Local Government Law *

Description:

A study of basic principles of law applicable to countries, cities, special districts and other forms of local government: how local governments are created; effect of federal and Oregon constitutions on local governments; home rule; initiative and referendum powers, elections; public meetings; public records; tax limitations, local budget law; financing operations and capital improvements; eminent domain; police power; governmental tort liability; public contracting; ethics.

* Typically offered every other year