Who are public officials?

“Public official” is defined in ORS 244.020(14) as any person who is serving the State of Oregon or any of its political subdivisions or any other public body as defined in ORS 174.109 as an elected official, appointed official, employee or agent, irrespective of whether the person is compensated for the services.
You are a public official if you are:

• Elected or appointed to an office or position with a state, county or city government.
• Elected or appointed to an office or position with a special district.
• An employee of a state, county or city agency or special district.
• An unpaid volunteer for a state, county or city agency or special district.
• Anyone serving the State of Oregon or any of its political subdivisions, such as the State Accident Insurance Fund or the Oregon Health & Science University.