Emergency Declaration (COVID-19) adopted at a special meeting, March 4, 2020

The record

Jurisdiction

Washington County, Oregon · Portland · Oregon

Level

County

Authority

Washington County Charter and Code (emergency declarations, initially limited to 14 days); ORS ch. 401

Issued

2020-03-04 Mar. 4, 2020

Effective

2020-03-04

End

2020-03-18 by its terms; renewed Mar. 17 (to Apr. 2), Mar. 31 (to Apr. 16), Apr. 21, May 5 (to June 2), June 23, July 21-22 (to Aug. 18), Sept. 1 and Sept. 29 (to Oct. 27, 2020; the eleventh declaration) (MET-PDX-028 to -032); later renewals not in this set (read as 2020-12-31)

In force

Mar. 4, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020

Quarters

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

Limitation types

Emergency declaration

Addressees

• Washington County departments and personnel

Functions reached

• EMER predicate for County facility closures and public-meeting cancellations

Collection

Portland MET-PDX

Operative words

The Board of County Commissioners adopted an emergency declaration today allowing Washington County personnel greater flexibility and support as they work with partner agencies and the public to contain and prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus... The declaration specifically authorizes the county organization to: Seek state and federal assistance and potential reimbursement for local funds spent on COVID-19 response; Use streamlined processes for purchasing goods and services as allowed under Oregon law during emergency situations; and Follow emergency plans and procedures as may be needed to protect the public health within the scope of state law and the county's Charter and code. The declaration would expire in two weeks, on March 18, but could be renewed by the Board if necessary.

Enforcement

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