City Council

Council President Duties Under the City Charter:

Section 18. President of the Council. At its first meeting after the charter takes effect and thereafter at its first meeting of each odd-numbered year, the council by ballot shall elect a president from its membership. In the mayor’s absence from a council meeting, the president shall preside over it. Whenever the mayor is unable, on account of absence, illness, or other cause, to perform the functions of his/her office, the president of the council shall act as mayor and shall retain the right to vote. When both the mayor and the president of the council shall be absent, an acting president of the council shall be selected by a quorum of the council members and shall retain the right to vote.

Public Meetings Law

Submitting a Grievance Alleging Violation of Public Meetings Law
City of Rainier meeting bodies, including the City Council and all boards and commissions, are subject to Oregon’s Public Meetings Law (PML). Violations of the PML should be reported through the grievance process outlined by state law and the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC). To report a violation of the PML by a City of Rainier meeting body, submit a written grievance statement to the City Administrator by email at sjorgensen@cityofrainier.com, or in person during regular business hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to:

City of Rainier
108 W B Street
Rainier, OR 97048

Once received, the City will initiate the process as outlined by the OGEC (see link below).
Web Links
Oregon Government Ethics Commission
Oregon Public Meetings Manual