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County counsel’s overview: public records rules apply broadly to commissioners and staff
Summary
A county presenter gave a high‑level briefing on the Oregon Public Records Law, describing what counts as a public record, common exemptions and practical advice for commissioners about emails and notes made in their official capacity.
A county presenter provided the Planning Commission a high‑level overview of the Oregon Public Records Law and practical guidance for commissioners and staff about records and exemptions.
The presenter said the law broadly defines a public record as any "writing" created in service to government — including maps, photographs and preserved voicemail transcripts — unless an exemption applies. The presenter emphasized that the intent of a requester is not relevant to whether…
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