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Reference Materials
The LOC offers a wide variety of resources to help municipal officials, both elected and appointed, support their cities effectively and legally.
There are six general categories of resources: Guidebooks, Models, FAQs, White Papers, Research Reports, and the Oregon Municipal Handbook.
Guidebooks are comprehensive explanations on one particular area of municipal law.
Models are sample ordinances or policies for cities to use in developing their own ordinances and policies.
FAQs are short, easy-to-read resources that answer frequently asked questions posed to the LOC by member cities.
White Papers are the equivalent of a legal memorandum where complicated legal issues are dissected and explained.
Research Reports are the compilation of up-to-date data on the needs and resources of Oregon cities.
The Oregon Municipal Handbook is a comprehensive resource providing city officials, from elected representatives to essential employees, an understanding of the purpose, structure, authority, and nuances of municipal governance in Oregon. The Handbook is broken out into easy-to-digest chapters based on issue area or can also be downloaded as a combined PDF.
Are You a Newly-Elected Official?
Congratulations! You’ve been elected to serve as a municipal official in Oregon. While it’s certainly an exciting time in your life and you’ve been given an opportunity to serve your community, you probably have a few questions:
Don’t panic. LOC is here to help you and your city.
Popular LOC Reference Materials
- Find contact information in the City Directory
- View a Map of Oregon Cities
- Look up statutory deadlines in the City Deadline Calendar
- View and compare LOC Research findings
- View City Population Estimates
Useful External Resources
- View the official state book regarding all levels of government in Oregon in the Oregon Blue Book
- Read the laws outlining priciples by which Oregon is governed in current version of the Oregon Constitution
- Review the codified laws of the State of Oregon in the latest version of the Oregon Revised Statutes
- Search by chapter or rule number, or search recent filings, in the Oregon Administrative Rules Database