OAR 695-045-0190: Public Involvement

The public shall be provided with meaningful opportunities to comment on grant applications being considered by the Board. In a manner consistent with this requirement, the governing bodies of cities and counties with jurisdiction in the area of the proposed acquisition, as well as affected governmental agencies, will be provided with written notice of the Board’s intent to consider: (1) Written comments received at least 14 days before the Board meeting at which the application is to be considered by the Board, (2) Comments made at public hearings held and publicized in accordance with ORS 271.735; and (3) Comments made at the Board meeting at which the grant application is considered.