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Local Government Law

Oregon Local Government Law - Professors Chad Jacobs and Katherine Thomas

Course Number: LAW-402
Course Type: Foundational
Credits: 2
Enrollment Limit: Determined by the Registrar
Description: A study of basic principles of law applicable to Oregon counties, cities, special districts and other local governments: how local governments are formed, charters, home rule, legal authority, Oregon and federal constitutional issues, elections, initiative and referendum powers, public meetings, public records, finances and local budget law, taxes and tax limitations, public ethics, utilities and eminent domain, governmental tort liability, public contracts, intergovernmental relations.
Prerequisite: none
Evaluation Method: Class participation, projects, exam
Capstone: no
WIE: no

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