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Presentation2026-221

What is Portland deciding about follow-up on FY 2025–26 Morillo 11 Budget Note: Transparency and Information Access Framework?

This presentation concerns follow-up on FY 2025–26 Morillo 11 Budget Note: Transparency and Information Access Framework.

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Follow-up on FY 2025–26 Morillo 11 Budget Note: Transparency and Information Access Framework

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Rescheduled on July 15, 2026 by Finance and Governance Committee of the Whole

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The Committee will receive an update on efforts to implement the FY 2025–26 Morillo 11 budget note, which asked the City Administrator to work with the Mayor and Council to develop a revised information access framework. The framework is intended to: Acknowledge the placement of executive authority with the Mayor and City Administrator while affirming Council's right to independent access to information necessary to fulfill its legislative responsibilities; Prohibit communication protocols that excessively delay, limit, or obstruct Council's access to factual information, staff expertise, or documentation relevant to pending legislation or budget decisions; and Allow Council members and their staff to submit information requests directly to bureau personnel, with appropriate notice to executive staff, and permit bureau staff to respond without requiring real-time oversight or prior approval from executive staff. The presentation will provide an update on progress to date, the Morillo 11 Workgroup, and proposed next steps.

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  1. SOURCE UPDATED

    Rescheduled on July 15, 2026 by Finance and Governance Committee of the Whole

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    Rescheduled on July 15, 2026 by Finance and Governance Committee of the Whole

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