Public Meetings Law Grievances
A person who believes that a governing body (including City Council, Salem Housing Authority Commission, Urban Renewal Agency Board, and all other City of Salem boards and commissions) has acted in violation of ORS 192.610 to 192.690, may, within 30 days of the alleged violation, file a written grievance with the public body whose governing body is alleged to have violated ORS 192.610 to 192.690, setting forth the specific facts and circumstances that the person asserts amounted to a violation of ORS 192.610 to 192.690. The grievance must state the identity of the person filing the grievance and any other information required by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC). Please visit the OGEC website for complete details and requirements for submitting grievances.
City of Salem response to public meetings grievances (pdf).
How to file a written grievance:
Submit the grievance in writing within 30 calendar days of the date the alleged violation occurred by using one of the following methods:
Mail to:
City Attorney
City of Salem
P.O. Box 14300
Salem, OR 97309-3986
Email to: cityattorney@cityofsalem.net
Or deliver in-person, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – Noon and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at:
City of Salem
Attn: City Attorney
c/o Customer Service Center
440 Church Street SE, Suite 500
Salem, OR 97301
Response from Public Body:
Grievances will be responded to within 21 calendar days. The City’s response will be sent to the individual that filed the grievance and to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC).
