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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1907

Page

3

Proposed Charter Adopts City of La Grande Incorporation

The document drafts a municipal charter for La Grande Union County Oregon. It defines a corporate city with perpetual succession and powers to own property, build public works, run water systems, and borrow money. It sets district wards and outlines annexation procedures for adjoining territory.

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Powers and Governance of La Grande City Council Rules

Chapter two outlines ward representation and election of councilmen mayor and treasurer for La Grande. It covers ward creation, term lengths, mayoral appointments and confirmations, officer removal, and council eligibility requiring ward residency for three months prior to election.

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City of LaGrande Election Provisions and Council Powers

The text outlines election scheduling in LaGrande, ward based election boards, oath requirements for judges and clerks, notice methods, voter qualification, voting hours, nomination rules, canvassing, certificates of election, and council powers. It also covers term starts, oath of office, state law applicability, annual council meetings, and governance structures including president and mayor pro tem.

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Vacancies in Office Provisions From Chapter Four

Chapter Four outlines vacancies and procedures for filling them. It covers death or loss of qualifications, specific offices with vacancy conditions, and mayoral leave rules. It also details appointment processes, time to qualify, meetings, quorum, attendance, and record keeping.

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City plans bond issuances for public improvements

City of LaGrande considers issuing bonds to fund street and road improvements, with a voter referendum on indebtedness. If approved, bonds of $100 to $1000 each would be issued in amounts up to the estimated cost, payable over twenty years or less, at up to five percent interest, with periodic interest bidding.

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City Charter Provisions on Licenses Taxes and Public Works

The document outlines city regulations for licenses and taxation including brokers, taverns, peddlers, and second hand dealers as required by the La Grande charter. It details public works funding via special assessments, notice procedures, and commissioning of inspectors to assess property benefits before levying taxes.

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