Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 199 - OREGON GOVERNMENT ETHICS COMMISSION
Division 5 - GIFTS
Section 199-005-0005 - Determining the Value Received by Public Officials
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to guide public officials, candidates and others in determining the value of items or services received by public officials to ensure accurate reporting in ORS 244.060 and to comply with gift and honoraria limits in 244.025 and 244.042.
(2) The fair market value of the merchandise, goods, or services received shall be used to determine benefit or value. Fair market value is the dollar amount goods or services would bring if offered for sale by a person who desired, but was not obligated, to sell and purchased by one who is willing, but not obligated, to buy.
(3) For receptions and meals with multiple attendees, but with no price established to attend, the source of the public official's meal or reception shall use reasonable methods to determine the per-person value or benefit conferred. The following examples are deemed reasonable methods of calculating value or benefit conferred:
(4) Upon request by the public official, the source shall give notice of the value of the merchandise, goods, or services received.
(5) Attendance at receptions that qualify as an exception to the gift definition under ORS 244.020(7)(b)(L) is permitted without regard to the fair market value of the food and beverage provided.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 244.290
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 244.020, 244.025, 244.042 & 244.100