Organization
- Articles of Incorporation (filed with Oregon Secretary of State)
- Bylaws (follow ORS 65 and ONI Standards; file with District 1 Coalition office)
- Board Policies
- e.g. fiscal, conflict of interest, newsletter/editorial, elections, grievance, meeting ground rules, etc.
General
- Oregon Revised Statute – Chapter 65: Nonprofit Corporations Law
- Applies to all non-profit corporations in Oregon, including DCs and NAs
- City of Portland – City Code Chapter 3.96
- Sets out the general framework for Portland’s neighborhood and community engagement system
- City of Portland – ONI Standards for Neighborhood Associations, District Coalitions….
- Establishes benefits and detailed requirements for Portland DCs and NAs
- City of Portland – Civic Life Formal Guidance
- Formal guidance issued by Civic Life in response to particular issues/questions — e.g. unhoused people can be members of a NA; community members can record public meetings, etc.
- City of Portland – Portland Neighborhood Associations Bylaws Template (GUIDANCE ONLY)