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Management Practices Self-Assessment <br /> 5.8 Legal Review of Regulations <br /> Legal counsel is consulted about the interpretation and impact of federal, provincial, and <br /> state laws and regulations. <br /> ~ With the frequent changes in federal, provincial, and state regulations, particularly regulations <br /> relative to environmental issues, legal counsel should be fully apprised of the financial and <br /> functional impact which enforcement of these regulations may have on the operation of the <br /> agency. In the event that claims are being filed by the federal, provincial, and state governments <br /> against the agency, legal counsel should be consulted and a strategy established for response to <br /> the respective governmental organizations. <br /> <br /> i <br /> Assigned to: Becky Carlson Initial Review Date: 03/21/2008 <br /> Completed by: Becky Carlson Compliance Date: <br /> <br /> ' Amount Complete: Full Compliance <br /> Documentation/Directives: <br /> <br /> i <br /> Attorney Contract <br /> Supervisor's Environmental/Loss Control Services Guide <br /> Agency Compliance: <br /> The City has a contract with the law firm of Harrang Long Gary Rudnick, P.C. for legal counsel in a broad <br /> range of areas, including environmental and regulatory. All Public Works Division Managers and <br /> departments have the authority to directly access legal counsel on an "as needed" basis for drafting or <br /> reviewing proposed ordinances and regulations or for interpretation of existing City Code and regulations. <br /> Public Works pays for a suite of services provided by this law firm. Bills for services are reviewed, <br /> adjusted, and paid monthly by Public Works program and Financial Services staff. Financial Services staff <br /> receives and reviews the billings, and then works with program staff to ensure both the accuracy of the <br /> billing and also the accounting codes to which those services are charged. <br /> Risk Management Division offers Loss Control and Environmental Services to Public Works in the area of <br /> Environmental Site Assessment, Underground Storage Tank management/decommissioning, and Waste <br /> Identification. These services are provided in conformance with all ASTM standards. Staff also work <br /> closely with the Oregon Occupational Health & Safety Administration to ensure compliance with all <br /> applicable state and federal employee health and safety codes. <br /> fihe City Attorney contract is negotiated and monitored by the Central Services Department in its Executive <br /> Administration function. <br /> ©2004 American Public Works Association Version 5.0 <br /> 122 <br /> _ _ _ _ <br /> <br />