Carolyn H. Connelly As you are probably aware, Oregon ethics laws impose limits on the value of gifts that public officials (such as city councilors, board members and staff) may accept from entities with a legislative or administrative interest in the decisions made by those public officials. There are several exemptions from these gift restrictions. […]
Ross Williamson Like most of you, the attorneys at the Local Government Law Group started the New Year by making New Year’s resolutions. But, as local government junkies, some of our resolutions can be a little “different”. This year, we skipped the weight loss resolution. Instead, we are resolving to help our clients lose those […]
Diana Moffat From our Spring 2015 e-newsletter When local governments (cities, counties, and special districts) are negotiating successor Collective Bargaining Agreements with their unions, it is good to take some time to think about the role of elected officials in the process. Elected official involvement is critical for successful negotiations. But should that involvement extend […]
https://www.localgovtlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Local_Government_Law_Group-LOGO-300x144.png00Diana Moffathttps://www.localgovtlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Local_Government_Law_Group-LOGO-300x144.pngDiana Moffat2022-12-13 20:58:302023-02-22 17:40:25The Appropriate Role of Elected Officials for Collective Bargaining
Ross Williamson From our Spring 2015 e-newsletter Is your public entity considering a new building, or the major renovation of an existing building? If so, you need to consider whether state law requires the inclusion of green energy technologies in your building project. Oregon law requires public entities, including local government entities, to spend 1.5% […]
https://www.localgovtlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Local_Government_Law_Group-LOGO-300x144.png00Ross Williamsonhttps://www.localgovtlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Local_Government_Law_Group-LOGO-300x144.pngRoss Williamson2022-12-13 20:56:092023-02-22 17:40:07Construction project in your future? Remember 1.5% for green energy!
Food, Travel and Lodging
/in Article /by Carrie ConnellyCarolyn H. Connelly As you are probably aware, Oregon ethics laws impose limits on the value of gifts that public officials (such as city councilors, board members and staff) may accept from entities with a legislative or administrative interest in the decisions made by those public officials. There are several exemptions from these gift restrictions. […]
Lose Those Liability Gaps
/in Article /by Ross WilliamsonRoss Williamson Like most of you, the attorneys at the Local Government Law Group started the New Year by making New Year’s resolutions. But, as local government junkies, some of our resolutions can be a little “different”. This year, we skipped the weight loss resolution. Instead, we are resolving to help our clients lose those […]
The Appropriate Role of Elected Officials for Collective Bargaining
/in Article /by Diana MoffatDiana Moffat From our Spring 2015 e-newsletter When local governments (cities, counties, and special districts) are negotiating successor Collective Bargaining Agreements with their unions, it is good to take some time to think about the role of elected officials in the process. Elected official involvement is critical for successful negotiations. But should that involvement extend […]
Construction project in your future? Remember 1.5% for green energy!
/in Article /by Ross WilliamsonRoss Williamson From our Spring 2015 e-newsletter Is your public entity considering a new building, or the major renovation of an existing building? If so, you need to consider whether state law requires the inclusion of green energy technologies in your building project. Oregon law requires public entities, including local government entities, to spend 1.5% […]