ORS § 266.330 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 266 / Section 266.330
266.330 Election of board members
Status: in_force

(1) At the regular district election, successors to the board members whose terms expire shall be elected as follows:

(a) In an unzoned district, if one board member is to be elected, the candidate receiving the highest vote shall be elected. If two or three board members are to be elected, the candidates receiving the first and second or first, second and third highest vote shall be elected.

(b) In a district that is zoned under ORS 266.380 (Changing manner of electing board members) :

(A) If a board member is to be elected by the electors of a zone, the candidate who receives the highest vote from the zone shall be elected.

(B) If a board member is to be elected by the electors of the entire district, the candidate receiving the highest vote among the candidates nominated from the same zone shall be elected.

(2) Except as provided in ORS 266.320 (Number of board members elected at formation election) and 266.335 (Continuing schedule of biennial elections after change in number of board members) , the term of a board member is four years. [Amended by 1957 c.57 §4; 1969 c.668 §13; 1973 c.796 §24; 1975 c.647 §28; 1983 c.350 §116]

Source: Section 266.330 — Election of board members; terms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors266.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 261.410 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 261 / Section 261.410
261.410 Nomination and election of directors of established districts
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, directors shall be nominated and elected by the electors of the subdivision such director represents at time of holding the next general election.

(2) Nominating petitions must be furnished by the district. [Amended by 1973 c.796 §15; 1975 c.598 §6; 1989 c.503 §30; 2003 c.14 §127]

Source: Section 261.410 — Nomination and election of directors of established districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors261.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 264.114 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 264 / Section 264.114
264.114 Annexation where water supply affected by wildfire emergency
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 198.750 (Content of petition proposing formation or change of organization) , 198.755 (Number of signatures required) , 198.760 (Requirements for signers of petition) , 198.765 (Requirements for filing petition) , 198.775 (Security deposit to accompany petition) , 198.850 (Annexation petition or resolution) , 198.855 (Annexation election) and 198.857 (Annexation without election by petition of landowner) , land may be annexed to a district as provided in this section.

(2) The owner of a parcel of land may petition the county board to annex the land to a district if:

(a) The land is surrounded by the district; and

(b) The water supply for the land has become inadequate or contaminated, as determined by the local health department, as a result of conditions caused by a wildfire that is the subject of a state of emergency declared by the Governor.

(3) The petition must declare that the petition is filed pursuant to this section, state the name of the district and all affected counties, indicate the principal Act of the district, be signed by the owner of the parcel of land and state the conditions that caused the water supply for the land to become inadequate or contaminated.

(4) The county board shall immediately approve the petition if the county board determines that:

(a) The conditions described in subsection (2) of this section are met;

(b) The petition meets the requirements of subsection (3) of this section; and

(c) The district, or an independent water supply source of the district, has a water supply sufficient to provide water to the land.

(5) If the petition is approved under subsection (4) of this section, the county board shall enter an order describing the boundaries of the land and declaring the land annexed to the district.

(6) Subject to the provisions of ORS 264.306 (Regulations concerning use of water and district property) and 264.314 (Shutting off water if delinquent in payment of water bill) , the district, or an independent water supply source of the district, shall provide water to land annexed under this section. [2021 c.546 §2]

Source: Section 264.114 — Annexation where water supply affected by wildfire emergency; petition; provision of water , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors264.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 264.810 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 264 / Section 264.810
264.810 Employees’ retirement system authorized
Status: in_force

(1) A district may establish an employees’ retirement system. The board of commissioners may enter into agreements necessary to establish the system and carry out the plan and may agree to modifications of such agreements from time to time.

(2) The retirement plan may provide for retirement benefits measured on the basis of services rendered or to be rendered by an employee, either before or after the date on which such employee first becomes a member of the retirement plan. The retirement plan may provide for a minimum of years of service and a minimum and maximum age of retirement for the employee. [1965 c.348 §2; 1969 c.666 §48]

Source: Section 264.810 — Employees’ retirement system authorized , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors264.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 261.350 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 261 / Section 261.350
261.350 Agreements for use of excess district facilities
Status: in_force

Whenever any of the facilities, works or utilities of the district, or any part thereof, are not used or employed to its fullest capacity for the benefits or requirements of the district or its inhabitants, the district may enter into agreements, upon terms and conditions satisfactory to the board, for renting, leasing or otherwise using the available portion or parts of such facilities, works or utilities. In connection with any such agreement, renting or leasing, the district may undertake or perform any services incidental thereto. [Amended by 1981 c.758 §3]

Source: Section 261.350 — Agreements for use of excess district facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors261.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.540 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.540
267.540 Governing body
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a district shall consist of seven members elected from the district at large for four-year terms. Vacancies shall be filled by the governing body under ORS 198.320 (Filling of vacancies on governing bodies of certain districts) .

(2) The chairperson of the county governing body that calls the election on establishing the district shall convene the first meeting of the district governing body and shall serve as chairperson of the first meeting until the members choose a permanent chairperson.

(3) At its first meeting after July 1 each year the district governing body shall choose a chairperson for the ensuing year. The chairperson shall be the presiding officer of the governing body and have whatever additional functions the governing body prescribes.

(4) The governing body may adopt and enforce rules of procedure governing its proceedings.

(5) The district board shall report biennially to the Legislative Assembly the activities of the district. [1974 c.9 §6; 1975 c.737 §4; 1983 c.350 §125]

Source: Section 267.540 — Governing body; term; vacancies; chairperson; rules of procedure; report to legislature , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.108 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.108
267.108 Appointment of directors
Status: in_force

(1) For a mass transit district formed under ORS 267.107 (Resolution to create certain districts) , the Governor shall appoint members of the board of directors in accordance with ORS 267.090 (Directors) and 267.095 (Terms of directors first appointed) .

(2) Before making an appointment under this section, the Governor shall solicit recommendations of qualified individuals for the position from one or more local business and civic groups. [1979 c.585 §5; 1985 c.678 §4; 2005 c.747 §5; 2018 c.4 §2]

Source: Section 267.108 — Appointment of directors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 265.005 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 265 / Section 265.005
265.005 “District” defined
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, “district” means a cemetery maintenance district organized under this chapter. [2003 c.802 §89]

Source: Section 265.005 — “District” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors265.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 268.370 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 268 / Section 268.370
268.370 Authority to take over transit system of mass transit district
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of a district charter, when a metropolitan service district organized under this chapter functions in a mass transit district organized under ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) , the governing body of the metropolitan district may at any time order transfer of the transit system of the transit district to the metropolitan district, whereupon:

(1) The governing body of the transit district shall transfer title to, and possession of, the transit system and of all books, records, files, documents, and other property of the district to the metropolitan district.

(2) The metropolitan district shall be responsible for all the liabilities and obligations imposed upon or assumed by the transit district.

(3) For purposes of mass transit the metropolitan district shall have all the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities, and be subject to all the duties and obligations, of a mass transit district under ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) , insofar as those rights, powers, privileges, immunities, duties, and obligations are consistent with this chapter.

(4) The boundaries of the metropolitan district shall, for purposes of mass transit, be extended to encompass all the territory of the transit district.

(5) The transit district shall be dissolved and the offices of its directors terminated. [1969 c.700 §32; 1997 c.833 §14]

Source: Section 268.370 — Authority to take over transit system of mass transit district; effect of transfer order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors268.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 268.315 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 268 / Section 268.315
268.315 Authority of district to levy ad valorem tax
Status: in_force

For the purpose of performing the functions set forth in ORS 268.310 (Powers of district) (3), the district, when authorized at any properly called election held for such purpose, shall have the power to levy an ad valorem tax on all taxable property within its boundaries not to exceed in any one year one-half of one percent (0.005) of the real market value of all taxable property within the boundaries of such district, computed in accordance with ORS 308.207 (Computation of real market value for taxing or bonding limitations) . [1975 c.510 §3; 1991 c.459 §368; 1997 c.833 §9]

Note: 268.315 (Authority of district to levy ad valorem tax) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 268 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 268.315 — Authority of district to levy ad valorem tax , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors268.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.510 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.510
267.510 Definitions for ORS 267.510 to 267.650
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 267.510 (Definitions for ORS 267.510 to 267.650) to 267.650 (Finance elections) :

(1) “District” means a transportation district established under ORS 267.510 (Definitions for ORS 267.510 to 267.650) to 267.650 (Finance elections) .

(2) “System” means the equipment, facilities and other property constructed, erected or acquired by the district and to be used in the transport of passengers. [1974 c.9 §1]

Source: Section 267.510 — Definitions for ORS 267.510 to 267.650 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 264.314 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 264 / Section 264.314
264.314 Shutting off water if delinquent in payment of water bill
Status: in_force

In case prompt payment of water rent or charge is not made, a district may shut off the water supply to the building, place or premises to which the district supplied the water. [1953 c.660 §2; 1969 c.666 §56]

Source: Section 264.314 — Shutting off water if delinquent in payment of water bill , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors264.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 261.630 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 261 / Section 261.630
261.630 Institution of proceeding by elector
Status: in_force

(1) Any elector of the district within 30 days after the entry of any order, or the performance of any act mentioned in ORS 261.605 (Testing validity of certain commission and board proceedings) , and for which a contest is provided by that section, may bring a like proceeding in the circuit court of the county where the district, or the greater portion thereof, is located, to determine the validity of any of the acts, orders or things enumerated in ORS 261.605 (Testing validity of certain commission and board proceedings) to 261.615 (Appeal to Court of Appeals) and concerning which the right of contest is given by those sections.

(2) In such proceedings the board of directors shall be made parties defendant. Service of summons shall be made on the members of the board personally if within the county where the district or any part thereof is situated. As to any directors not within such county, service may be had by publication of summons for a like time and in like manner as provided by ORS 261.610 (Nature of proceeding) . Service shall be deemed complete within 10 days from the date of personal service within the county and within 10 days from the date of completion of the publication, as the case may be.

(3) Such proceedings shall be tried and determined in the same manner as proceedings brought by the district itself.

Source: Section 261.630 — Institution of proceeding by elector; directors as parties; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors261.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.345 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.345
267.345 Issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

All general obligation and revenue bonds, including refunding bonds, issued under ORS 267.330 (General obligation bonds) to 267.345 (Issuance of bonds) shall be issued as prescribed in ORS chapter 287A. [1969 c.643 §31; 2007 c.783 §84]

Source: Section 267.345 — Issuance of bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 266.514 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 266 / Section 266.514
266.514 Revenue bonds
Status: in_force

In addition to the authority to issue general obligation bonds, a district, when authorized by a majority of those voting at an election called for that purpose, may sell and dispose of revenue bonds, and pledge as security therefor all or any part of the unobligated net revenue of the district or a recreational facility of the district, to purchase, acquire, construct, reconstruct or improve a facility, or to perform any of those acts in combination, for any authorized purpose. Revenue bonds shall be issued in the same manner and form as are general obligation bonds of the district, but they shall be payable, both as to principal and interest, from revenues only. Revenue bonds shall not be subject to the limitation provided by ORS 266.512 (Authority for general obligation bonds) applicable to general obligation bonds and shall not be a lien upon any of the taxable property within the limits of the district. Revenue bonds shall be payable solely from such part of the revenue of the district as remains after payment of obligations having a priority and of all expenses of operation and maintenance of the district, including any taxes levied against it. All revenue bonds shall contain a clause reciting that both the principal and interest are payable solely from operating revenues of the district remaining after paying such obligations and expenses. [1969 c.668 §26a]

Source: Section 266.514 — Revenue bonds; issuance; conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors266.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 261.060 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 261 / Section 261.060
261.060 Election procedure
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, every district election shall be conducted in accordance with ORS 255.005 (Definitions) to 255.035 (Authority of elections officer to obtain advice and assistance) , 255.055 (Delegation to district elections authority of responsibility to conduct district election) , 255.075 (Publication of notice of district election to elect district board or district school board) , 255.085 (Notice of district election on issuance of bonds or on other measure) , 255.215 (Notice by mail in lieu of or in addition to newspaper publication) to 255.288 (Methods of providing map of proposed boundaries for election on boundary question) and 255.295 (Preparing abstract) to 255.345 (Special election dates) . [1975 c.598 §3 and 1975 c.647 §16; 1989 c.503 §29; 1995 c.607 §70; 2007 c.154 §61]

Source: Section 261.060 — Election procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors261.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 266.410 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 266 / Section 266.410
266.410 General district powers
Status: in_force

Every district shall have power:

(1) To have and use a common seal.

(2) To sue and be sued in its name.

(3) To construct, reconstruct, alter, enlarge, operate and maintain such lakes, parks, recreation grounds and buildings as, in the judgment of the district board, are necessary or proper, and for this purpose to acquire by lease, purchase, gift, devise, condemnation proceedings or otherwise such real and personal property and rights of way, either within or without the limits of the district as, in the judgment of the board, are necessary or proper, and to pay for and hold the same.

(4) To make and accept any and all contracts, deeds, leases, releases and documents of any kind which, in the judgment of the board, are necessary or proper to the exercise of any power of the district, and to direct the payment of all lawful claims or demands.

(5) To assess, levy and collect taxes to pay the cost of acquiring sites for and constructing, reconstructing, altering, operating and maintaining any lakes, parks, recreation grounds and buildings that may be acquired, or any lawful claims against the district, and the running expenses of the district.

(6) To employ all necessary agents and assistants, and to pay the same.

(7) To make and enforce regulations:

(a) For the removal of garbage and other deleterious substances, and all other sanitary regulations not in conflict with the Constitution, the laws of Oregon or the regulations of the Environmental Quality Commission.

(b) Governing the conduct of the users of the facilities of lakes, parks, recreational grounds and buildings within the district.

(8) To prohibit any person violating any rule or regulation from thereafter using the facilities of the district for such period as the board may determine.

(9) To call necessary or proper elections after the formation of the district.

(10) To enlarge the boundaries of the district as provided by ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) .

(11) To compel all residents and owners within the district to connect their houses and habitations with the street sewers, drains or other sewage disposal system.

(12) To establish and collect reasonable charges for the use of the facilities of the district and issue appropriate evidence of the payment of such charges.

(13) Generally to do and perform any and all acts necessary and proper to the complete exercise and effect of any of its powers or the purposes for which it was formed. [Amended by 1961 c.587 §5; 1969 c.668 §16; 1971 c.647 §57; 1971 c.727 §193; 1983 c.350 §122; 2001 c.104 §81]

Source: Section 266.410 — General district powers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors266.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 264.550 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 264 / Section 264.550
264.550 Contracts between district and city joined or annexed to district
Status: in_force

If a city has been annexed to a district under ORS 198.866 (Annexation of city to district) and 198.867 (Approval of annexation to district by electors of city and district) or has been joined to a district under ORS 198.910 (Joint meeting of governing bodies of merged or consolidated districts and cities) , the city and the district may:

(1) Enter into contracts and agreements to do any act or thing which either could have done if the annexation had not occurred.

(2) Contract and agree for the collection by the district of any water user tax or charge imposed by the city upon water users within the territory of the city, and the district thereupon may provide for such collection according to its rules and regulations for the collection of amounts due the district by water users, including but not limited to shutting off the water supply for nonpayment. [1955 c.692 §1; 1969 c.666 §38; 1971 c.727 §83; 1983 c.142 §14]

Source: Section 264.550 — Contracts between district and city joined or annexed to district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors264.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.265 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.265
267.265 Use of moneys derived from withdrawal of territory from district
Status: in_force

The savings derived from the cessation of service under an ordinance adopted under ORS 267.257 (Study of area proposed to be withdrawn) shall be used to improve service in the remaining portions of the district. Nothing in this section shall prevent the district from exercising its normal budgetary authority to adjust service levels. [1987 c.799 §8]

Note: 267.265 (Use of moneys derived from withdrawal of territory from district) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 267 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 267.265 — Use of moneys derived from withdrawal of territory from district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 261.605 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 261 / Section 261.605
261.605 Testing validity of certain commission and board proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) The board of directors of a people’s utility district may by petition commence proceedings in the circuit court of the county in which the district, or the greater portion thereof, is located, for the purpose of having a judicial examination and judgment of the court as to regularity and legality of proceedings in connection with creation of the district, including:

(a) Any action or proceeding of the county governing body proclaiming the creation of the district, or declaring the result of any general or special election therein.

(b) The proceedings of the board and district providing for and authorizing issue and sale of bonds of the district, whether such bonds or any of them have or have not been sold or disposed of.

(c) Any order of the board levying a tax.

(d) The legality of the authorization of any contract with the United States and the validity of such contract, whether or not it has been executed.

(2) All proceedings of the district may be judicially examined and determined in one special proceeding, or any part thereof may be separately examined and determined by the court. [Amended by 1979 c.558 §27]

Source: Section 261.605 — Testing validity of certain commission and board proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors261.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.200 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.200
267.200 Existence, status and general powers of districts
Status: in_force

A mass transit district shall constitute a municipal corporation of this state, and a public body, corporate and politic, exercising public power. It shall be considered a unit of local government for the purposes of ORS 190.003 (Definition for ORS 190.003 to 190.130) to 190.130 (Effect of ORS 190.125) , a public employer for the purposes of ORS 236.610 (Rights of employee when duties assumed by different public employer) to 236.640 (Reemployment right of employee at end of cooperation agreement) , and a political subdivision for the purposes of ORS 305.620 (Collection and distribution of local taxes on income and sales) . A district and its contractors engaged in operating motor vehicles to provide mass transportation on behalf of the district shall be entitled to tax refunds as allowed under ORS 319.831 (Refund of tax on fuel used in operation of vehicle over certain roads or private property) to incorporated cities. It shall have full power to carry out the objects of its formation and to that end may:

(1) Have and use a seal, have perpetual succession, and sue and be sued in its own name.

(2) Acquire by condemnation, purchase, lease, devise, gift or voluntary grant real and personal property or any interest therein, located inside the boundaries of the district and take, hold, possess and dispose of real and personal property purchased or leased from, or donated by, the United States, or any state, territory, county, city or other public body, nonprofit corporation or person for the purpose of providing or operating a mass transit system in the district and aiding in the objects of the district.

(3) Contract with the United States or with any county, city, state, or public body, or any of their departments or agencies, or a nonprofit corporation, or any person, for the construction, acquisition, purchase, lease, preservation, improvement, operation or maintenance of any mass transit system.

(4) Build, construct, purchase, lease, improve, operate and maintain, subject to other applicable provisions of law, all improvements, facilities or equipment necessary or desirable for the mass transit system of the district.

(5) Enter into contracts and employ agents, engineers, attorneys and other persons and fix their compensation.

(6) Fix and collect charges for the use of the transit system and other district facilities.

(7) Construct, acquire, maintain and operate and lease, rent and dispose of passenger terminal facilities, motor vehicle parking facilities and other facilities for the purpose of encouraging use of the mass transit system within the district.

(8) Enter into contracts or intergovernmental agreements under ORS chapter 190 with units of local government of the State of Oregon, whether within or without the district, or with the State of Washington or with public agencies of the State of Washington, to act jointly or in cooperation with them or to provide mass transit services to areas under their jurisdictions, provided that the party contracting to receive the services shall pay to the mass transit district not less than the proportionate share of the cost of the services that the benefits to the contracting party bear to the total benefits from the service.

(9) Conduct programs and events and take other actions for the purpose of improving or maintaining employee relations.

(10) Improve, construct and maintain bridges over navigable streams.

(11) Do such other acts or things as may be necessary or convenient for the proper exercise of the powers granted to a district by ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) . [1969 c.643 §8; 1973 c.116 §3; 1975 c.170 §1; 1977 c.550 §1; 1979 c.344 §1; 1979 c.877 §2; 1987 c.689 §1; 2003 c.802 §92; 2007 c.531 §16]

Source: Section 267.200 — Existence, status and general powers of districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 266.516 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 266 / Section 266.516
266.516 Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

Refunding bonds of the same character and tenor as those replaced thereby may be issued pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by the district board without submitting to the electors the question of authorizing the issuance of such bonds. [1969 c.668 §26b]

Source: Section 266.516 — Refunding bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors266.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 261.620 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 261 / Section 261.620
261.620 Guidance for court determination
Status: in_force

The court, in inquiring into the regularity, legality or correctness of any such proceedings, must disregard any error, irregularity or omission which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties to the special proceedings. It may approve the proceedings in part and disapprove and declare illegal or invalid other or subsequent proceedings in part. It may approve the proceedings in part and disapprove the remainder thereof.

Source: Section 261.620 — Guidance for court determination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors261.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.001 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.001
267.001 Authority of certain mass transit and transportation districts to impose vehicle registration fees
Status: in_force

Subject to ORS 801.040 (Authority to adopt special provisions) , 801.042 (Terms and conditions for imposition of registration fee by district) , 801.237 (“District” defined for certain purposes) and 803.445 (Authority of counties and districts to impose registration fees) , for the purpose of exercising any power the district, as defined in ORS 801.237 (“District” defined for certain purposes) , is authorized to exercise, the district may impose registration fees on vehicles under ORS 803.445 (Authority of counties and districts to impose registration fees) . [1989 c.864 §11; 2009 c.865 §40b]

Source: Section 267.001 — Authority of certain mass transit and transportation districts to impose vehicle registration fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 268.347 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 268 / Section 268.347
268.347 Boundary change within district and urban reserves
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding contrary provisions regarding jurisdiction under ORS chapters 198, 221 and 222, a metropolitan service district shall exercise jurisdiction, as provided in this section and ORS 268.351 (Definitions for ORS 268.347 and 268.354) and 268.354 (Boundary change procedures) , over a boundary change within the boundaries of the district and within all territory designated as urban reserves by the district.

(2) For purposes of ad valorem taxation, a boundary change must be filed in final approved form with the county assessor and the Department of Revenue as provided in ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) . [1997 c.516 §13; 2001 c.138 §14; 2005 c.22 §193; 2007 c.173 §1; 2009 c.216 §1]

Source: Section 268.347 — Boundary change within district and urban reserves; filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors268.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.207 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.207
267.207 Change of district boundaries
Status: in_force

(1) The board of directors of a mass transit district may alter the territorial boundaries of the district by a nonemergency ordinance adopted at any regular meeting.

(2) If an ordinance annexing territory to a district is initiated or referred by, or referred to, the electors of the district, it shall not take effect unless approved by a majority of the electors registered in the territory proposed to be annexed to the district voting on the question and by a majority of the electors of the district voting on the question.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board of directors of a mass transit district, as a result of the continuing comprehensive transportation planning process required by the Federal Transit Administration, shall determine annually the territory in the district within which the transit system of the district will operate. When the board determines during such planning process for any fiscal year that it will not provide transit service during that fiscal year to an area presently within the district, the board shall by ordinance withdraw from that area on the date specified in the ordinance, and that area shall no longer be part of the district. The board shall by ordinance set forth the criteria to be used in making the determinations described in this subsection.

(b) Subject to paragraph (a) of this subsection, the territorial jurisdiction of a district shall include:

(A) All territory located within the boundaries of a metropolitan service district;

(B) Each census tract within which the transit system of the district operates, or such smaller portion of the tract as determined by the board; and

(C) If so determined by the board of directors, any territory located within two and one-half miles or less of the transit system of the district or any route used by that system for the transportation of passengers.

(4) If an ordinance withdrawing territory from a district is initiated or referred by, or referred to, the electors of the district it shall not take effect unless approved by a majority of the electors of the entire district voting on the question.

(5) The alteration of the boundaries of a district under this section is not subject to the jurisdiction or review of a local government boundary commission. [1979 c.877 §5; 1981 c.907 §1; 1983 c.83 §45; 1993 c.741 §22; 2007 c.239 §13]

Source: Section 267.207 — Change of district boundaries; elector approval; withdrawal of service from area; territorial jurisdiction of district; boundary commission exemption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 264.280 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 264 / Section 264.280
264.280 Bond sale procedure
Status: in_force

All general obligation and revenue bonds, including refunding bonds, issued under ORS 264.250 (Authority to borrow money and issue general obligation bonds) to 264.270 (Issuance of refunding bonds) shall be advertised and sold in the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 287A for the sale of bonds of cities of this state. [Amended by 2009 c.538 §11]

Source: Section 264.280 — Bond sale procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors264.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.325 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.325
267.325 Lease purchase agreements
Status: in_force

For the purpose of financing the design, engineering, acquisition, construction and installation of any mass transit system, a district may enter into lease purchase agreements for such term of years as the board may determine. The lease purchase payments payable by a district under any such lease purchase agreement may be payable out of any funds of the district, including without limitation any operating revenues, tax revenues or grants. [1989 c.899 §2]

Source: Section 267.325 — Lease purchase agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 264.820 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 264 / Section 264.820
264.820 Budgeting for retirement system
Status: in_force

The district may budget and provide for payment into the fund of the retirement plan an amount sufficient:

(1) To provide on an actuarial reserve basis the amortized level premium cost of the retirement benefits which, under the provision of the retirement system, are to be provided by the district to its employees who attain the retirement age or retire in accordance with the terms of the retirement plan.

(2) To meet the actuarially computed costs of retirement benefits measured on the basis of services rendered or to be rendered by an employee before or after the date on which such employee becomes a member of the retirement plan. [1965 c.348 §3]

Source: Section 264.820 — Budgeting for retirement system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors264.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.218 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.218
267.218 Feasibility reports and public bidding not required for construction and improvement projects costing less than $50,000
Status: in_force

A district may plan and let contracts for and carry through to completion construction and improvement projects costing less than $50,000 without feasibility reports, publication of notice, public hearings, public inspection of plans, advertisement for bids or public bidding, if the district board has approved the expenditure after obtaining plans, cost estimates and bids as it may deem necessary. [1975 c.141 §2]

Source: Section 267.218 — Feasibility reports and public bidding not required for construction and improvement projects costing less than $50,000 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 268.310 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 268 / Section 268.310
268.310 Powers of district
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of a district charter, a district may, to carry out the purposes of this chapter:

(1) Subject to the requirements of ORS 459.005 (Definitions for ORS 459.005 to 459.437, 459.705 to 459.790 and 459A.005 to 459A.665) to 459.045 (Rules) , 459.065 (State preemption) to 459.105 (Regulations on use of disposal sites) , 459.205 (Permit required) to 459.385 (Entry upon private premises authorized) , 459.992 (Criminal penalties) (1) and (2) and 466.995 (Criminal penalties) (1), dispose, and provide facilities for disposal, of solid and liquid wastes.

(2) Provide public transportation and terminal facilities for public transportation, including local aspects thereof transferred to the district by one or more other public corporations, cities or counties through agreements in accordance with this chapter.

(3) Acquire, construct, alter, maintain, administer and operate metropolitan zoo facilities.

(4) Acquire, construct, alter, maintain, administer and operate major cultural, convention, exhibition, sports and entertainment facilities.

(5) Acquire, develop, maintain and operate a system of parks, open space and recreational facilities of metropolitan significance.

(6) Exercise jurisdiction over other matters of metropolitan concern as authorized by a district charter. [1969 c.700 §10; 1971 c.648 §22; 1975 c.510 §2; 1977 c.95 §17; 1977 c.665 §10; 1977 c.782 §5; 1979 c.804 §4; 1987 c.844 §1; 1997 c.833 §8; 2015 c.49 §1]

Source: Section 268.310 — Powers of district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors268.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.205 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.205
267.205 Classification and designation of service areas
Status: in_force

(1) A district board may by ordinance classify and designate as a service area the territory within the district that is benefited by the mass transit system beyond the general benefit to all territory within the district. The board may by ordinance amend the boundaries of the service area to conform to changes in the mass transit system service.

(2) Subject to restrictions in the Oregon Constitution, any of the methods of financing authorized under ORS 267.300 (Authority of district to finance system) may, in the discretion of the board, be imposed in the service area rather than in the entire district. [1969 c.643 §24]

Source: Section 267.205 — Classification and designation of service areas; determination of area financing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.550 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.550
267.550 Status of district
Status: in_force

(1) A transportation district has full power to carry out the objectives of its formation and to that end may have and use a seal, have perpetual succession, sue and be sued in its own name, and enter into contracts.

(2) Except as ORS 267.510 (Definitions for ORS 267.510 to 267.650) to 267.650 (Finance elections) provide to the contrary, the powers of the district shall be vested in the governing body of the district.

(3) A transportation district formed under ORS 267.510 (Definitions for ORS 267.510 to 267.650) to 267.650 (Finance elections) shall be considered a district for all purposes in ORS chapter 198. [1974 c.9 §8; 1975 c.737 §5; 1983 c.350 §126; 2003 c.802 §95]

Source: Section 267.550 — Status of district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 261.115 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 261 / Section 261.115
261.115 Contents of electors’ petition
Status: in_force

(1) All electors’ petitions shall contain a statement as to whether or not the petitioners are desirous of forming a utility district, or to annex territory to an existing utility district, or to consolidate two or more existing utility districts, the description of the territory sought to be included therein and the name by which the utility district is to be known. The statement shall be printed on a separate page or pages.

(2) There shall be a signature sheet with sufficient space for 20 signatures, and opposite the name of each signer, a space for the residence address of the signers of the petition and the number of their voting precinct. The circulator shall certify on each signature sheet that the circulator:

(a) Witnessed the signing of the signature sheet by each individual whose signature appears on the signature sheet; and

(b) Believes that each individual stated the correct residence address of the individual and that the individual is an elector.

(3) An electors’ petition shall designate three or more persons as chief petitioners and shall set forth their names and mailing addresses. [Amended by 1979 c.558 §9; 1983 c.567 §20; 1999 c.318 §31; 2007 c.848 §26]

Source: Section 261.115 — Contents of electors’ petition; certification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors261.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.263 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.263
267.263 Withdrawal of territory not subject to boundary commission review
Status: in_force

The alteration of the boundaries of a district under ORS 267.250 (Definitions for ORS 267.250 to 267.263) to 267.263 (Withdrawal of territory not subject to boundary commission review) is not subject to the jurisdiction or review of a local government boundary commission. [1987 c.799 §7; 2007 c.239 §14]

Source: Section 267.263 — Withdrawal of territory not subject to boundary commission review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.320 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.320
267.320 User charges, fees and tolls
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, to carry out the powers granted by ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) , the district board may by ordinance impose and may collect user charges, fees and tolls from those who are served by or use the transit system and other facilities and services of the district.

(2) The district shall not charge a person over 65 years of age a fee of more than 50 percent of the regular fee for transportation provided by the district. The maximum fee established by this subsection does not apply on any weekday, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. or between the hours of 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. [1969 c.643 §26; 1973 c.474 §1; 1975 c.124 §1; 1975 c.169 §1; 1981 c.634 §1; 2003 c.14 §131]

Source: Section 267.320 — User charges, fees and tolls; persons over 65 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 265.135 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 265 / Section 265.135
265.135 Application of ORS chapter 255 to district
Status: in_force

(1) ORS chapter 255 governs the following:

(a) The nomination and election of directors.

(b) The conduct of district elections.

(2) The electors may exercise the powers of the initiative and referendum regarding a district measure, in accordance with ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) . [1983 c.350 §110]

Source: Section 265.135 — Application of ORS chapter 255 to district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors265.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 264.378 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 264 / Section 264.378
264.378 Assessment lien records
Status: in_force

After passage of the assessment ordinance by the district board, the secretary shall enter in the docket of district liens a statement of the amounts assessed upon each particular lot, parcel of land or portion thereof, together with a description of the improvement, the name of the owners and the date of the assessment ordinance. Upon such entry in the lien docket, the amount so entered shall become a lien upon the respective lots, parcels of land or portions thereof, which have been assessed for such improvement. All assessment liens of a district shall be superior and prior to all other liens or encumbrances on property in so far as the laws of the state permit. Interest shall be charged at such rate as the governing body of the district may provide on all unpaid assessments, together with an amount sufficient to pay a proportionate part of the cost of administering the bond assessment program and issuing the bonds authorized under ORS 264.250 (Authority to borrow money and issue general obligation bonds) , including, but not limited to, legal, printing and consultant’s fees, such amount to be determined by the governing body, until paid on all amounts not paid within 30 days from the date of an assessment ordinance. After expiration of 30 days following the date of an assessment ordinance the district may proceed to foreclose or enforce collection of the assessment liens in the amount provided by the general law of the state. However, the district may, at its option, enter a bid for the property being offered at a foreclosure sale, which bid shall be prior to all bids except those made by persons who would be entitled under the laws of the state to redeem the property. [1969 c.686 §11; 1981 c.322 §7]

Source: Section 264.378 — Assessment lien records; foreclosure proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors264.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 266.440 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 266 / Section 266.440
266.440 Deposit and disbursement of district moneys
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by ORS 266.530 (Registration and delivery of bonds) to 266.580 (Payment of bond principal and interest) , the money of the district shall be deposited, in the discretion of the district board, either with the county treasurer of the county, in accordance with subsections (2) to (4) of this section, or in one or more banks or savings and loan associations to be designated by the board. Funds deposited in a bank or savings and loan association shall be withdrawn or paid out only upon proper order and warrant or check signed by the secretary and countersigned by the president of the district board. The board may by resolution designate a secretary pro tempore or a president pro tempore who may sign warrants or checks on behalf of the secretary and president, respectively.

(2) If district funds are deposited with the county treasurer, when the tax collector pays over to the county treasurer moneys collected for a district, the county treasurer shall keep the moneys in the county treasury as follows:

(a) The county treasurer shall place and keep in a fund called the operation and maintenance fund of the district (naming it) the moneys levied by the district board for that fund.

(b) The county treasurer shall place and keep in a fund called the construction fund of the district (naming it) the moneys levied by the board for construction, reconstruction and alteration.

(3) The county treasurer shall pay out moneys from the funds only upon the written order of the board, signed by the president and countersigned by the secretary. The order shall specify the name of the person to whom the money is to be paid and the fund from which it is to be paid, and shall state generally the purpose for which the payment is made. The order shall be entered in the minutes of the board.

(4) The county treasurer shall keep the order as a voucher, and shall keep a specific account of receipts and disbursements of money for the district. [Amended by 1969 c.668 §18; 1973 c.220 §1]

Source: Section 266.440 — Deposit and disbursement of district moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors266.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.305 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.305
267.305 Levy, collection, enforcement of ad valorem taxes
Status: in_force

(1) A district may assess, levy and collect taxes each year on the assessed value of all taxable property within the limits of the district or the service area of the district. The proceeds of the tax shall be applied in carrying out the purposes of ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) .

(2) The district may annually also assess, levy and collect a tax without limitation upon all such property in an amount sufficient to pay the yearly interest on bonds theretofore issued by the district and then outstanding, together with any portion of the principal of the bonds maturing within the year. The tax shall be applied only in payment of interest and principal of bonds issued by the district, but the district may apply any funds it may have toward payment of principal and interest of bonds.

(3) Any taxes needed shall be levied in each year and returned to the county officer, whose duty it is to extend the tax roll, by the time required by law for city taxes to be levied and returned.

(4) All taxes levied by a district shall become payable at the same time and be collected by the same officer who collects county taxes, and shall be turned over to the district according to law. The county officer whose duty it is to extend the county levy shall extend the levy of the district in the same manner as city taxes are extended.

(5) Property shall be subject to sale for nonpayment of taxes levied by a district in like manner and with like effect as in the case of county and state taxes. [1969 c.643 §25; 1981 c.804 §77]

Source: Section 267.305 — Levy, collection, enforcement of ad valorem taxes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.235 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.235
267.235 Protection of employees’ rights when an operating transportation system is acquired
Status: in_force

When the district acquires an operating public transportation system, it shall make fair and equitable arrangements to protect the interests of employees and retired employees of the system. Such protective arrangements shall include, but shall not be limited to:

(1) Preservation of rights, privileges and benefits, including continuation of pension rights and payment of benefits, existing under collective bargaining agreements, or otherwise;

(2) Continuation of collective bargaining rights;

(3) Protection of individual employees against a worsening of their positions with respect to their employment; and

(4) Assurance of employment to persons employed by the mass transportation system acquired and priority of reemployment to persons previously employed. [1969 c.643 §10]

Source: Section 267.235 — Protection of employees’ rights when an operating transportation system is acquired , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 268.520 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 268 / Section 268.520
268.520 Authority to issue and sell general obligation bonds
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of performing any service that the district has power to perform, the district, when authorized at any properly called election held for such purpose, shall have the power to borrow money by the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds. Such bonds shall never exceed in the aggregate 10 percent of the real market value of all taxable property within the district computed in accordance with ORS 308.207 (Computation of real market value for taxing or bonding limitations) . The bonds shall be so conditioned that the district shall promise and agree therein to pay the bearer at a place named therein, the principal sum with interest at a rate named therein payable semiannually in accordance with the tenor and terms of the interest coupons attached. The bonds shall mature serially not to exceed 30 years from the date of issue.

(2) All general obligation bonds shall be issued as prescribed in ORS chapter 287A. [1969 c.700 §19; 1977 c.782 §7; 1983 c.347 §21; 1991 c.459 §370; 2007 c.783 §87]

Source: Section 268.520 — Authority to issue and sell general obligation bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors268.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 264.388 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 264 / Section 264.388
264.388 Guides in testing validity of proceedings
Status: in_force

No improvement assessment shall be rendered invalid by reason of a failure of the improvement report to contain all of the information required by ORS 264.362 (Initiation of proceedings) , or by reason of a failure to have all of the information required to be in the improvement resolution, the assessment ordinance, the lien docket or notices required to be published and mailed, nor by the failure to list the name of, or mail notice to, the owner of any property as required by ORS 264.362 (Initiation of proceedings) to 264.394 (Enforcement of assessment lien) , or by reason of any other error, mistake, delay, omission, irregularity or other act, jurisdiction or otherwise, in any of the proceedings or steps specified, unless it appears that the assessment is unfair or unjust in its effect upon the person complaining. The district board may remedy and correct all such matters by suitable action and proceedings. [1969 c.686 §16]

Source: Section 264.388 — Guides in testing validity of proceedings; proceedings to correct , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors264.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 268.313 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 268 / Section 268.313
268.313 Acquisition or construction of major facility
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 268.310 (Powers of district) (4), a metropolitan service district that does not have a charter may not acquire or construct a major cultural, convention, exhibition, sports or entertainment facility unless:

(1) The financing of the acquisition or construction is approved by the electors of the district; or

(2) The facility is acquired or constructed pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement under ORS 190.003 (Definition for ORS 190.003 to 190.130) to 190.130 (Effect of ORS 190.125) . [2015 c.49 §3]

Source: Section 268.313 — Acquisition or construction of major facility; conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors268.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.097 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.097
267.097 Governor to solicit recommendations for director in metropolitan statistical area with population over 400,000
Status: in_force

Before appointing a director to the board of a district situated in a metropolitan statistical area with a population exceeding 400,000, the Governor shall solicit from each city and county located wholly or partly within the subdistrict for which the appointment will be made recommendations of qualified individuals for the position. [1985 c.678 §2; 2009 c.11 §29]

(Formation — Procedure Used in Salem)

Source: Section 267.097 — Governor to solicit recommendations for director in metropolitan statistical area with population over 400,000 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 266.110 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 266 / Section 266.110
266.110 Petition for formation
Status: in_force

(1) A community may form a municipal corporation to provide park and recreation facilities for the inhabitants.

(2) In addition to other required matters, the petition for formation shall state the number of members to be on the district board and the method of election of the board of the proposed district from among the methods described in ORS 266.375 (Manner of electing board members) . [Amended by 1957 c.57 §1; 1961 c.587 §1; 1969 c.668 §3; 1971 c.727 §91; 1975 c.249 §5]

Source: Section 266.110 — Petition for formation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors266.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 268.010 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 268 / Section 268.010
268.010 Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be referred to as the Metropolitan Service District Act of 1997. [1969 c.700 §1; 1997 c.833 §3]

Source: Section 268.010 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors268.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 261.725 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 261 / Section 261.725
261.725 Disposal of sale proceeds
Status: in_force

(1) The proceeds derived from the sale shall be used to pay the indebtedness of the district.

(2) If, after payment of all debts of the district, there remain any surplus funds to the credit of the district, such funds shall be turned over to the county treasurer of each county in which the district may be located, to become a part of the general fund of the county in the proportion that the assessed value of the property within the boundaries of the district in such county bears to the total assessed value of all property within the boundaries of the district as determined by the last assessment rolls.

Source: Section 261.725 — Disposal of sale proceeds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors261.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 266.040 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 266 / Section 266.040
266.040 Application of ORS chapter 255 to district
Status: in_force

(1) ORS chapter 255 governs the following:

(a) The nomination and election of board members.

(b) The conduct of all elections in the district.

(2) The electors of a district may exercise the powers of the initiative and referendum regarding a district measure, in accordance with ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) . [1983 c.350 §118]

Source: Section 266.040 — Application of ORS chapter 255 to district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors266.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 266.512 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 266 / Section 266.512
266.512 Authority for general obligation bonds
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever authorized by the electors, the district board may issue general obligation bonds of the district, not exceeding the principal amount stated in the notice of election and for the purpose therein named.

(2) The aggregate amount of general obligation bonds issued and outstanding at any one time shall in no case exceed two and one-half percent of the real market value of all taxable property of the district, computed in accordance with ORS 308.207 (Computation of real market value for taxing or bonding limitations) .

(3) General obligation or revenue bonds must recite that they are issued under this chapter. All bonds shall be signed by the president of the district board and attested by the secretary. The interest coupons thereto annexed shall be signed by the president and secretary, by their original or engraved facsimile signatures.

(4) All general obligation and revenue bonds issued, including refunding bonds, shall be issued as prescribed in ORS chapter 287A. [1969 c.668 §26 (enacted in lieu of 266.510 and 266.520); 1981 c.94 §15; 1991 c.459 §363; 2007 c.783 §83]

Source: Section 266.512 — Authority for general obligation bonds; issuance and sale of general obligation bonds and revenue bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors266.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 265.200 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 265 / Section 265.200
265.200 Pioneer cemetery maintenance districts
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Pioneer cemetery maintenance district” means a cemetery maintenance district organized under ORS chapter 265 that is located in one or more rural counties and is organized for the purpose of maintaining a cemetery, as defined in ORS 97.010 (Definitions) , that is located outside the urban growth boundaries of all cities.

(b) “Rural county” means a county with a population not greater than 20,000.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 198.750 (Content of petition proposing formation or change of organization) , 198.755 (Number of signatures required) , 198.760 (Requirements for signers of petition) , 198.765 (Requirements for filing petition) , 198.775 (Security deposit to accompany petition) , 198.850 (Annexation petition or resolution) , 198.855 (Annexation election) and 198.857 (Annexation without election by petition of landowner) , a parcel of land may be annexed to a pioneer cemetery maintenance district as provided in this section.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The owner of a parcel of land wishing to have the land annexed to a pioneer cemetery maintenance district must submit an annexation petition to the governing body of the district.

(b) The annexation petition shall declare that the petition is filed pursuant to this section, state the name of the affected pioneer cemetery maintenance district and all affected counties, indicate the principal Act of the district and be signed by the landowner.

(c) If the governing body of the pioneer cemetery maintenance district approves the annexation petition, the governing body shall endorse the petition.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The landowner must file the endorsed annexation petition with the board of commissioners of all affected counties.

(b) If the endorsed annexation petition filed under this section meets the requirements of this section and is otherwise sufficient under the principal Act, the county board shall approve the petition.

(c) Upon approval, the county board shall enter an order describing the boundaries of the land and declaring the land annexed to the pioneer cemetery maintenance district.

(d) For purposes of ad valorem taxation, the county board shall file the boundary change of the pioneer cemetery maintenance district in final approved form with the county assessor and the Department of Revenue as provided in ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) . [2019 c.246 §2]

Source: Section 265.200 — Pioneer cemetery maintenance districts; annexation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors265.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 264.344 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 264 / Section 264.344
264.344 Scope of fire prevention code
Status: in_force

The fire prevention code referred to in ORS 264.342 (Adoption of fire prevention code) may provide reasonable regulations relating to:

(1) Prevention of fires.

(2) Storage and use of combustibles and explosives.

(3) Construction, maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.

(4) Means and adequacy of exit in case of fires in factories, asylums, hospitals, churches, schools, halls, theaters, amphitheaters, all buildings, except private residences, which are occupied for sleeping purposes, and all other places where large numbers of persons work, live or congregate from time to time for any purpose.

(5) Requiring the issuance of permits by an officer designated by the board of commissioners before burning trash or waste materials.

(6) Providing for the inspection of premises by officers designated by the board of commissioners, and requiring the removal of fire hazards found on premises at such inspections. [1953 c.206 §2]

Source: Section 264.344 — Scope of fire prevention code , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors264.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 268.393 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 268 / Section 268.393
268.393 Land use planning ordinance
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “owner” means the owner of the title to real property or the contract purchaser of real property, of record as shown on the last available complete tax assessment roll.

(2) At least 45 days prior to the final public hearing on a proposed new or amended land use planning ordinance of a metropolitan service district, the district shall cause written notice of the proposed ordinance to be mailed to every owner of real property that will be rezoned as a result of the proposed ordinance.

(3) The notice required in subsection (2) of this section must:

(a) Contain substantially the following language in boldfaced text extending across the top of the face page from the left margin to the right margin:

This is to notify you that the metropolitan service district has proposed a land use planning ordinance that may affect the permissible uses of your property and other properties.

(b) Contain substantially the following language in the body of the notice:

On (date of public hearing), the metropolitan service district will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of ordinance (number). The district has determined that adoption of this ordinance may affect the permissible uses of your property, and other properties in the affected zone, and may change the value of your property.

Ordinance (number) is available for inspection at the metropolitan service district offices located at (address). A copy of the ordinance (number) is available for purchase at a cost of $_____.

For additional information, contact the metropolitan service district at (telephone number).

(4) If real property of an owner will be rezoned as a result of the adoption of the land use planning ordinance and the owner was not notified pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, at least 30 days prior to the effective date of a new or amended land use planning ordinance of a metropolitan service district, the district shall cause written notice of the new or amended ordinance to be mailed to the owner of the real property that will be rezoned.

(5) The notice required in subsection (4) of this section must:

(a) Contain substantially the following language in boldfaced text across the top of the face page extending from the left margin to the right margin:

This is to notify you that the metropolitan service district has adopted a land use planning ordinance that may affect the permissible uses of your property and other properties.

(b) Contain substantially the following language in the body of the notice:

On (date of ordinance adoption), the metropolitan service district adopted ordinance (number). The district has determined that adoption of this ordinance may affect the permissible uses of your property, and other properties in the affected zone, and may change the value of your property.

Ordinance (number) is available for inspection at the metropolitan service district offices located at (address). A copy of the ordinance (number) is available for purchase at a cost of $_____.

For additional information, contact the metropolitan service district at (telephone number).

(6) For purposes of this section, property is rezoned by a land use planning ordinance adopted by a metropolitan service district if the ordinance directly or indirectly requires a local government to:

(a) Change the base zoning classification of the property; or

(b) Modify land use regulations applicable to the property in a manner that would limit or prohibit land uses previously allowed. [1999 c.1 §7; 2003 c.668 §4a; 2003 c.802 §99]

Source: Section 268.393 — Land use planning ordinance; notice to local governments and landowners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors268.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 266.320 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 266 / Section 266.320
266.320 Number of board members elected at formation election
Status: in_force

(1) The number of district board members to be elected shall be three or five, according to the number set forth in the petition for formation. The terms of the first board members shall be determined as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section.

(2) If a three-member board is to be elected:

(a) The candidates receiving the highest and the second highest vote shall be elected to a term expiring June 30 next following the second regular district election.

(b) The candidate receiving the third highest vote shall be elected to a term expiring June 30 next following the first regular district election.

(3) If a five-member board is to be elected:

(a) The candidates receiving the first, second and third highest vote shall be elected to a term expiring June 30 next following the second regular district election.

(b) The candidates receiving the fourth and fifth highest vote shall be elected to a term expiring June 30 next following the first regular district election. [Amended by 1957 c.57 §3; 1969 c.668 §12; 1971 c.647 §56; 1971 c.727 §192; 1983 c.350 §114]

Source: Section 266.320 — Number of board members elected at formation election; terms of office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors266.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.385 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.385
267.385 Employer payroll tax
Status: in_force

(1) To carry out the powers granted by ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) , a district may by ordinance impose an excise tax on every employer equal to not more than eight-tenths of one percent of the wages paid with respect to the employment of individuals. For the same purposes, a district may by ordinance impose a tax on each individual equal to not more than eight-tenths of one percent of the individual’s net earnings from self-employment.

(2) No employer shall make a deduction from the wages of an employee to pay all or any portion of a tax imposed under this section.

(3) The provisions of ORS 305.620 (Collection and distribution of local taxes on income and sales) are applicable to collection, enforcement, administration and distribution of a tax imposed under this section.

(4) At any time an employer or individual fails to remit the amount of taxes when due under an ordinance of the district board imposing a tax under this section, the Department of Revenue may enforce collection by the issuance of a distraint warrant for the collection of the delinquent amount and all penalties, interest and collection charges accrued thereon. Such warrant shall be issued and may be enforced in the same manner and have the same force and effect as prescribed with respect to warrants for the collection of delinquent state income taxes.

(5) Any ordinance adopted under subsection (1) of this section shall require an individual having net earnings from self-employment from activity both within and without the district taxable by the State of Oregon to allocate and apportion such net earnings to the district in the manner required for allocation and apportionment of income under ORS 314.280 (Allocation of income of financial institution or public utility from business within and without state) and 314.605 (Short title) to 314.675 (Apportionment of net loss) . Such ordinance shall give the individual the option of apportioning income based on a single factor designated by the ordinance.

(6) Any ordinance adopted under subsection (1) of this section with respect to net earnings from self-employment may impose a tax for a taxable year measured by each individual’s net earnings from self-employment for the prior taxable year, whether such prior taxable year begins before or after November 1, 1981, or such ordinance.

(7) Any ordinance imposing a tax authorized by subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to any business, trade, occupation or profession upon which a tax is imposed under ORS 267.360 (Business, trade, occupational and professional licenses and fees) .

(8) The district board may not adopt an ordinance increasing a tax authorized by subsection (1) of this section unless the board makes a finding that the economy in the district has recovered to an extent sufficient to warrant the increase in tax. In making the finding, the board shall consider regional employment and income growth. [1969 c.643 §35; 1981 c.907 §3; 2003 c.576 §197; 2003 c.739 §7; 2009 c.253 §1]

Source: Section 267.385 — Employer payroll tax; collection; enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 261.730 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 261 / Section 261.730
261.730 Disposal of district books and records
Status: in_force

After the affairs of the district have been fully settled, all books and records of the district shall be deposited by the trustees in the office of the county clerk of the county wherein the district or its principal part in area thereof is located, and the corporate existence of the district without further action is dissolved and terminated for all purposes.

Source: Section 261.730 — Disposal of district books and records; termination of corporate existence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors261.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 264.875 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 264 / Section 264.875
264.875 Assumption of debts and obligations of district upon dissolution
Status: in_force

(1) An irrigation district within which a water district is situated, or a city supplying water to a water district, may enter into a written agreement with a water district contemplating dissolution undertaking to assume, in the event of such dissolution, all of the outstanding debts and obligations of the water district and to continue to furnish water to the inhabitants of the dissolving district for domestic and municipal use for a term therein specified, not to exceed 25 years. Subject to the provisions of this section, the successor city shall, if the dissolution is approved, have the powers and assume the responsibilities, with reference to domestic water supply, as are conferred and imposed upon cities under ORS 223.005 (Appropriation and condemnation for public use within and without city limits) to 223.105 (Proceedings to condemn property for city improvements when owner and city disagree on price) , 223.205 (Scope and application) to 223.930 (Streets along city boundaries or partly within and without city) and ORS chapter 225. Any person entitled to water service within the area of the dissolved district has the same remedies at law or in equity to enforce the rights of the person to water supply service as are available to enforce the right to water service within the city.

(2) The successor city or district shall furnish domestic water supply and service to persons owning or occupying property within the dissolved district on the same terms and conditions as in the case of those owning or occupying property within the city, or elsewhere within the irrigation district. If the district assets and obligations are transferred to a city, the city may charge a rate for the service that is no more than the rate which is uniformly applied to all users in similar classifications outside the city. No such differential rate may be charged, however, unless such a differential is provided for, and specifically limited, by the terms of the agreement made prior to the dissolution. Nothing in this section authorizes a city or an irrigation district to levy an ad valorem real property tax on property outside the city or district.

(3) Any debts or obligations assumed by the successor city or by the irrigation district by reason of, or during the period of, its commitment under the agreement shall bind the city or irrigation district until they are fully paid and discharged. No contract shall be effective unless all of the terms thereof are reduced to writing, signed by the entities, and filed with the county clerk as a part of and at the time the findings and plan of dissolution are filed under ORS 198.925 (Findings of fact by district board) . [1971 c.601 §5; 1983 c.740 §67]

Source: Section 264.875 — Assumption of debts and obligations of district upon dissolution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors264.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 261.335 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 261 / Section 261.335
261.335 Districts subject to public contracting and purchasing requirements
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, people’s utility districts are subject to the public contracting and purchasing requirements of ORS 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) to 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) , 279C.005 (Definitions) , 279C.100 (Definitions for ORS 279C.100 to 279C.125) to 279C.125 (Architectural, engineering, photogrammetric mapping, transportation planning and land surveying services selection process for local public improvements procured through state agency) and 279C.300 (Policy on competition) to 279C.470 (Compensation for contractor on contract declared void by court) and ORS chapters 279A and 279B, except ORS 279A.140 (State procurement of goods and services) and 279A.250 (Definitions for ORS 279A.250 to 279A.290) to 279A.290 (Miscellaneous receipts accounts) .

(2) The public contracting and purchasing requirements of ORS 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) to 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) , 279C.005 (Definitions) , 279C.100 (Definitions for ORS 279C.100 to 279C.125) to 279C.125 (Architectural, engineering, photogrammetric mapping, transportation planning and land surveying services selection process for local public improvements procured through state agency) and 279C.300 (Policy on competition) to 279C.470 (Compensation for contractor on contract declared void by court) and ORS chapters 279A and 279B do not apply to contracts entered into by districts for the acquisition, construction, improvement or equipping of a renewable energy facility or for the purchase or sale of electricity, electrical capacity or renewable energy certificates. [Amended by 1957 c.334 §2; 1961 c.409 §1; 1985 c.474 §5; 2003 c.794 §222; 2007 c.301 §39; 2007 c.895 §10]

Source: Section 261.335 — Districts subject to public contracting and purchasing requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors261.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 264.348 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 264 / Section 264.348
264.348 Copies of code to be filed with Department of State Fire Marshal and posted at fire stations
Status: in_force

Copies of the fire prevention code referred to in ORS 264.342 (Adoption of fire prevention code) shall be filed with the Department of the State Fire Marshal and a copy shall be posted at each fire station within the domestic water supply district. [1953 c.206 §4; 2003 c.802 §87; 2021 c.539 §110]

Source: Section 264.348 — Copies of code to be filed with Department of State Fire Marshal and posted at fire stations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors264.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 264.505 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 264 / Section 264.505
264.505 Agreement to supply additional water prior to approval of annexation petition
Status: in_force

Before approval of the board of commissioners is given to a petition for annexation, the board shall secure from the independent water supply source of the district, if any, an agreement to supply such additional water as may be needed. [1953 c.682 §§2,3,4,5,6; 1967 c.436 §1; 1969 c.79 §1; 1969 c.666 §35; 1971 c.727 §81]

Source: Section 264.505 — Agreement to supply additional water prior to approval of annexation petition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors264.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 265.050 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 265 / Section 265.050
265.050 Board of directors
Status: in_force

(1) The power and authority given a cemetery maintenance district shall be exercised by and through a board of directors, each member of which shall be an elector of the district.

(2) The electors of a district may elect a board of three directors or five directors.

(3) Except as provided by ORS 265.100 (Organization of board) , each director shall be elected to serve for a term of four years.

(4) The board of directors shall fill any vacancy on the board as provided in ORS 198.320 (Filling of vacancies on governing bodies of certain districts) . [Amended by 1971 c.727 §88; 1973 c.796 §21; 1975 c.647 §25; 1983 c.83 §40; 1983 c.350 §106; 2003 c.284 §1]

Source: Section 265.050 — Board of directors; terms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors265.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 263.250 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 263 / Section 263.250
263.250 Power to lease or contract for use of facilities
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers granted under ORS 263.240 (General powers of commission) , the commission shall also have the power to lease to any municipality or person, or to contract for the use or operation by any municipality or person, of all or any part of the facilities authorized by this chapter, including but not limited to parking facilities, concession facilities of all kinds and any property or property rights appurtenant to such facilities for such period and under such terms and conditions and upon such rental, fees and charges as the commission may determine, and may pledge all or any portion of such rentals, fees and charges and all other revenue derived from the ownership or operation of such facilities to pay and secure the payment of general obligation bonds or revenue bonds issued for authorized purposes. [1985 c.654 §5]

Source: Section 263.250 — Power to lease or contract for use of facilities; use of revenues to pay bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors263.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 268.318 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 268 / Section 268.318
268.318 District approval required for disposal, transfer or resource recovery site or facility
Status: in_force

(1) No public or private disposal, transfer or resource recovery site or facility in the metropolitan service district shall be established, modified or extended without the prior approval of the district. The district may deny an application for the establishment, modification or extension of a site or facility if pursuant to its solid waste management plan the district has either:

(a) Entered into contracts obligating the district to supply or direct minimum quantities of solid wastes to sites or facilities designated in the contract in order that those sites or facilities will operate economically and generate sufficient revenues to liquidate any bonded or other indebtedness incurred by reason of those sites or facilities; or

(b) Adopted a franchise system for the disposal of solid or liquid wastes.

(2) In considering an application for the establishment, modification or extension of a site or facility, the metropolitan service district may take into account the location and number of existing sites or facilities and their remaining capacities, whether the proposed establishment, modification or extension complies with the district’s solid waste management plan and whether the applicant has complied with all other applicable regulatory requirements.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) As used in this subsection:

(A) “Compost” has the meaning given that term in ORS 459.005 (Definitions for ORS 459.005 to 459.437, 459.705 to 459.790 and 459A.005 to 459A.665) .

(B) “Disposal site” has the meaning given that term in ORS 459.005 (Definitions for ORS 459.005 to 459.437, 459.705 to 459.790 and 459A.005 to 459A.665) .

(C) “Property line” has the meaning given that term in ORS 92.010 (Definitions for ORS 92.010 to 92.192) .

(D) “School” has the meaning given that term in ORS 459.243 (Restrictions on issuance of permits under ORS 459.245) .

(b) The metropolitan service district may not approve the establishment of a commercial disposal site for composting if the property line of the proposed disposal site for composting is located within 1,500 feet of a property line of a school that is within an exception area for rural residential uses. [1979 c.531 §2; 1997 c.833 §24; 2013 c.524 §6]

Source: Section 268.318 — District approval required for disposal, transfer or resource recovery site or facility; criteria , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors268.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 264.240 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 264 / Section 264.240
264.240 Eminent domain authority
Status: in_force

A domestic water supply district created under this chapter may exercise the power of eminent domain both inside and outside of its boundaries, and may purchase, sell, condemn and appropriate real property, water, water rights and riparian rights. A district also has the right to purchase or obtain from other local governments as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , water or water rights, or an interest in water or water rights, or an interest in a water pipeline owned or operated by any such local government, or to obtain jointly with any such local government, any right, or to lay and own individually or jointly with any local government, any water pipeline for the purposes specified in ORS 264.110 (Formation of domestic water supply district) . [Amended by 1969 c.666 §53; 2003 c.802 §82]

Source: Section 264.240 — Eminent domain authority; acquisition of property and property rights; obtaining or laying water pipelines , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors264.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 261.415 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 261 / Section 261.415
261.415 Vacancy in office of director
Status: in_force

(1) The office of director shall be considered vacant:

(a) Upon the failure of the person elected or appointed to the office to qualify for it not later than 30 days after the time the term of office commences;

(b) Upon the occurrence of any event listed in ORS 236.010 (Causes for vacancies in office) ; or

(c) Upon the incumbent’s absence from meetings of the board for 60 days without the consent of the board and upon the declaration by the board of the vacancy.

(2) Vacancies in the office of director occurring between elections shall be filled by the remaining members of the board, but when a vacancy exists for 30 days, or if the office is considered or declared vacant under subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section, the Governor may fill the vacancy.

(3) Any person appointed to fill such vacancy by the board or the Governor shall hold office until the next general election and until a successor is elected and qualified. [Amended by 1959 c.142 §1; 1969 c.669 §4; 1989 c.503 §31; 2003 c.14 §128]

Source: Section 261.415 — Vacancy in office of director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors261.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.370 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.370
267.370 District taxing authority
Status: in_force

(1) To carry out any of the powers granted by ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) , a district may by ordinance impose a tax:

(a) Upon the entire taxable income of every resident of the district subject to tax under ORS chapter 316 and upon the taxable income of every nonresident that is derived from sources within the district which income is subject to tax under ORS chapter 316; and

(b) On or measured by the net income of a mercantile, manufacturing, business, financial, centrally assessed, investment, insurance or other corporation or entity taxable as a corporation doing business, located, or having a place of business or office within or having income derived from sources within the district which income is subject to tax under ORS chapter 317 or 318.

(2) The rate of the tax imposed by ordinance adopted under authority of subsection (1) of this section shall not exceed one percent. The tax may be imposed and collected as a surtax upon the state income or excise tax.

(3) Any ordinance adopted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall require a nonresident, corporation or other entity taxable as a corporation having income from activity both within and without the district taxable by the State of Oregon to allocate and apportion such net income to the district in the manner required for allocation and apportionment of income under ORS 314.280 (Allocation of income of financial institution or public utility from business within and without state) and 314.605 (Short title) to 314.675 (Apportionment of net loss) .

(4) The district shall allow a credit against the tax imposed pursuant to this section, in an amount equal to the employer’s payroll tax paid to the district by the taxpayer.

(5) If a district adopts an ordinance under this section, the ordinance shall be consistent with any state law relating to the same subject, and with rules and regulations of the Department of Revenue prescribed under ORS 305.620 (Collection and distribution of local taxes on income and sales) .

(6) An ordinance adopted under this section shall not declare an emergency. [1969 c.643 §33; 1971 c.600 §1; 1975 c.752 §2]

Source: Section 267.370 — District taxing authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 264.360 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 264 / Section 264.360
264.360 Cooperative agreements
Status: in_force

(1) Districts may enter into cooperative agreements with each other providing for the joint acquisition, construction, ownership, use or control of facilities for the collection, treatment, distribution or supply of water.

(2) Each district may issue and sell general obligation, revenue or refunding bonds, subject to the limitations and procedures contained or referred to in this chapter for the authorization, issuance or sale of such bonds, for the purpose of paying its share of the cost of the acquisition or construction of facilities provided for in cooperative agreements authorized by this section. [1963 c.146 §1; 1969 c.666 §28]

Note: 264.360 (Cooperative agreements) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 264 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 264.360 — Cooperative agreements; bonding power , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors264.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 261.425 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 261 / Section 261.425
261.425 Officers of board
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall choose one of its members president, one vice president, and one treasurer. The board shall choose a secretary of the district, who may or may not be a member of the board. In the absence or disability of the president, the vice president shall act as president.

(2) The treasurer shall be custodian of all funds of the district, and pay them out only on order of the board. [Amended by 1967 c.451 §20; 1969 c.345 §3]

Source: Section 261.425 — Officers of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors261.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.010 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.010
267.010 Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “District” means a mass transit district established under ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) .

(2) “District board” or “board” means the board of directors of a district.

(3) “Mass transit system” or “transit system” means the property, equipment and improvements of whatever nature owned, used, constructed, maintained, controlled or operated to provide mass transportation for passengers or to provide for the movement of people, including park-and-ride stations, transfer stations, parking lots, malls and skyways, provided that nothing contained herein shall limit the power of a city to exercise its general powers over or provide such stations, lots, malls or skyways.

(4) “Metropolitan statistical area” means an area designated by the United States Office of Management and Budget as a metropolitan statistical area. [1969 c.643 §1; 1973 c.116 §1; 2009 c.11 §26]

Source: Section 267.010 — Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 266.380 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 266 / Section 266.380
266.380 Changing manner of electing board members
Status: in_force

(1) This section establishes the procedure for determining whether the method adopted in a district for nominating and electing board members should be changed to another method. The question shall be decided by election. The district board:

(a) May order the election on its own resolution; or

(b) Shall order the election when a petition is filed as provided in this section.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this section shall be as provided for an initiative petition in ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) .

(3) If the question proposes creation of zones or a change in the boundaries or the number of existing zones, the following requirements shall apply:

(a) The petition shall contain a map indicating the proposed zone boundaries. The map shall be attached to the cover sheet of the petition and shall not exceed 14 inches by 17 inches in size.

(b) Notwithstanding ORS 250.035 (Form of ballot titles for state and local measures) , the statement summarizing the measure and its major effect in the ballot title shall not exceed 150 words. The statement:

(A) Shall specify the method of nomination and election of board members from among the methods described in ORS 266.375 (Manner of electing board members) . The statement also shall specify whether, in filling each position on the board, an elector of the district may sign a petition of nomination or vote for a candidate from any zone or only for a candidate from the zone in which the elector resides.

(B) Shall include a general description of the proposed boundaries of the zones, using streets and other generally recognized features.

(c) The order calling the election shall contain a map of the proposed zone boundaries and a metes and bounds or legal description of the proposed zone boundaries. The map and description shall be prepared by the county surveyor or county assessor and shall reflect any adjustments made in the boundaries under subsection (6) of this section.

(4) The map to be contained in the petition under subsection (3) of this section shall be prepared by the county surveyor or county assessor. The chief petitioners shall pay the county for the cost of preparing the map, as determined by the county surveyor or county assessor. The county clerk shall not accept the prospective petition for filing until the chief petitioners have paid the amount due.

(5) Subsection (3) of this section does not apply if the question proposes abolition of all zones.

(6) Before submitting to election a question to which subsection (3) of this section applies, the district board shall adjust the proposed boundaries of the zones to make them as nearly equal in population as feasible according to the latest federal census. The district board shall amend the ballot title as necessary to reflect its adjustment of the boundaries.

(7) If the electors of the district approve the establishment of zones or a change in the boundaries or the number of existing zones, board members shall continue to serve until their terms of office expire. As vacancies occur, positions to be filled by nomination or election by zone shall be filled by persons who reside within zones which are not represented on the board. If more than one zone is not represented on the board when a vacancy occurs, the zone entitled to elect a board member shall be decided by lot. [1975 c.249 §3; 1983 c.350 §120; 1995 c.79 §92; 1995 c.534 §14]

Source: Section 266.380 — Changing manner of electing board members; requirements; election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors266.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.120 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.120
267.120 Officers of board
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall choose from among its members, by majority vote of the members, a president, vice president, treasurer and secretary, to serve for terms of two years.

(2) Each director, before entering upon the duties of office, shall take and subscribe to an oath that the director will honestly, faithfully and impartially perform duties as a director and disclose any conflict of interest the director may have in any matter to be acted upon by the board. A copy of the oath shall be filed with the secretary of the board. [1969 c.643 §6; 1971 c.23 §7; 1971 c.403 §4; 1975 c.605 §15]

Source: Section 267.120 — Officers of board; terms; oath , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 261.241 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 261 / Section 261.241
261.241 Membership in electric cooperative or limited liability corporation
Status: in_force

A people’s utility district may become a member of an electric cooperative, or of a limited liability company, for the purposes of planning, financing, constructing, acquiring, operating, owning or maintaining property used for the generation and associated transmission of electricity within or outside this state. A district may not become a stockholder in, or lend the credit of the district to, an electric cooperative or a limited liability company. If a district becomes a member of an electric cooperative or of a limited liability company, the district may not exercise the power of eminent domain for the benefit of the electric cooperative or limited liability company. [2007 c.301 §35 and 2007 c.895 §6]

Source: Section 261.241 — Membership in electric cooperative or limited liability corporation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors261.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.210 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.210
267.210 Preparation of general plan for mass transit system
Status: in_force

(1) A district shall, within a reasonable time after formation, prepare a broad, general plan for a mass transit system for the district. The plan shall be prepared in cooperation with the Department of Transportation and cities and counties located within and adjacent to the district.

(2) The plan shall show existing and proposed transit systems of the district and of other public and private agencies relating to mass transit. It shall demonstrate a basis for the coordination and planning of future construction, improvement and equipment acquisition of the district, governmental agencies and private interests to assure maximum efficiency and use of mass transit in the district. The plans shall be based on the needs of the district and take into consideration the plans and programs, if any, developed by the Department of Transportation and cities and counties located within the district. The district may have access to all information, statistics, plans and data in the possession of or available to any state agency or public corporation which is pertinent to the preparation of the plan and may reimburse the agency or corporation for any expense incurred in cooperating with the board.

(3) The district board shall revise the plan as necessary for the proper control, utilization, development and improvement of the district transit system. [1969 c.643 §20; 1973 c.116 §4]

Source: Section 267.210 — Preparation of general plan for mass transit system; content; revision , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.640 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.640
267.640 Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

Refunding bonds of the same character and tenor as those replaced thereby may be issued pursuant to a resolution adopted by the district governing body without submitting to the electors the question of authorizing the issuance of the bonds. [1974 c.9 §14]

Source: Section 267.640 — Refunding bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.620 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.620
267.620 Power to levy taxes
Status: in_force

(1) A district may levy annually an ad valorem tax on all taxable property within its boundaries not to exceed in any one year one-half percent (0.005) of the real market value of all taxable property within the boundaries of such district, computed in accordance with ORS 308.207 (Computation of real market value for taxing or bonding limitations) . The district may also annually assess, levy and collect a special tax upon all such property in an amount sufficient to pay the yearly interest on bonds previously issued by the district and then outstanding, together with any portion of the principal of such bonds maturing within the year. The special tax shall be applied only in payment of the interest and principal of bonds issued by the corporation, but the corporation may apply any funds it may have toward the payment of principal and interest of any such bonds.

(2) Such taxes shall be levied in each year and returned to the county officer whose duty it is to extend the tax levy by the time required by law for city taxes to be levied and returned. All taxes levied by the district shall become payable at the same time and be collected by the same officer who collects county taxes and shall be turned over to the district according to law. The county officer whose duty it is to extend the county levy shall extend the levy of the district in the same manner as city taxes are extended. Property shall be subject to sale for nonpayment of taxes levied by the corporation in like manner and with like effect as in the case of county and state taxes.

(3) In taxation a district may classify property on the basis of services received from the district and prescribe different tax rates for the different classes of property. [1974 c.9 §12; 1991 c.459 §366]

Source: Section 267.620 — Power to levy taxes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 261.235 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 261 / Section 261.235
261.235 Definitions for ORS 261.235 to 261.255
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 261.235 (Definitions for ORS 261.235 to 261.255) to 261.255 (Use of district money or property) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “City” means a city organized under the law of California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon or Washington and owning and operating an electric light and power system.

(2) “Common facilities” means any property used for the generation, transmission, distribution or marketing of electricity and related goods and services that are owned or operated jointly by a people’s utility district organized under this chapter and at least one other city, district, electric cooperative or person.

(3) “District” means a people’s utility district organized under this chapter or a similar public utility district organized under the law of California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada or Washington.

(4) “Electric cooperative” means a cooperative corporation organized under the law of California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon or Washington and owning and operating an electric distribution system. [1967 c.603 §8; 1979 c.151 §3; 1999 c.865 §38; 2007 c.301 §33; 2007 c.895 §4a]

Source: Section 261.235 — Definitions for ORS 261.235 to 261.255 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors261.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 261.055 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 261 / Section 261.055
261.055 Special elections called by board
Status: in_force

When any people’s utility district desires to hold an election for the purpose of submitting to the electors of the district any question that may lawfully be submitted to them, the board may, at any regular or special meeting called in accordance with its rules or the statutes governing the same, adopt a resolution calling a special election to be held on a date specified in ORS 255.345 (Special election dates) , and may in the same resolution designate and describe in general terms the question which is to be submitted at the special election. [Formerly 261.505]

Source: Section 261.055 — Special elections called by board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors261.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 266.325 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 266 / Section 266.325
266.325 Changing number of board members
Status: in_force

(1) This section establishes the procedure for determining the following questions:

(a) Whether a district having a three-member board shall increase the number of members to five.

(b) Whether a district having a five-member board shall decrease the number of members to three.

(2) The question of increasing or decreasing the membership of the district board shall be determined at a regular district election. The district board shall order that the question be submitted to the electors when a petition is filed with the secretary of the board requesting that the electors of the district be permitted to vote on the question. The requirements for preparing, circulating and filing the petition shall be as provided for an initiative petition in ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) . The board shall be increased to five members or decreased to three members if a majority of the votes cast on the question favors the increase or decrease. At an election to increase the membership, electors shall vote for candidates to fill the additional positions.

(3) Not later than the 40th day before the regular district election at which a question under this section will be submitted, the district elections authority shall notify the Secretary of State. If the electors favor the increase or decrease in board membership, not later than the 30th day after the election, the Secretary of State by rule shall allocate and stagger the terms of the board members under ORS 266.335 (Continuing schedule of biennial elections after change in number of board members) . [1957 c.57 §7; 1983 c.350 §115; 1985 c.808 §75]

Source: Section 266.325 — Changing number of board members; election; notice to Secretary of State , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors266.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 264.480 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 264 / Section 264.480
264.480 Board of commissioners after merger or consolidation
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 198.910 (Joint meeting of governing bodies of merged or consolidated districts and cities) and 198.915 (Election of board members at regular district election) , when, at an election on consolidation or merger, a majority of the votes cast in each affected district is in favor of merger or consolidation or when merger or consolidation of districts is approved by a final order of a local government boundary commission, if all but one of the affected districts together contain fewer than 20 percent of the electors or owners of land within the successor or surviving district, the district board of the district containing the largest number of electors or owners of land shall serve as the district board of the surviving or successor district. The terms of office of members of the district board of the surviving or successor district chosen under this subsection shall not be affected by the merger or consolidation.

(2) The board selected under subsection (1) of this section or ORS 198.912 (Apportionment of board members for certain surviving or successor districts) shall immediately meet as required by ORS 198.910 (Joint meeting of governing bodies of merged or consolidated districts and cities) , organize as provided by this chapter and, by resolution, declare the districts merged or consolidated. In areas outside the jurisdiction of a local government boundary commission, the merger or consolidation is complete from the date of adoption of the resolution. Within the jurisdiction of a local government boundary commission, the merger or consolidation takes effect as provided in ORS 199.480 (Filing of major boundary change order) (1)(c).

(3) For purposes of ad valorem taxation, a boundary change must be filed in final approved form with the county assessor and the Department of Revenue as provided in ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) . [1983 c.195 §2; 1997 c.590 §3; 2001 c.138 §8]

Source: Section 264.480 — Board of commissioners after merger or consolidation; duties; terms; filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors264.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 268.360 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 268 / Section 268.360
268.360 Authority to exercise police power
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of a district charter:

(1) For purposes of its authorized functions a district may exercise police power and in so doing adopt the ordinances that a majority of the members of its council considers necessary for the proper functioning of the district. All legislative acts shall be by ordinance.

(2) Unless otherwise specified by the district in the ordinance, an ordinance shall become effective on the 90th day after its adoption. If the district refers an ordinance to the electors, the ordinance shall become effective on the 30th day after its approval by a majority of the electors voting on the measure or on a later date specified in the ordinance. If a referendum petition, other than a petition referring an ordinance declaring an emergency, is filed with the filing officer not later than the 90th day after the adoption of the ordinance and before the ordinance takes effect, the effective date of the ordinance shall be suspended. An ordinance referred by a proper referendum petition shall become inoperative and shall not take effect if a majority of the electors voting on the measure reject the ordinance.

(3) In addition to the provisions of ORS 268.990 (Penalties) , violation of the district’s ordinances may be enjoined by the district in an action in a court of competent jurisdiction.

(4) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates any ordinances or order of the district pertaining to one or more of its authorized functions shall incur a civil penalty not to exceed $500 a day for each day of violation.

(5) When an order assessing a civil penalty under this section becomes final by operation of law or on appeal, and the amount of penalty is not paid within 10 days after the order becomes final, the order may be recorded with the county clerk in any county of this state. The clerk shall record the name of the person incurring the penalty and the amount of the penalty in the County Clerk Lien Record. [1969 c.700 §24; 1977 c.95 §4; 1977 c.665 §12; 1981 c.173 §41; 1981 c.353 §4; 1983 c.350 §132; 1991 c.15 §4; 1991 c.734 §16; 1997 c.833 §13; 2003 c.561 §1]

Source: Section 268.360 — Authority to exercise police power; ordinances; effective dates; enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors268.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 267.615 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 267 / Section 267.615
267.615 Financing methods
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of performing any of the powers conferred by ORS 267.510 (Definitions for ORS 267.510 to 267.650) to 267.650 (Finance elections) , a transportation district may use any of the following methods of financing:

(a) Service charges and user fees collected under ORS 267.570 (Powers relating to public transportation) (1)(d).

(b) Levy ad valorem taxes under ORS 267.620 (Power to levy taxes) .

(c) Use of a revolving fund as authorized for mass transit districts under ORS 267.310 (Revolving fund) .

(d) Sale of bonds under ORS 267.630 (Issuance and sale of bonds) and 267.640 (Refunding bonds) .

(e) Levy of business license fees as authorized for mass transit districts under ORS 267.360 (Business, trade, occupational and professional licenses and fees) .

(f) Levy of a tax measured by net income as authorized for mass transit districts under ORS 267.370 (District taxing authority) .

(g) Levy of a tax measured by employer payrolls as authorized for mass transit districts under ORS 267.380 (Definitions for ORS 267.380 and 267.385) and 267.385 (Employer payroll tax) .

(h) Acceptance and use of any contributions or loans from the United States, without limitation by any other provision of ORS 267.510 (Definitions for ORS 267.510 to 267.650) to 267.650 (Finance elections) requiring approval of indebtedness.

(i) Any combination of the provisions of paragraphs (a) to (h) of this subsection.

(2) A district shall not use any method of financing authorized under subsection (1)(c) to (g) of this section without first obtaining authorization at a properly called election held for that purpose. [1975 c.737 §2; 1981 c.512 §1]

Source: Section 267.615 — Financing methods , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors267.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 268.340 — OR Code / Title 24 / Chapter 268 / Section 268.340
268.340 Acquisition of property
Status: in_force

(1) To the extent necessary to provide a metropolitan aspect of a public service, a district may acquire by purchase, condemnation, devise, gift or grant real and personal property or any interest therein within and without the district, including property of other public corporations. In so doing the district may proceed under ORS chapter 35.

(2) A district may lease and dispose of property in accordance with ORS 271.300 (Application and administration of ORS 271.300 to 271.360) to 271.360 (Lease requirements) .

(3) For purposes of surveys necessary for its proper functioning, a district may enter upon land, after giving the owner thereof reasonable advance notice of the entry. [1969 c.700 §§13,14,15; 1979 c.804 §5; 1985 c.443 §3]

Source: Section 268.340 — Acquisition of property; condemnation procedure; authority to lease and dispose of property; right of entry to survey lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors268.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).