Under the council-manager form of government, the elected governing body (commonly called a city council) is responsible for the legislative function of the municipality such as establishing policy, passing local ordinances, voting appropriations, and developing an overall vision. The legislative body, which is voted into office by public elections, appoints a professional manager to oversee the administrative operations, implement its policies, and to advise the legislative body.
The concept of the council-manager form of government was a product of a confluence of the prevailing modes of thought during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Probably the foremost influence was the Progressive Movement. Following along the thought lines of the movement, the municipal reformers of that time wanted to rid municipalities of the abuses of the Spoils system - the practice where a political party, after winning an election, gives government jobs to its voters as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party, as opposed to a system of awarding offices on the basis of some measure of merit independent of political activity.
Public Meetings Law Grievances
The City of Reedsport is committed to conducting all meetings in compliance with Oregon’s Public Meetings Law (ORS 192.610–192.690). Members of the public who believe the City has not followed these requirements may file a grievance.
To submit a grievance:
Please provide a written statement describing the concern, the meeting date, and any relevant details. Grievances may be submitted by email to rbryan [at] cityofreedsport.org (rbryan[at]cityofreedsport[dot]org)
or by mail to:
City of Reedsport
Attn: City Recorder
451 Winchester Ave.
Reedsport, OR 97470
All grievances will be reviewed in accordance with state statute, and you will receive a written response.
For more information on Oregon’s Public Meetings Law, please visit the Oregon Government Ethics Commission website.
