Chapter 2.40
JACKSON-JOSEPHINE REGION REGIONAL BOARD
Sections:
2.40.020 Ratification of formation.
2.40.030 Effective date of intergovernmental agreement.
2.40.040 Public purpose for which the intergovernmental entity is formed.
2.40.050 Powers, duties and functions of the Jackson-Josephine Region Regional Board.
2.40.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the Regional/Rural Investment Fund Ordinance. [Ord. 2000-1 § 1.]
2.40.020 Ratification of formation.
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners hereby ratifies the formation of an intergovernmental entity pursuant to the terms of ORS Chapter 190. The newly formed entity is to be called Jackson-Josephine Region Regional Board. It is the intention of the Josephine County Board of Commissioners to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Jackson County that will provide for the formation of the Jackson-Josephine Region Regional Board, and set out the duties, powers, and functions of the entity. [Ord. 2000-1 § 1(A).]
2.40.030 Effective date of intergovernmental agreement.
The effective date of the intergovernmental agreement for formation of Jackson-Josephine Region Regional Board is January 1, 2000. [Ord. 2000-1 § 1(B).]
2.40.040 Public purpose for which the intergovernmental entity is formed.
The public purpose for which the intergovernmental entity is formed is to develop regional economic development strategies and to administer regional/rural investment fund programs in the Jackson-Josephine Counties region. [Ord. 2000-1 § 1(C).]
2.40.050 Powers, duties and functions of the Jackson-Josephine Region Regional Board.
The Jackson-Josephine Region Regional Board shall have the following powers, duties and functions:
A. Develop the region’s strategy in accordance with ORS 285B.242;
B. Modify the strategy if required by the Oregon Economic and Community Development Commission;
C. Refine the strategy and recommend a two-year action plan for 1999, 2001 and 2003 to the Jackson and Josephine Counties Boards of County Commissioners for approval;
D. Instruct Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc., in how to operate the regional/rural investment fund programs in the region;
E. Determine the compensation to be paid to Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc., for providing the services under the Intergovernmental Agreement;
F. Determine the policies for awarding regional/rural investment funds to individual projects/activities;
G. Approve funding for all projects/activities and any amendments to contracts. [Ord. 2000-1 § 1(D).]