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United States — Nebraska
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Public agencies may make joint agreements, but the agreement cannot take effect until the participating governing bodies act as required by law.
United States — Nebraska
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Public agencies may exercise their powers jointly with other public agencies, subject to the stated limits.
United States — Nebraska
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The Legislature may amend or repeal the Joint Public Agency Act or related public-agency laws, but it may not impair contractual obligations of a joint public agency or its participants.
United States — Nebraska
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A joint public agency has limited tax powers, cannot levy a local option sales tax, and must hold an election before issuing certain bonds and pledging property tax levy authority.
United States — Nebraska
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Two or more public agencies may create joint public agencies.
United States — Nebraska
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Public agencies creating a joint public agency must adopt and publish a resolution, wait five days after the last publication, and then appoint representatives.
United States — Nebraska
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The board must file a signed statement with the Secretary of State within 30 days after the creation resolutions are adopted.
United States — Nebraska
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The Secretary of State must review the statement, and if the statutory conditions are met, record it, issue a certificate of creation, and give public notice.
United States — Nebraska
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A joint public agency is conclusively treated as established in covered suits if the filing of its certificate of creation is proven, except against the state. A certified copy of the certificate or amended certificate is admissible and is conclusive proof of filing and contents.
United States — Nebraska
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A public agency may join an existing joint public agency if it follows the stated resolution, application, and board-approval steps.
United States — Nebraska
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Representatives serve for the term set in the agreement, up to four years, can be reappointed, may be removed, and are entitled to necessary expenses but not compensation.
United States — Nebraska
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Each participating public agency may appoint at least one representative, and each representative gets one vote.
United States — Nebraska
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The board must elect a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary, and the joint public agency may hire an executive director and other staff or experts.
United States — Nebraska
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The board may create an executive committee or other committees, but committees may not authorize bonds. The board is subject to the Open Meetings Act.
United States — Nebraska
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A joint public agency may be dissolved if enough participating agencies approve a resolution, but not while bonds remain unpaid unless full payment has been arranged. Some agencies may withdraw with limited support, and the board must handle asset distribution after dissolution.
United States — Nebraska
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A joint public agency is treated as a political subdivision and a public body corporate and politic of the state.
United States — Nebraska
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A joint public agency may be sued if the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act applies.
United States — Nebraska
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A joint public agency has listed powers to sue, make rules, contract, hold and dispose of property, borrow and issue bonds, collect fees, invest funds, join organizations, and do other necessary powers.
United States — Nebraska
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The board may provide personal liability insurance coverage for certain people connected to the joint public agency and may authorize paying the insurance costs from the general fund.
United States — Nebraska
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An agreement creating a joint public agency may let participating public agencies provide insurance, retirement, indemnification, and other benefits.