19-24 LOC Legal Advice

CITY OF ELGIN, OREGON RESOLUTION 19 (2024)

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES’ LEGAL ADVICE PROGRAM PROVIDING LIMITED FREE LEGAL ADVICE TO OREGON CITIES LOCATED IN LOC’S REGIONS 11 AND 12 - EASTERN OREGON

WHEREAS, the League of Oregon Cities (“LOC”) is a consolidated department of Oregon’s 241 incorporated cities which was founded in 1925 to be, among other things, the go-to place for and about cities as a dynamic resource hub for advocacy, education and best practices; and

WHEREAS, the LOC has divided the State of Oregon into twelve regions, with Regions11 and 12 located in Eastern Oregon; and

WHEREAS, on since 2018, the LOC’s Board of Directors, at a public meeting, formally created the Legal Advice Program (“Program”), a Program intended to be a permanent part of LOC’s portfolio, wherein the LOC’s attorneys may provide direct legal advice, under certain conditions and parameters, to cities located in Regions 11 and 12, provided the city adopts a resolution, and enters into a contractual agreement with the LOC agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Program; and

WHEREAS, the Program described herein becomes effective July 1, 2024; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ELGIN, OREGON, THAT:

SECTION 1.  It is in the best interests of the citizens of Elgin, Oregon, to participate in the Program described herein, under the terms and conditions of the attached Program Agreement (Exhibit A).

SECTION 2.  The City Council of Elgin, Oregon, as the fiscal and legislative body of the City of Elgin, Oregon, hereby approves the Program Agreement.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of July 2024.