Ethics panel sees need for clarity after meetings policy stirs confusion

Leaders of Oregon’s Government Ethics Commission agreed Friday that there isn’t enough clarity surrounding their recently-acquired power to ensure public officials only make governing decisions in front of their constituents, leaving the door open for future legislative action or additional guidance from the commission. 

During a discussion on communications and public records law, members of the statewide ethics board raised questions about the implementation of House Bill 2805, a 2023 law passed by the…