League of Oregon Cities - League Status as a Unit of Local Government Exhibit A
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
OF OREGON CITIES
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of D2ffm9200/ by
each city of the State of Oregon agreeing to enter into the same by ordinance or resolution, and -
every other city having also so agreed and being collectively referred to herein as"CITIES", now
therefore
WITNESSETH:
RECITALS:
1. This is an agreement for intergovernmental cooperation by units of local government under
ORS 190.010 to ORS 190.111 inclusive, in performing functions and providing services which allof
the parties have authority to perform and provide.
2. For purposes of this agreement,the organization created by the Cities to perform certain
functions and activities herein set forth shall be deemed a consolidated department of all of the
Cities who are parties to this agreement to carry the same out by a combination of methods provided
for in ORS 190.020.
3. This agreement reduces to writing the terms,conditions, purposes and objects of services,
functions and activities of the League of Oregon Cities performed since 1926 as a cooperative and
joint endeavor of Oregon Cities. Nothing herein is intended to change its status as being for some
purposes a political subdivision of the State of Oregon, an instrumentality of the State and its Cities
for better administration of public affairs, and an agency or instrumentality for performing
governmental functions owned and controlled by the Cities of Oregon.
THE CITIES OF OREGON BECOMING PARTIES HERETO AGREE:
I. ACTIVITIES:
1. To form and continue an organization for the cooperative provision of local,governmental
services,to perform governmental purposes and functions as hereinafter set further under the name
of the League of Oregon Cities, hereinafter referred to as the"League."
2. The League of Oregon Cities shall have the following purposes and functions:
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a. To maintain an organization to secure cooperation among the cities of the state by
thorough study of local problems, and in the application of efficient methods to local
government;
b. To provide a means whereby officials may interchange ideas.and experiences and obtain
expert advice;
c. To collect, compile and distribute to municipal officials information about municipal
government and the administrator of municipal affairs;
d. To engage in the study and preparation of uniform ordinances and practices;
e. To formulate and promote such legislation as will be beneficial to the cities of the state
and the citizens thereof and to oppose legislation,detrimental thereto, but not to expend
monies in favor of or in opposition to any public measure initiated by or referred to the
people, or for or against.the election of any candidate for public office;
f. To provide such services to cities as cities may authorize and require through the League
of Oregon Cities, Including but not limited to assistance in collective bargaining with
employees,' liability,Z casualty'2 and health insurance'3 and the provision of joint facilities
for local governments with other governmental units acting singly or cooperative. To that
end the League may create or participate in appropriate entities and trusts which are
suitable and convenient for carrying out its purposes;
g. To secure harmony of action among municipalities in matters that affect the rights and
liabilities of cities;
h. To institute or participate in litigation in the name of a member city, upon request of such
city, or in its own name for the purpose ofsecuring a.determination relative to the rights
and liabilities of cities of Oregon under any constitutional provision,statute or ordinance;
to appear as a friend of the Court in any Court proceeding wherein the rights and
liabilities of cities are affected;to appointor employ counsel for the purpose herein
mentioned;
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I. To adopt and amend,from time to time, such rules, regulations, constitution and bylaws
as are not inconsistent with this agreement;
j. To do any and all other things necessary or proper for the benefit of the cities of Oregon
which the cities themselves might do singly or in cooperation with other units or agencies
of government.
11. GOVERNANCE AND CONTROL:
1. The Board of Directors shall have general supervision over all of the affairs of the
organization, subject to the will of the organization expressed any duly called meeting. The Board of
Directors shall possess all powers necessary to carry out the provisions of this agreement and the
specific purposes and functions set forth in Section 1,ACTIVITIES, including but not limited to the
power on behalf of the League of Oregon Cities, directly or through other entities,to rent, lease,
purchase, receive and hold property, both real and personal,and to rent, lease, mortgage,
hypothecate, sell or otherwise dispose of the same.
2. The Board of Directors shalUconsist of the officers and Directors of the League.
3. The officers of the League shall be a President,Vice President, Treasurer, Past-President,
eleven members at large, and an Executive Director, each of whom,with the exception of the
Executive Director, shall hold an elective or appointment position in a city who Is a participant in this
agreement. The officers shall exercise the usual powers and duties incident to their offices and as
provided herein.
4. All officers, except the Executive Director, shall be elected at the annual conference of the
League for a term of one year and shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.
The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Board of Directors and shall hold office at the
pleasure of said committee.
5. Any vacancy in office shall be filled by appointment by the President, subject to the approval
of the Board of Directors.
6. Meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at any time upon call of the President or of
any three members. A majority of incumbent members shall constitute a quorum. The members of
the Board of Directors may vote either in person or by mail upon any issue submitted to the
Committee.
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III. PROVISION OF FUNDS:
1. The cities shall provide the revenues for payment of expenses incurred in the performance
of`the functions and activities of-the League by the payment of annual fees or assessments based
upon the populations of the respective cities entering into this agreement, as established by the
Board of Directors no later than January 1 of any calendar year thel assessment is levied for the
fiscal year beginning on July 1, in an amount.sufficient to finance the expenses of the League for
each year.'
2. An annual charge, established by the Board of Directors, may also be made to separate
boards or commissions of any city also desiring to participate in activities of the League.
3. The Board of Directors may also levy assessments, in addition to the annual fee or
assessment,for maintenance of the Legislative Service Bureau,during sessions of the State
Legislature.
4. The League may also make such other charges.for direct services furnished to cities or
others as the Board of Directors may approve.
5. Incidental income from any activity shall be devoted solely to the governmental purposes of
the League and its member cities. No profit from any activity shall inure to the benefit of any private
person,firm or corporation.
6. No funds shall be expended except upon a vote of the Board of Directors and in furtherance
of the objects and purposes of the League. All funds, revenues and expenditures of the League
shall be audited at least annually.5
IV. MEETINGS:
1. An annual conference of the League shall be held each year at the time and place to be
determined by the Board of Directors. The program of the annual convention shall be arranged by
or under the direction thereof.
2. Special meetings of the League may be called by the President or the Board of Directors at
any time by giving notice to the Recorder, or other designated official, of each member city, at least
ten (10)days prior to the date of the meeting. The notice shall state the purpose of the meeting.
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3. Regional meetings may be called at any time by the President or Board of Directors for the
benefit of city officials located in various sections of the state. 'Resolutions adopted at the regional
meetings shall be forwarded to the Board of Directors.
4. All questions of parliamentary practice shall be decided according to Roberts Rules of
Order, newly revised.
5. There shall be no limit upon the number of delegates to be sent by an member city to a
meeting of the League. All delegates may be heard in debate, but each member city shall be
entitled to only one vote. Each delegation shall select one of its members as.chairperson to express
or record its vote.
V. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/EMPLOYEES:
The Executive Director shall be the chief administrative officer of the League and be
responsible to the Board of Directors for such duties as may be assigned by it. The League,through
the Board of Directors, may employ such other employees as necessary to cant'out the purposes,
activities and functions of the League under this agreement. This agreement does not contemplate
the transfer of any personnel.6
VI. DURATION/TERM:
The term of this agreement shall be perpetual.' The parties hereto shall have the right to
terminate their participation herein as a party at any time, by ordinance or resolution forwarded to the
Executive Director. The entire agreement may be terminated at any time by a two-thirds vote of the
cities then participating.a The agreement may be amended at any time, by agreement with each city
participating by ordinance or resolution.in the same manner as originally entered into.
VII. RIGHTS UPON TERMINATION:
Upon termination of the agreement the cities then participating shall mutually agree upon the
transfer of personnel or the division of assets and liabilities between the parties and in the event that
they are unable to agree,then venue shall be established in the Circuit Court of Multnomah, Marion,
or Lane County to determine that transferor.division.9 No city shall be liable, upon termination,for
any dues, charges, assessments or other'liabilities of any kind beyond the year in which such city
ceases to participate or in which the agreement is terminated.
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VIII. EXECUTION:
The resolution or ordinances of each participating city agreeing hereto shall be placed on file
with the original of this agreement.
The City of ! , a municipal,corporation
By: AM
ATTEST: '
City Recorder, City of Tigard.
FOOTNOTES
1. Chapter.243 ORS
2. ORS 731.036 (4)
3. ORS 731.036 (5)
4. ORS 190.020 (1)(a)
5. ORS 190.020(1)(b)
6. ORS 190.020(1)(c)
7. ORS 190.020 (1)(e)
8. ORS 190.020 (1)(f)
9. ORS 190.020 (2)
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eague of Oregon CiliesCatherine
Wheatley
ocal Government Center
201 Court SL NE,Suite 200City Recorder
Cityalem.Oregon 97301-4194
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O.Box 92813125 SW Hall Blvd
alem,Oregon 97308-0928
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03)588-6550 or 1-800-452-0338
nx:(503)399-4863 or 566-3422
Dear
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FFICERS you requested, our = - Director, • - •
ESIDENTthe enclosed copy of • Intergovernmental • - - -
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Roberts. Resolution. have processed • • • of - IntergovernmentalAgreement and Resolution and have it on record.
Enterprise
CE-PRESIDENT
Lou Ogden.
Mayor. Tualatin
EASURER
Mike Swaim.
requirements • • to enable us t• fully represent -
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Salem
ST PRESIDENT
Charlie Hales.
Commissioner.Por7land
ECTORS 1
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J nice Riley
ob Drake. '
4ayor,Beave ton
ud Hart, Project Coordinator
ouncilor.Klamath Falls
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im Key,
ouncilor;Medford
kris Lassen, Enclosure
ouncilor.Gresham
arty Lehman,
ity A4anager.Pendleton
arl Rohde.
ouncilor.Lake Oswego
am Sasaki,
it} A4anager,Newport
ark Seltmann.
layor.Athena
arold White,
ayor,Aumsville
CUTIVE DIRECTOR
'chard C.Townsend
Working
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CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. 01-1-75
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND ENDORSE AN AMENDMENT
TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES GOVERNING THE LEAGUE
STATUS AS A UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, SIMILAR TO OTHER COOPERATIVE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES IN WHICH CITIES CREATE AND PARTICIPATE
WHEREAS,the Council has found that it is necessary and desirable to endorse and adopt an amendment to
the agreement proposed by the League:of Oregon Cities.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and endorse the agreement with the League
of Oregon Cities of which the City of Tigard is a member, governing the League status
as a unit of local government, similar to other cooperative intergovernmental agencies
that cities create and participate in, all-this is the State of Oregon, upon the terms and
conditions as set forth in an agreement entitled "Intergovernmental Agreement of
;Oregon Cities," a copy of which is.attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by
reference herein.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This I day ofDCCQIY%,6,A,, 2001.
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ATTEST:
City Recorder-City of Tigard
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