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OR Rev Stat § 403.330 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.330 - Changing number of board members; election; notice to Secretary of State.

(1) The question of increasing or decreasing the membership of the district board must be determined at a regular district election. The district board, by resolution, may order the question to be submitted to the electors of the district. If 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 district board shall order the question to be submitted to the electors. The requirements for preparing, circulating and filing the petition are as provided for an initiative petition in ORS 255.135 to 255.205. The board is increased to seven members or decreased to five 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. (2) When a district is situated entirely within one county, if the electors approve the increase or decrease in board membership, not later than the 30th day after the election, the district board shall adjust and stagger the terms of the board members as necessary in order to continue biennial elections of board members in accordance with ORS 403.335. The district board shall take into consideration and, as much as possible, provide for the continued method of representation adopted by the district under ORS 403.340. (3) When a district includes territory in more than one county, 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 adjust and stagger the terms of the board members as necessary in order to continue biennial elections of board members in accordance with ORS 403.335. The Secretary of State shall take into consideration and, as much as possible, provide for the continued method of representation adopted by the district under ORS 403.340. [Formerly 401.833]
OR Rev Stat § 403.335 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.335 - Continuing schedule of biennial elections after change in number of board members.

When a district expands the membership of its district board from five to seven members or reduces the membership of its board from seven to five members: (1) If the board is reduced to five members, at least two members must be elected at each regular district election. (2) If the board is expanded to seven members, at least three members must be elected at each regular district election. [Formerly 401.834]
OR Rev Stat § 403.340 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.340 - Manner of electing board members.

(1) The district board members may be elected in one of the following methods: (a) Elected by the electors of the district from zones as nearly equal in population as possible according to the latest federal census. Each elector of the district is entitled to vote for candidates for election from all the zones in the district. (b) Elected by the electors of the district from zones as nearly equal in population as possible according to the latest federal census. Each elector of the district is entitled to vote only for candidates for election from the zone in which the elector resides. (c) Except for one district board member-at-large, elected by the electors of the district from zones as nearly equal in population as possible according to the latest federal census. The district board member-at-large must be elected from the entire district. Each elector of the district is entitled to vote for the district board member-at-large and for candidates for election from the zone in which the elector resides. (d) Elected at large by position number by the electors of the district. (2) Candidates for election from zones must be nominated by electors of the zones. Candidates for election at large must be nominated by electors of the district. (3) Each candidate for election from a zone must be a resident of that zone. [Formerly 401.836]
OR Rev Stat § 403.345 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.345 - Election of board members.

At the regular district election, successors to the board members whose terms expire must be elected as follows: (1) In an unzoned district, if two board members are to be elected, the candidates receiving the first and second highest vote are elected. If three or four board members are to be elected, the candidates receiving the first, second or third or first, second, third and fourth highest vote are elected. (2) In a district that is zoned under ORS 403.340: (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 is 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 is elected. [Formerly 401.838]
OR Rev Stat § 403.355 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.355 - Changing number and manner of electing board members at same election; separate questions.

A question of changing the method of nominating and electing district board members under ORS 403.350 and a question of increasing or decreasing the number of district board members under ORS 403.330 may be submitted to the electors of a district at the same regular district election. However, the questions must be submitted to the electors as separate questions. [Formerly 401.841]
OR Rev Stat § 403.360 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.360 - General district powers.

A 9-1-1 communications district has the power: (1) To have and use a common seal. (2) To sue and be sued in its name. (3) 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. (4) To assess, levy and collect taxes to pay: (a) The cost of acquiring sites for and constructing, reconstructing, altering, operating and maintaining the components of the emergency communications system within the 9-1-1 service area; (b) A lawful claim against the district; and (c) The operating expenses of the district. (5) To employ all necessary agents and assistants. (6) To call elections after the formation of the district. (7) To enlarge the boundaries of the district as provided by ORS 198.705 to 198.955. (8) 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. [Formerly 401.842; 2015 c.247 §27]
OR Rev Stat § 403.365 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.365 - Authority to issue general obligation bonds; elector approval required; bond debt limit.

(1) For the purpose of carrying into effect the powers granted by ORS 403.300 to 403.380, as well as refunding outstanding obligations, a 9-1-1 communications district, when authorized by a majority of the votes cast at an election by electors of the district, may borrow money and sell and dispose of general obligation bonds. (2) The general obligations outstanding at any one time may not exceed in aggregate principal amount one percent of the real market value of all taxable property within the district computed in accordance with ORS 308.207. (3) The bonds must mature serially not more than 30 years from the issue date and must be issued as prescribed in ORS chapter 287A. [Formerly 401.844]
OR Rev Stat § 403.370 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.370 - Levy of taxes.

(1) Each year the district board shall determine and fix the amount of money to be levied and raised by taxation, for the purposes of the district. The total amount of taxes levied in each year under this section may not exceed one-tenth of one percent (0.001) of the real market value of all taxable property within the district computed in accordance with ORS 308.207. (2) Each year a district shall also assess, levy and collect a special tax upon all property, real and personal, in an amount sufficient to pay the yearly interest and principal due on any outstanding general obligation bonds for the year. [Formerly 401.847] Note: Sections 12 to 14, chapter 671, Oregon Laws 1987, provide: Sec. 12. Section 9 of this Act [403.370] is repealed and section 13 of this Act is enacted in lieu thereof. [1987 c.671 §12] Sec. 13. (1) Each year the district board shall determine and fix the amount of money to be levied and raised by taxation, for the purposes of the district. (2) Each year a district shall also assess, levy and collect a special tax upon all taxable property within the district in an amount sufficient to pay the yearly interest and principal due on any outstanding general obligation bonds for the year. [1987 c.671 §13; 1995 c.333 §34; 2009 c.203 §35] Sec. 14. Sections 12 and 13 of this Act first become operative on the first day of the first tax year to which section 10, chapter 533, Oregon Laws 1981 [403.200], does not apply. [1987 c.671 §14]
OR Rev Stat § 403.375 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.375 - Boundaries of zones.

(1) The board 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 board also shall adjust boundaries of zones as necessary to reflect boundary changes of 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. [Formerly 401.852]
OR Rev Stat § 403.380 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.380 - Advisory committee; duties and powers; appointment by district board; terms and qualifications of members.

(1) A district board shall appoint an advisory committee to advise and assist the board in carrying out the purposes of ORS 403.300 to 403.380. An advisory committee consists of one representative from each public or private safety agency included within the district. Members of the advisory committee must reside within the district. (2) A member of an advisory committee shall serve for a term of two years. Of the members first appointed, however, one-half of the members shall serve for a term of one year. The respective terms of the members must be determined by lot at the first meeting of the advisory committee. (3) The advisory committee shall meet not less than four times a year to review the policies and practices of the district board. The advisory committee shall also meet on the call of the district board. The advisory committee may adopt rules for the conduct of its proceedings. (4) The advisory committee may propose changes to any of the board’s rules, policies or practices as it deems necessary or desirable. In addition to its other functions and duties, the advisory committee shall review the annual budget of the district. The advisory committee shall meet with the district board and may make recommendations relating to the budget that the committee considers necessary or prudent. [Formerly 401.857]
OR Rev Stat § 403.400 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.400 - Legislative findings.

The Legislative Assembly finds that: (1) The implementation of a single, easy-to-use telephone number, 2-1-1, will benefit the residents of this state by providing easier access to available services after an emergency and health and human services, by reducing inefficiencies in connecting people with desired service providers and by reducing duplication of efforts. (2) In a time of reduced resources for the provision of health and human services, establishing a cost-effective means to continue to inform the public about available services is a priority. (3) An integrated statewide system of local information consists of a single call center, utilizing a shared statewide resources database that contains information regarding services after an emergency and health and human services input by designated regional information centers. [Formerly 401.282; 2011 c.205 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 403.405 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.405 - Definitions for ORS 403.400 to 403.430.

As used in ORS 403.400 to 403.430: (1) "2-1-1" means the abbreviated dialing code assigned by the Federal Communications Commission for consumer access to community information and referral services. (2) "2-1-1 service" means a telephone service that provides information about and referral to services after an emergency and health and human services. (3) "2-1-1 provider" means an Oregon nonprofit organization that is devoted to creating a statewide 2-1-1 system. [Formerly 401.284; 2011 c.205 §2; 2021 c.111 §3] Note: The amendments to 403.405 by section 3, chapter 111, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 11, chapter 111, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative until July 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience. As used in ORS 403.400 to 403.430: (1) "2-1-1" means the abbreviated dialing code assigned by the Federal Communications Commission for consumer access to community information and referral services. (2) "2-1-1 service" means a telephone service that provides information about and referral to services after an emergency and health and human services. (3) "2-1-1 system facilitator" means an Oregon nonprofit organization that is devoted to creating a statewide 2-1-1 system.
OR Rev Stat § 403.410 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.410 - Public referral and information telephone number.

2-1-1 is created as the official state dialing code for public referral to and information about health and human services and services after an emergency. [Formerly 401.286]
OR Rev Stat § 403.420 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.420 - Designated regional information centers.

(1) The 2-1-1 provider shall establish standards for, and solicit, review and evaluate applicants to be, designated regional information centers. (2) A designated regional information center shall collect, input and maintain regional resource information regarding services after an emergency and health and human services for inclusion in the statewide resources database maintained by the 2-1-1 provider. [Formerly 401.290; 2011 c.205 §4; 2021 c.111 §5] Note: The amendments to 403.420 by section 5, chapter 111, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 11, chapter 111, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative until July 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience. (1) The 2-1-1 system facilitator shall establish standards for, and solicit, review and evaluate applicants to be, designated regional information centers. (2) A designated regional information center shall collect, input and maintain regional resource information regarding services after an emergency and health and human services for inclusion in the statewide resources database maintained by the 2-1-1 system facilitator.
OR Rev Stat § 403.422 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.422 - Access of telecommunications customers to 2-1-1 system.

Upon written request of the 2-1-1 provider, telecommunications service providers shall enable 2-1-1 for customers accessing telecommunications services through local exchange service, cellular service or other wired or wireless means. [2011 c.205 §7; 2021 c.111 §6] Note: The amendments to 403.422 by section 6, chapter 111, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 11, chapter 111, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative until July 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience. Upon written request of the 2-1-1 system facilitator, telecommunications service providers shall enable 2-1-1 for customers accessing telecommunications services through local exchange service, cellular service or other wired or wireless means.
OR Rev Stat § 403.425 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.425 - Use of 2-1-1 system by state agencies providing health and human services.

Before a state agency that provides health and human services establishes a new public information hotline, the state agency shall consult with the Department of Human Services about using the 2-1-1 system to provide public access to the information. [Formerly 401.292; 2021 c.111 §7] Note: The amendments to 403.425 by section 7, chapter 111, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 11, chapter 111, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative until July 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience. Before a state agency that provides health and human services establishes a new public information hotline, the state agency shall consult with the Office of Emergency Management about using the 2-1-1 system to provide public access to the information.
OR Rev Stat § 403.430 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.430 - Contributions to support 2-1-1 system; use of contributions.

(1) The Department of Human Services may accept contributions of moneys and assistance from the federal government or its agencies, and agree to conditions placed on the moneys not inconsistent with the purpose of supporting a statewide 2-1-1 system. (2) The department may, from contributions of moneys received under subsection (1) of this section, provide grants to the 2-1-1 provider to enable the provision of 2-1-1 service 24 hours per day, seven days per week. [Formerly 401.294; 2011 c.205 §5; 2021 c.111 §8] Note: The amendments to 403.430 by section 8, chapter 111, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 11, chapter 111, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative until July 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience. (1) The Office of Emergency Management may accept contributions of moneys and assistance from the federal government or its agencies or from any other source, public or private, and agree to conditions placed on the moneys not inconsistent with the purpose of establishing a statewide 2-1-1 system. (2) The office may, from contributions of moneys received under subsection (1) of this section, provide grants to the 2-1-1 system facilitator to enable the provision of 2-1-1 service 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
OR Rev Stat § 403.445 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.445 - Definitions.

As used in ORS 403.450, 403.455, 403.460 and 403.465 and section 1, chapter 825, Oregon Laws 2005: (1) "FirstNet network" means a public safety broadband network designed to facilitate public safety data communications: (a) As provided for in Title VI of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-96); and (b) For which planning, construction and operation are overseen by the United States Department of Commerce. (2) "Interoperability plan" means the Oregon Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan described in ORS 403.455 that: (a) Is required by Title XVIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended; (b) Is approved by the United States Department of Homeland Security, Office of Emergency Communications; and (c) Is designed to ensure that emergency responders at all levels of government and across disciplines can communicate as needed, on demand and as authorized. [2014 c.87 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 403.465 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.465 - Duties of State Chief Information Officer.

In consultation with the State Interoperability Executive Council created in ORS 403.450, the State Chief Information Officer shall: (1) Facilitate decision making and planning for potential implementation of the FirstNet network; and (2) Make recommendations to the state agency responsible for administering federal funds from the United States Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration. [2014 c.87 §8; 2015 c.807 §52]
OR Rev Stat § 403.500 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.500 - Definitions for ORS 403.500 to 403.542.

As used in ORS 403.500 to 403.542: (1) "County" means the county in which all or a portion of the district is located. (2) "County board" means county court or board of county commissioners of the county. (3) "District" means a radio and data district formed under ORS 403.500 to 403.542. (4) "District board" means the governing body of a district. [2009 c.584 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 403.502 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems|Section 403.502 - Application of election laws.

(1) ORS chapter 255 governs the following: (a) The nomination and election of the members of the district board of a radio and data district. (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 to 255.205. [2009 c.584 §2]