How to File a Public Meeting Grievance

Service: File a written grievance alleging public meetings violations 

HB 2805 grievance procedure 

HB 2805 (HB2805 (oregonlegislature.gov)) allows a person who believes a governing body of the county has violated the state public meetings law to file a written grievance.  The grievance must: 

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• Be in writing; 
• Be filed with the public body within 30 days of the alleged violation; 
• Set forth the specific facts and circumstances that are alleged to violate public meetings law;  
• State the identity of the person filing the grievance; and 
• Contain any other information required by Oregon Government Ethics Commission rules, which are expected by the end of 2023. 

How to file a grievance 

Submit a written grievance:

By email to bbrooks@co.coos.or.us

By mail to:  

Coos County Board of Commissioners

Attention Bobbi Brooks

250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille, OR  97423

In Person:  

Bobbi Brooks

Coos County

225 North Adams Street, Coquille, OR 97423

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (excluding holidays)

What happens after I file a grievance? 

The county has 21 days after receiving the grievance to provide a written response to the person who filed the grievance and send a copy of the grievance and county response to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. 

If you have questions, please call 541-396-7535.