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OR Rev Stat § 403.505 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.505 - Formation.

(1) Ten or more residents of a county may petition the county board, or a county board by its own resolution may resolve, for the formation of a radio and data district within all or a portion of the county. (2) In the case of two or more contiguous counties, 10 or more residents of the contiguous area may petition the county boards of all counties within the contiguous area for the formation of a district or the county boards of all counties within the contiguous area may adopt the same resolution for the formation of a district within the contiguous area. (3) In addition to other required matters, a petition or resolution 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 403.510. (4) The petition or resolution shall include a description of the proposed district, including district boundaries. If all or a portion of the members of a district board are to be elected by zone, the petition or resolution shall include a description of zone boundaries. If zones are proposed to be established within the district, the zones proposed to be established shall comply with ORS 403.520. [2009 c.584 §3]
OR Rev Stat § 403.507 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.507 - Size of district board; qualifications.

(1) The governing body of a radio and data district shall be a board of three or five members, to be elected by the electors of the district, and an administrator, to be appointed by the district board. (2) Every elector of a district is qualified to be a member of the district board. [2009 c.584 §4]
OR Rev Stat § 403.510 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.510 - Size of district board at formation; terms of office.

(1) The number of district board members to be elected in a radio and data district shall be three or five, according to the number set forth in the petition or resolution for formation. The terms of the first district board members shall be determined as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section. (2) If a three-member district 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 district 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. [2009 c.584 §5]
OR Rev Stat § 403.512 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.512 - Election of district board after formation; terms.

(1) At the regular district election of a radio and data district, successors to the district 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 403.520: (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 403.510, the term of a district board member is four years. [2009 c.584 §6]
OR Rev Stat § 403.515 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.515 - Oath of office.

A district board member of a radio and data district shall take the oath of office within 10 days after receiving the certificate of election. [2009 c.584 §7]
OR Rev Stat § 403.517 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.517 - District board as governing body; president and administrator; meetings; vacancies.

(1) The district board of a radio and data district is the governing body of the district and shall exercise all powers of the district. (2) At its first meeting or as soon thereafter as may be practicable, the district board shall choose one of its members as president and shall appoint an administrator who need not be a member of the board. In case of the absence, or inability to act, of the president or administrator, the district board shall, by order entered upon the minutes, choose a president pro tempore, or administrator pro tempore, or both, as the case may be. (3) The district board shall hold meetings, either in the day or evening, as may be necessary. (4) The district board shall fill any vacancy on the board as provided in ORS 198.320. [2009 c.584 §8; 2011 c.292 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 403.520 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.520 - Methods of election.

(1) The district board members of a radio and data district may be elected by one of the following methods or a combination thereof: (a) Elected by the electors of zones that are as nearly equal in population as possible according to the latest federal census. (b) Elected at large by position number by the electors of the district. (2) Candidates for election from zones shall be nominated by the electors of the zones. Candidates for election at large may be nominated by the electors of zones or by the electors of the district, as determined under subsection (3) of this section. (3) Where the method selected under subsection (2) of this section includes a combination of nomination of candidates from zones and nomination of candidates at large, the number of candidates to be nominated in each manner shall be specified in the petition or resolution for formation of the district described in ORS 403.505. [2009 c.584 §9]
OR Rev Stat § 403.522 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.522 - Boundaries of zones for district board members; adjustment for population and district boundary changes.

(1) The district board of a radio and data district shall adjust zones established within a district as necessary to make them as nearly equal in population as is feasible according to the latest federal census. The district board also shall adjust boundaries of zones as necessary to reflect boundary changes of the district. (2) For purposes of ad valorem property taxation, a district change must be filed in final approved form with the county assessor and the Department of Revenue as provided in ORS 308.225. [2009 c.584 §10]
OR Rev Stat § 403.525 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.525 - General district powers.

Every radio and data district shall have power: (1) To have and use a common seal. (2) To sue and be sued in the name of the district. (3) To construct, reconstruct, acquire, maintain, upgrade and operate radio and data communication facilities and equipment, including land, buildings, improvements and other property needed to maintain two-way radio and data emergency communications within the district and to connect with other emergency communications facilities and networks within and outside of the district. (4) 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 district board, are necessary or proper to fulfill the purposes of the district, and to pay for and hold the same. (5) To make and accept any and all contracts, deeds, leases, releases and documents of any kind that, in the judgment of the district 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. (6) To assess, levy and collect taxes to pay the cost of acquiring sites for and constructing, reconstructing, altering, operating and maintaining any property, equipment or facilities that may be acquired, or any lawful claims or demands against the district, and the operating expenses of the district. (7) To employ all necessary agents and employees. (8) To make and enforce rules and regulations for the proper operations of the district. (9) To prohibit any person that violates any rule or regulation from thereafter using the facilities of the district for such period as the district board may determine. (10) To call necessary or proper district elections after the formation of the district. (11) To enlarge the boundaries of the district as provided by ORS 198.705 to 198.955. (12) To establish and collect reasonable fees and charges to support district operations and the maintenance and operation of district property, facilities and equipment. (13) Generally to do and perform any and all acts necessary and proper to the complete exercise and effect of any of the district’s powers or the purposes for which the district was formed. [2009 c.584 §11]
OR Rev Stat § 403.527 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.527 - Levy of taxes.

(1) At the time of formation or, after formation, through determination of the district board of a radio and data district, the district may establish a permanent rate limitation on ad valorem property taxes as prescribed in ORS 280.070. (2) A district board may elect to impose a local option tax under ORS 280.040 to 280.145 in lieu of a permanent rate limitation. (3) Upon receiving authority from district electors to levy ad valorem property taxes, the district board shall for each fiscal year determine and establish the rate or amount of ad valorem property taxes to be levied by the district within any applicable tax limitation. [2009 c.584 §12]
OR Rev Stat § 403.530 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.530 - Deposit and disbursement of district moneys.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 403.500 to 403.542, the moneys of a radio and data 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 district administrator and countersigned by the president of the district board. The district board may by resolution designate other persons who may sign warrants or checks on behalf of the president or administrator. (2) If district funds are deposited with the county treasurer, the county treasurer shall pay out moneys from the funds only upon the written order of the district board, signed by the president of the board and countersigned by the district administrator. The order shall specify the name of the person to whom the moneys are to be paid and the fund from which the moneys are 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 district board. (3) The county treasurer shall keep the order as a voucher, and shall keep a specific account of receipts and disbursements of moneys for the district. [2009 c.584 §13]
OR Rev Stat § 403.532 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.532 - County counsel to aid district board.

The district board of a radio and data district may call upon the county counsel of the county in which the district is located for advice on district business. If the district is located in more than one county, the district may by intergovernmental agreement designate the county counsel of any one county as counsel for the district. The district board may at any time employ special counsel for any purpose. [2009 c.584 §14]
OR Rev Stat § 403.535 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.535 - Power to contract bonded indebtedness.

A radio and data district has the power to contract bonded indebtedness for the purpose of providing funds: (1) To acquire land, rights of way and interests in land, buildings and equipment. (2) To improve land and install facilities. (3) To construct, reconstruct, improve, repair and furnish buildings. (4) To acquire equipment of all types, including vehicular equipment necessary for and in the use, development and improvement of the real property, equipment and facilities of the district. (5) To pay the costs, expenses and attorney fees incurred in the issue and sale of the bonds. (6) To fund or refund outstanding indebtedness, or for any one or combination of any such purposes. [2009 c.584 §15]
OR Rev Stat § 403.537 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.537 - Bond elections.

(1) For the purpose of providing funds with which to put into effect one or any combination of the purposes authorized under ORS 403.535, the district board of a radio and data district, when authorized by a majority of those voting at an election called for that purpose, may borrow money and sell and dispose of general obligation bonds. (2) The district board: (a) May order an election under this section on its own resolution; or (b) Shall order an election under this section when a petition is filed as provided in this section. (3) A petition shall specify a dollar amount for carrying out any one or more of the purposes authorized by ORS 403.535. The requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this section shall be as provided for an initiative petition under ORS 255.135 to 255.205. [2009 c.584 §16]
OR Rev Stat § 403.540 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.540 - Authority for issuance of general obligation bonds and revenue bonds; issuance and sale.

(1) Whenever authorized by the electors of the district, the district board of a radio and data district 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) 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 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 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 the district. 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. (3) General obligation and revenue bonds must recite that they are issued under ORS 403.500 to 403.542. All bonds shall be signed by the president of the district board and attested by the district administrator. (4) All general obligation and revenue bonds issued, including refunding bonds, shall be issued as prescribed in ORS chapter 287A. [2009 c.584 §17]
OR Rev Stat § 403.542 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.542 - Contracts with United States.

(1) In carrying out the powers conferred by ORS 403.500 to 403.542, a radio and data district may contract with the United States or any agency thereof for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, maintenance and operation, or any of them, of radio and data equipment and facilities or other property for use by the district. (2) Contract provisions for repayment of any loan from the United States, and the bonds securing the payment of the loan, if any are issued, may be of any term or denomination not exceeding 50 years and may call for the payment of interest not exceeding seven percent per annum, may provide for installments and for repayment of the principal at such times as may be required by federal law or as may be agreed upon between the district board and the United States agency. [2009 c.584 §18]
OR Rev Stat § 404.100 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.100 - Search and Rescue Coordinator; appointment; duties.

The Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management shall appoint a Search and Rescue Coordinator to: (1) Coordinate the search and rescue function of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management; (2) Coordinate the activities of state and federal agencies involved in search and rescue; (3) Establish liaison with the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association and other public and private organizations and agencies involved in search and rescue; (4) Provide on-scene search and rescue coordination when requested by an authorized person; (5) Coordinate and process requests for the use of volunteers and equipment; (6) Assist in developing training and outdoor education programs; (7) Gather statistics in search and rescue operations; and (8) Gather and disseminate resource information of personnel, equipment and materials available for search and rescue. [Formerly 401.550; 2021 c.539 §88b] Note: The amendments to 404.100 by section 88b, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 155, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative until July 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience. The Director of the Office of Emergency Management shall appoint a Search and Rescue Coordinator to: (1) Coordinate the search and rescue function of the Office of Emergency Management; (2) Coordinate the activities of state and federal agencies involved in search and rescue; (3) Establish liaison with the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association and other public and private organizations and agencies involved in search and rescue; (4) Provide on-scene search and rescue coordination when requested by an authorized person; (5) Coordinate and process requests for the use of volunteers and equipment; (6) Assist in developing training and outdoor education programs; (7) Gather statistics in search and rescue operations; and (8) Gather and disseminate resource information of personnel, equipment and materials available for search and rescue.
OR Rev Stat § 404.105 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.105 - Program for air search and rescue.

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management shall establish and maintain a program for the air search and rescue of lost aircraft and persons and for the air support of other emergency situations. The program established under this section may include, but is not limited to, the following: (1) The formation of a volunteer air search and rescue organization and provision of appropriate training to this organization. (2) Directing, coordinating and performing air activities in conjunction with air search and rescue and other emergency situations. (3) Entering into agreements with private persons, volunteer organizations, and federal, state and local agencies for air search and rescue and other emergency activities. (4) Such other related activities as may be deemed necessary and appropriate by the Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. [Formerly 401.555; 2021 c.539 §88c] Note: The amendments to 404.105 by section 88c, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 155, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative until July 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience. The Office of Emergency Management shall establish and maintain a program for the air search and rescue of lost aircraft and persons and for the air support of other emergency situations. The program established under this section may include, but is not limited to, the following: (1) The formation of a volunteer air search and rescue organization and provision of appropriate training to this organization. (2) Directing, coordinating and performing air activities in conjunction with air search and rescue and other emergency situations. (3) Entering into agreements with private persons, volunteer organizations, and federal, state and local agencies for air search and rescue and other emergency activities. (4) Such other related activities as may be deemed necessary and appropriate by the Director of the Office of Emergency Management.
OR Rev Stat § 404.115 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue|Section 404.115 - Restriction of access to search and rescue area.

The sheriff of each county, the person performing the sheriff’s duties under ORS 404.110 or duly assigned military or state police personnel may restrict access to a specific search and rescue area. No unauthorized person shall then enter into a restricted area or interfere with a search and rescue. Provision shall be made for reasonable access by members of the media in the performance of newsgathering and reporting. Access shall be restricted for a reasonable period of time necessary to accomplish the search and rescue. [Formerly 401.570]