Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 199 § 199.790 — Issuance of proclamation by Governor
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 199 ·
Oregon Code § 199.790·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Issuance of proclamation by Governor.
(1) If an election for the purpose of establishing a new county is held, the
Governor shall issue a proclamation declaring a new county created when, of the
electors voting at the election, a majority of the electors residing within the
limits of the proposed new county voted in favor of the creation of the new
county.
(2) If an
election for the purpose of changing county and city-county boundaries is held,
the Governor shall issue a proclamation declaring the change in boundaries
when, of the electors voting at the election, a majority of the electors in the
area proposed to be transferred to the contiguous county and a majority of the
electors in the contiguous county voted in favor of the proposed change in
county and city-county boundaries. [1997 c.494 §16]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 199.790
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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