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A hamlet is a model of local governance in Clackamas County in the U.S. state of Oregon. Like hamlets elsewhere, it is a country subdivision; like New York's hamlets, the definition is unique to a state (in this case, to one county in a state). Hamlets in Oregon are in addition to villages in Oregon (which were defined at the same time as hamlets) and to Community Planning Organizations (CPOs), which predate both hamlets and villages. To date, there are four hamlets: Beavercreek, Molalla Prairie, Mulino, and Stafford.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Complete Communities )〕 ==Definition== For purposes of the laws related to hamlets and villages, a "citizen" means either *a resident who is 18 years or older living within the boundaries of a hamlet or village, or *a non-resident who owns property or a business there. According to Chapter 2.10 of the Clackamas County Code, a hamlet is :an unincorporated area that is an organized forum for citizens to express issues of concern, prioritize activities, and coordinate community-based activities, as may be approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). A hamlet is financed primarily through contributions and fundraising activities. :Hamlets are represented by an elected hamlet Board, according to procedures set forth in citizen-approved bylaws that also have been approved by the BCC. A hamlet may assume the functions of a CPO upon agreement of the existing CPO, hamlet, and BCC. Upon approval of the BCC, a hamlet may also establish relationships with neighboring jurisdictions or organizations through Memoranda of Understanding. The County may, on behalf of a hamlet, enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with other governments. Hamlets are not direct providers of services and are not empowered to generate taxes or fees. A hamlet's boundaries cannot overlap the boundaries of another hamlet, village or city. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hamlet (Oregon)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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