Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 30 § 30.290 — Settlement of claims by local public body
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 30 ·
Oregon Code § 30.290·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Settlement of claims by local public body.
The governing body of any local public body may,
subject to the provisions of any contract of liability insurance existing,
compromise, adjust and settle tort claims against the public body or its
officers, employees or agents acting within the scope of their employment for
damages under ORS 30.260 to 30.300 and may, subject to procedural requirements
imposed by law or other charter, appropriate money for the payment of amounts
agreed upon. [1967 c.627 §8; 1975 c.609 §17; 1989 c.655 §1]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 30.290
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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