Oregon Code § 221.061·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Election expenses.
(1) When a majority of votes cast in an election held under this chapter for
incorporation of a city favors incorporation, all expenses of the election and
the preparation of the metes and bounds or legal description for the
incorporation petition under ORS 221.040 (3)(a) shall be paid from the general
fund of the newly incorporated city in the same manner that other claims
against the city are paid.
(2) When a
majority of votes cast in an election held under this chapter for incorporation
of a city opposes incorporation, all expenses of the election and the
preparation of the metes and bounds or legal description for the incorporation
petition under ORS 221.040 (3)(a) shall be paid from the general fund of the
county in the same manner that other claims against the county are paid. [1981
c.890 §9 (enacted in lieu of 221.060)]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 221.061
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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