Oregon law requires that meetings of public governing bodies be open and accessible to the public. If you believe the Baker County Library District Board or another governing body of the Library did not follow Oregon Public Meetings Law, you have the right to file a complaint (called a “grievance”).

Step 1: Submit a Written Grievance to the Library

Before contacting the state, you must first send your concern to the Library in writing.

Please submit your grievance within 30 days of the situation you’re concerned about.

Include:

• Your name and contact information
• The date of the meeting or issue
• The name of the governing body (for example, Library Board)
• A brief description of what happened and why you believe it may have violated the law

Send your grievance to:  Perry Stokes, BCLD Library Director

Email: info [ at  ] bakerlib.org

Mail or In Person:
Baker County Library District
2400 Resort Street
Baker City, OR 97814
Phone (optional for questions): (541) 523-6419

Step 2: Library Review and Response

The Library will review your grievance and respond in writing within 21 days.

The response will either:

• Explain why no violation occurred,
• Acknowledge the issue but explain why it was not a violation, or
• Confirm that a violation occurred and describe how it will be addressed

If a mistake happened, the Library may take steps to correct it, such as revisiting a decision in a future public meeting.

Step 3: If You Still Have Concerns

If you do not receive a response within 21 days, or if you disagree with the response, you may file a complaint with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC).

You must complete Step 1 and wait for a response before filing with OGEC.

Learn more or file a complaint here:
https://www.oregon.gov/ogec/public-meetings-law/pages/default.aspx

Questions?

If you have questions about this process, please contact us with the form here or call (541) 523-6419.