Public Records Request

The purpose of this policy is to (a) ensure that all requests for public records are handled in a manner that complies with the Oregon Public Records Law, ORS 192.311 - 192.431, as amended; (b) provide reasonable measures to protect and preserve the integrity of the public records; and (c) maintain office efficiency and order.  

Procedure for Obtaining Copies of Public Records/Information

1.  Public Records Request forms are available on the City website or can be requested by phone, fax, writing, email or in person at Sisters City Hall.

2.  Fill out the request form completely, providing as much detail as possible for the document(s) you are requesting.   

3.  Submit the request to PO Box 39, Sisters, OR 97759 or at recorder@ci.sisters.or.us

4.  If the request will require more than minimal time for City Hall staff to locate or make copies the City Recorder will inform you of the estimated fee before the research is initiated.

5.  If the estimated time to locate, research, scan, copy and/or send the document(s) will exceed $25, prepayment will be required prior to initiating the work.   If actual costs  exceed the  estimate, staff will contact the applicant for authorization to continue research.  Any additional charges must be paid prior to release of the records/information. The City will refund any unused portion of any prepayment.

6.  For additional information or questions, please email recorder@ci.sisters.or.us