Let them Eat Pizza! Oregon Legislature Clarifies Ethics Rules on Food, Beverages, and Agency Merchandise in HB 4161

Can a public body provide pizza to its board, council or commission members during a long official meeting without violating Oregon ethics law? Until recently, the answer was surprisingly unclear. Background: OGEC’s Food and Beverage Guidance In general, Oregon’s ethics laws prohibit public officials from using their office to obtain a financial benefit that would not otherwise be available to them.... By: Miller Nash LLP