Series records formal legal interpretations and opinions to City elected officials, bureaus, agencies or commissions.  Contains correspondence with requestor that analyzes the issue and law involved.

 

Confidential?        Yes                                                                        

Vital Record?        Yes

Record Copy?       Yes

 

RETENTION:   Permanent

AUTHORITY:  OAR 166-200-0020(5)

 

 

Series is a computer record summarizing City Attorney Opinions (1601-01) and is used as a guide to the Opinions.  Includes subject and opinion number.

 

Confidential?        Yes                                                                        

Vital Record?        Yes

Record Copy?       Yes

 

RETENTION:   1 year after index superseded

AUTHORITY:  OAR 166-200-0060(2)

 

 

Series records legal subject work by City Attorney’s Office for city bureaus and agencies other than litigation records (series 1602-02). Matters under this series include work other than litigation, on issues including but not limited to land use, transportation and maintenance, council proceedings, public records, contracts, and legal research on such matters.  Series includes legal subject work on long-term or policy matters with permanent value or issues of historical importance.

 

Confidential?        Yes                                                                        

Vital Record?        Yes

Record Copy?     Yes

           

RETENTION:   Permanent

AUTHORITY:  OAR 166-200-0010(5)

 

 

Series records legal subject work by City Attorney’s Office for city bureaus and agencies other than litigation records (series 1602-02). Matters under this series include work other than litigation, on issues including but not limited to land use, transportation and maintenance, council proceedings, public records, contracts, and legal research on such matters. Series includes work on short-term, ordinary or minor issues without policy or historical importance.

 

Confidential?        Yes                                                                        

Vital Record?        No

Record Copy?     Yes   

 

RETENTION:   10 years after date of last action or contract expiration.

AUTHORITY:  OAR 166-200-0010(5)

 

 

Series is used to access Legal Subject Records (1601-04) and City Attorney Franchise Records (1601-06).  Series includes matter name, archives number, attorney responsible, dates and description of matter.

 

Confidential?        Yes                                                                        

Vital Record?        Yes

Record Copy?     Yes

 

RETENTION:   Permanent

AUTHORITY:  OAR 166-200-0060(2)

 

 

Series is used to record franchise action between the City of Portland and requesting entity.  Series may include attorney working papers, correspondence, blueprints and other pertinent information.

 

Confidential?        Yes                                                                        

Vital Record?        Yes

Record Copy?     Yes

 

RETENTION:   75 years after expiration of franchise

AUTHORITY:  OAR 166-200-0135(9)