Oregon Government Ethics Commission

The Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) will impartially and effectively administer and enforce Oregons government ethics laws for the benefit of Oregons citizens. The Commission will emphasize education in achieving its mission. The OGEC was established by vote of the people in 1974. During the Watergate scandal of the early seventies, Americans were confronted with deceit and misuse of power by elected officials. Citizens across the nation began calling for accountability from their governments. In response, Oregon was one of the first states to create laws designed to open government to greater public scrutiny. In 1974, more than 70 percent...

Ethics,lobby law,executive sessions,oregon government,conflicts of interest,and use of office

Oregon government ethics commission operates in the Government administration industry.

Oregon government ethics commission's revenue is 11m - 100m

Oregon government ethics commission has 11 - 50 employees.