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Ethics bill would let public officials accept pay to teach postsecondary courses, agency says
Summary
House Bill 2932 would add an exception to the prohibited‑use‑of‑office statute to allow public officials to accept compensation from postsecondary institutions for teaching, with agency testimony describing examples including judges and nurses whose professional role makes them desirable instructors.
House Bill 2932 would add a new exception to Oregon’s prohibited‑use‑of‑office statute to allow public officials to accept compensation from a postsecondary institution for teaching courses, the Oregon Government Ethics Commission told the House Committee on Rules on Jan. 27.
Susan Myers said the bill is intended to remove a disincentive for public officials — such as judges, justices or experienced medical staff — who are invited to teach because of their public role and experience.…
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