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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1907

Page

7

LaGrande City Charter Provisions on Taxes and Debt

The draft charter outlines tax levying and collection equalized with Oregon state law, city receipts to be paid to the county and then to LaGrande. It details delinquent taxes, warrants, and police action, plus road district setup, license exemption rules, and publication duties. It also fixes debt limits, real property redemption, and conditions for future elections and officer terms.

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City of LaGrande Ordinance Provisions on Contracts and Finances

Local measures outline when the city can bind itself by contract, requiring writing and mayoral approval. Appropriation rules limit treasury draws to council appropriations and mayor recorder warrants. Tax and fiscal year rules cap general taxes at twenty mills and set January 2 as the start of the year. Officials are barred from contracting with city funds. Ordinances must be enacted in the city name and published publicly before taking effect.

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City of La Grande Adopts New Charter Provisions

The second Monday in March 1907 marks the annual council meeting to elect officers who will qualify on the third Monday and serve until January 2 1909, with successors' terms expiring January 2 1910. The charter takes effect immediately upon adoption, repealing all prior charters of La Grande.

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