Public Meetings Law

Submitting a Grievance Alleging Violation of Public Meetings Law

St. Helens meeting bodies, including the City Council and all boards and commissions, are subject to Oregon's Public Meetings Law (PML).  Violations of the PML should be reported through the grievance process outlined by state law and the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC).  To report a violation of the PML by a St. Helens meeting body, submit a written grievance statement to the City Recorder's Office by email at cr@sthelensoregon.gov, by mail, or in person during regular business hours (8:30am-12pm & 1-5pm) to:

City of St. Helens
City Recorder's Office
265 Strand Street
St. Helens, OR  97051

Once received, the City will initiate the process as outlined by the OGEC (see link below).