As used in ORS 294.900 to 294.930, "council of governments" means an entity organized by units of local government under an intergovernmental agreement under ORS 190.003 to 190.130, which does not act under the direction and control of any single member government and does provide services directly to individuals.
ORS 294.900
294.900 to 294.930 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 294 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.