ORS Chapter 192 — Records; Public Reports and

ORS 192.311. (D) Security records described in ORS 192.345 (23) or 192.355 (11), (32) or (33); (E) Personal information of certain scientific workers described in ORS 192.345 (30), care workers described in ORS 192.363 and 192.365 or public safety workers or county juvenile department employees described in ORS 192.345 (31); and (F) Public safety plans described in ORS 192.345 (18). (b) Include in the review required by this subsection any administrative rule for which a review was requested under ORS 183.730. (c) Study and identify any inefficiencies and inconsistencies in the application of public records laws that impede transparency in public process and government. (d) Make recommendations on changes in existing law, policy and practice to enhance transparency and facilitate rapid fulfillment of public records requests made to public bodies. (e) On or before July 1 of each even-numbered year, submit a report to the public records subcommittee established under ORS 192.499 and include in the report the recommendations described in paragraph (d) of this subsection and recommendations to amend or repeal the exemptions from disclosure reviewed by the committee during the period since the last report submitted by the committee under this section. (4) The Oregon Sunshine Committee may take all lawful actions and exercise any lawful powers the committee deems reasonable for facilitating its work, including but not limited to conducting public hearings and creating subcommittees. Any subcommittees created by the committee are subject to the public meetings and public records requirements that apply to the committee. (5) A majority of the voting members of the Oregon Sunshine Committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. (6) Official action by the committee requires the approval of a majority of the voting members of the committee. (7) The committee shall select one of its members to serve as chairperson. (8) The committee shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the voting members of the committee and shall meet at least three times per year. (9) All meetings of the committee must be open to the public. Any public records created by the committee are subject to disclosure, and any privilege or exemption from disclosure that would otherwise be applicable may not be claimed. (10) The committee may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the committee. (11) The Department of Justice shall provide administrative support to the committee. (12) Members of the committee who are not members of the Legislative Assembly are not entitled to compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties in the manner and amounts provided for in ORS 292.495. Claims for expenses incurred in performing functions of the committee shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the Department of Justice for purposes of the committee. (13) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111, are directed to assist the committee in the performance of the committees duties and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish information and advice the members of the committee consider necessary to perform their duties. [2017 c.654 6; 2019 c.61 2] Note: See note under 192.485.