Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 221 § 221.909 — Council meetings; attendance; records
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 221 ·
Oregon Code § 221.909·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Council meetings; attendance; records.
At any meeting of the council a majority of the councillors shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business. A less number may adjourn from time to
time, and may compel the attendance of absent members in such manner and under
such penalties as may be prescribed by ordinance. The mayor shall preside at
all meetings of the council when present, and in case of the absence of the
mayor the council may appoint a mayor pro tempore. In case of the absence of
the recorder, the mayor or presiding officer pro tempore shall appoint one of
the members of the council recorder pro tempore. The person appointed to act as
presiding officer during the absence of the mayor shall not be required to take
the oath of office, but the records of the council shall show who is appointed
to serve pro tempore at any meeting. [Amended by 2003 c.14 §108]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 221.909
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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