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OVERVIEW DIVISION
Introduction
March 2004
c. Intergovernmental Cooperation
1) ORS 190 gives local government entities authority to enter into
agreements with other local governments. The statute prescribes
for fees, authority and agreements with state government (See ORS
190.003 to ORS 190.265)
2) ORS 190.410 to 190.478 provides for both local entities and the
state to cooperate with and enter into agreements with other state
governments.
3) ORS 190.480 to 190.490 gives state agencies the authority to
cooperate with other nations and agencies of other nations.
d. Interstate Emergency Assistance
The Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) (ORS
401.045) provides for mutual assistance between states in managing any
emergency or disaster that is duly declared by the governor of the
affected state. The state receiving aid is responsible for reimbursing the
costs of those rendering aid. The compact outlines specific
responsibilities, implementation rules, and limitations, including liability
limitations. Unless changed by agreement, EMAC gives the requesting
state liability for responders’ workers’ compensation.
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