Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 545 § 545.305 — Election concerning acquisition of water works
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 545 ·
Oregon Code § 545.305·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Election concerning acquisition of water works.
(1) When the board of directors of
an irrigation district has determined by resolution that it is for the best
interests of its inhabitants that it exercise any of the powers mentioned in
ORS 545.257, including the refunding of outstanding bonds, the board shall, by
resolution, specify the particular powers it proposes to exercise and order an
election to be conducted. Upon the order being entered, an election shall be
held by the qualified electors of the district to determine:
(a) Whether or
not bonds in any amount designated by the board in such order shall be issued
for any purpose necessary or convenient in carrying out this section and ORS
545.257, 545.301 and 545.303; and
(b) Whether or
not the board shall proceed to exercise the powers, or any of them, specified
in the resolution.
(2) Notice of the
election shall be given in the manner provided in ORS 545.511, and that section
shall apply to all subsequent proceedings under this section and ORS 545.257,
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 545.305
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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