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Council renews volunteer workers—s compensation coverage for 2026-27
Summary
The council approved Resolution 26-04 to extend city workers' compensation coverage to volunteers during policy year 2026-27; staff submitted a late amendment to packet materials before the vote.
The Myrtle Creek City Council approved Resolution 26-04 on May 5, 2026, extending the city—s workers' compensation coverage to volunteers for the 2026-27 policy year. Staff noted a packet amendment made shortly before the meeting and explained the measure is an annual action the council takes to confirm coverage for volunteers who perform city duties.
A council member moved to approve the resolution and the motion passed by voice vote; detailed tallies were not recorded in the transcript. Staff described the resolution as routine and necessary to ensure volunteers performing city duties remain covered under the city—s policy.
Council discussion was brief and focused on the annual nature of the resolution and the minor administrative amendment submitted before the meeting. The resolution passed during the meeting and will apply for the stated policy year.
