§ 2.36.060. Powers and duties.

A.

The board shall be specifically responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

1.

Researching, developing and implementing coordinated traffic safety programs which meet local needs;

2.

Acting in an advisory capacity to the city commission and general manager in coordination of traffic safety activities as the official agency of names, city of Oregon City, county of Clackamas, and state of Oregon; and

3.

Upon request, providing research and furnishing information to the city, county and state officials;

4.

Promoting public acceptance of official programs proposed or investigated by the city;

5.

Fostering public knowledge and support of the traffic law enforcement and traffic engineering problems;

6.

Cooperating with the public and private school systems in the promotion of traffic safety aids to the schools and city;

7.

Promoting the education of the public on traffic safety;

8.

In general, assisting in the overall reduction of traffic accidents, injuries and deaths.

B.

The board shall have the authority and power to delegate and formulate rules and policies for solicitation, promotion and advertising the activities of the traffic safety board and to this end the board shall be provided funds or grants from any individual, firm, corporation or city to promote the general concept of traffic safety. This authority shall not be construed as authorizing the board to enter into contracts of its own volition. The city may enter into agreements for contracts. The city commission shall provide in its budget annually moneys to provide for the activities herein delineated for the board who shall have the responsibility of utilization of the funds with the concurrence of the manager.

(Prior code §2-5-6)