ORS 192.475: Public records request training.

(1) The Public Records Advocate shall provide training for state agencies and local governments on the requirements and best practices for processing and responding to public records requests.

      (2) The Public Records Advocate shall perform training sessions throughout this state.

      (3) Upon the written request of a state agency or local government, the Public Records Advocate may provide guidance and advice on matters pertaining to public records request processing and the disclosure and applicability of exemptions from disclosure of public records.

      (4) Guidance and advice provided pursuant to subsection (3) of this section is purely advisory and must cease when the particular advice sought relates to a matter that is referred to facilitated dispute resolution under ORS 192.464.