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OR Rev Stat § 450.655 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.655 - Methods of election of authority directors.

(1) The directors of a water authority may be elected by one of the following methods: (a) Elected by the electors of zones as nearly equal in population as feasible according to the latest federal decennial 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. (3) If the directors of the water authority are elected from zones, the board of the water authority, after each federal decennial census, shall adjust the boundaries of the zones to make them as nearly equal in population as feasible. [1987 c.863 §5; 1993 c.577 §22]
OR Rev Stat § 450.658 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.658 - Election of directors; terms.

(1) Five or seven directors of the water authority shall be elected at the election for formation of the authority or, if no election is held on the question of formation, at the election held under ORS 198.825. (2) When the petition or resolution proposing formation provides for a five-member board for the water authority, the terms of three of the members first elected to the board shall expire on June 30 next following the date of the first regular district election in the water authority. The terms of the remaining two members shall expire on June 30 next following the date of the second regular district election in the water authority. When the petition or resolution proposing formation provides for a seven-member board for the water authority, the terms of four of the members first elected to the board shall expire on June 30 next following the date of the first regular district election in the water authority. The terms of the remaining three members shall expire on June 30 next following the date of the second regular district election in the water authority. [1987 c.863 §6; 1993 c.577 §23]
OR Rev Stat § 450.660 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.660 - Water authority formation.

A water authority may be formed by any of the methods provided for in ORS 450.665 to 450.680 or 450.785. [1987 c.863 §2; 1993 c.577 §24]
OR Rev Stat § 450.665 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.665 - Formation of authorities under special districts law.

A water authority may be formed as provided in ORS 198.800 to 198.825 except that: (1) A petition for formation shall be signed by not less than 100 electors registered in the territory subject to the petition and shall state the number of members to be on the board of directors of the proposed authority. (2) In its order creating the water authority, the county board shall prescribe the method of election of the board of the proposed authority from among the methods described in ORS 450.655. If the county board determines that the directors of the water authority shall be elected from zones, the county board shall establish and describe the zones, using streets and other generally recognizable features. [1987 c.863 §3; 1993 c.577 §25]
OR Rev Stat § 450.670 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.670

[1987 c.863 §9; 1989 c.809 §6; renumbered 450.987 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 450.675 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.675 - Formation of authorities from areas within one or more counties.

Any portion of one or more counties, including both incorporated and unincorporated areas as well as areas within domestic water supply districts, county service districts for water supply works and other districts may be formed into a water authority under ORS 450.600 to 450.989. Such areas need not be contiguous. [1971 c.504 §3; 1993 c.577 §26]
OR Rev Stat § 450.680 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.680 - Formation of authorities by cities and water districts.

(1) The governing bodies of two or more cities, two or more water districts or one or more cities and one or more water districts, when they consider it necessary for the public health, safety and welfare, may initiate the formation of a water authority by resolution. The resolution shall set forth the name and boundaries of the proposed water authority and the number of members to be on the board of directors of the proposed authority. The governing bodies shall file the resolution with the governing body of the principal county, as defined in ORS 198.705. If any part of the proposed water authority is within a city, the resolution shall be accompanied by a certified copy of a resolution of the governing body of the city approving the resolution that initiates formation of the water authority. (2) Upon receipt of the resolution, the county governing body or boundary commission shall determine that provision of potable water to the area within the proposed water authority can best be achieved by creation of a water authority rather than by water districts or cities. In making this determination, the county governing body shall consider the following factors: (a) The ability of the proposed authority to provide water service to the area within the proposed authority; (b) The effect on both long and short-term rates for patrons within the proposed authority; (c) The impact, if any, of the proposed water authority on adjacent special districts and cities; and (d) Consistency of the proposed water authority with the adopted comprehensive plan of the county within the boundaries of the proposed water authority. (3) After the county governing body or boundary commission makes the determination under subsection (2) of this section, the county governing body shall by order provide for a public hearing on the proposal. The order shall set forth the date, time and place of the hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be given in the manner provided by ORS 198.800 except that the notice shall state that the governing bodies of the cities or water districts have filed a resolution with the county governing body declaring their intention to initiate formation. The hearing and election on the proposal, and election of board members, shall be conducted as provided by ORS 198.800 to 198.825. [1971 c.504 §4; 1983 c.740 §172; 1987 c.863 §11; 1989 c.809 §3; 1993 c.577 §27]
OR Rev Stat § 450.685 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.685 - Application of certain provisions to authorities.

(1) Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section, ORS 450.070, 450.084, 450.085 and 450.600 to 450.989 apply to a water authority. (2) ORS 450.810 (1), 450.815 (7), (8) and (9), 450.820 and 450.835 do not apply to a water authority. (3) ORS 264.240, 264.250 (2), 264.300 to 264.320 and 264.505 to 264.840 are applicable to a water authority. [1971 c.504 §5; 1989 c.809 §4; 1993 c.577 §28]
OR Rev Stat § 450.690 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.690 - Public body; issuance of revenue bonds.

A water authority is a public body for the purposes of ORS chapter 287A, and revenue bonds issued by a water authority shall be issued in accordance with ORS chapter 287A. [1987 c.863 §8; 1993 c.577 §29; 2007 c.783 §187]
OR Rev Stat § 450.693 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.693 - Services to other local governments authorized.

A water authority may provide any of the services that it is authorized to provide under ORS 450.600 to 450.989 to other local governments as defined in ORS 174.116 situated within the boundaries of the authority at wholesale, retail or a combination of wholesale and retail. [1993 c.577 §13; 2003 c.802 §118]
OR Rev Stat § 450.695 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.695 - Acquisition of water rights; effect on priority of rights.

(1) A water authority may acquire water rights from any local government as defined in ORS 174.116. Upon request by the authority if the water right acquired was for municipal use, the Water Resources Commission shall issue a new water right certificate to the water authority preserving the previously established priority of water rights. (2) In accordance with ORS 540.520 and 540.530, a water authority may change the points of diversion of water or move the water intake sources as specified in the water right permits or certificates of those local governments as defined in ORS 174.116 that were merged into the authority. [1989 c.707 §1; 1993 c.577 §30; 2003 c.802 §119] Note: 450.695 and 450.700 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 450 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 450.700 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.700 - Acquisition of water rights; effect on prior rights.

(1) A water authority may acquire water rights from any city or any district, as defined in ORS 543.655. Upon request by the authority, the Water Resources Commission shall issue a new water right certificate to the water authority preserving the previously established priority of water rights. (2) Upon compliance with ORS 540.520 and 540.530, a water authority may change the points of diversion of water or move the water intake sources as specified in the water right permits of those districts that were merged into the authority. Upon the filing of notice of such changes with the Water Resources Department, the changes shall not impair any water right previously vested in those districts. [1989 c.809 §1; 1993 c.577 §31] Note: See note under 450.695.
OR Rev Stat § 450.705 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.705 - Policy; construction.

(1) It hereby is recognized and declared that the sewage disposal, drainage, insect control and related problems in many of the areas of the state where the population is rapidly expanding can best be solved through the cooperative and integrated effort and support of unincorporated and incorporated areas. It is the purpose of ORS 450.600 to 450.989 to provide a means whereby such cooperation and integration can be achieved and ORS 450.600 to 450.989 is to be construed liberally to accomplish this purpose. (2) It is recognized also that potable water supply problems in many areas of the state where the population is rapidly expanding can best be solved through the cooperative and integrated effort and support of unincorporated and incorporated areas. It is the purpose of ORS 450.600 to 450.989 to provide a means whereby water authorities can be formed and such cooperation and integration can be achieved and ORS 450.600 to 450.989 is to be construed liberally to accomplish that purpose. [1955 c.614 §1; 1971 c.504 §1; 1993 c.577 §32]
OR Rev Stat § 450.710 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.710 - Definitions for ORS 450.600 to 450.989.

As used in ORS 450.600 to 450.989 unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Authority" means a sanitary authority established under ORS 450.600 to 450.989. (2) "Board" means the sanitary authority board under ORS 450.600 to 450.989. (3) "Construction" includes the acquisition of land or other property for the construction of an installation and the improvement, enlargement, alteration and reconstruction of an installation and the acquisition of existing sewage disposal or drainage systems, or portions thereof. (4) "Governing body" means the county court or board of county commissioners of a county. (5) "Owner of land" or "landowner" means a vendee under a recorded land sale contract or if there is no such contract the holder of the record title to the land in which vendee or holder has a present interest equal to or greater than a life estate as shown on the last available complete assessment roll in the office of the county assessor. [1955 c.614 §2; 1971 c.647 §92; 1983 c.83 §90; 1989 c.809 §7]
OR Rev Stat § 450.715 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.715 - Areas which may be formed into sanitary authorities.

Any portion of one or more counties, including both incorporated and unincorporated areas as well as areas within sanitary, drainage and other districts, may be formed into a sanitary authority under ORS 450.600 to 450.989. Such areas need not be contiguous. [1955 c.614 §3; 1989 c.809 §8]
OR Rev Stat § 450.722 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.722 - Formation of water or sanitary authority may include dissolution of certain existing districts.

(1) When formation of a water authority or a sanitary authority is proposed, the petition or resolution for formation under ORS 198.705 to 198.955 or the resolution or order for formation under ORS 450.600 to 450.989 may include, in addition to the information required under ORS 198.705 to 198.955 and 450.600 to 450.989, a declaration that some or all of the existing water, sanitary or drainage districts located entirely within the proposed water authority or sanitary authority shall be dissolved upon formation of the authority. (2) Upon formation of a water authority or a sanitary authority, the districts declared to be dissolved in the petition, resolution or order for formation, either as originally filed or as amended by a local government boundary commission or by a county governing body, are extinguished upon the effective date of the formation of the water authority or the sanitary authority. On the effective date of such formation, the water authority or sanitary authority succeeds to all the assets and becomes charged with all the liabilities, obligations and functions of the districts. The district officers shall forthwith deliver to the water authority or sanitary authority the district assets and records. Uncollected taxes theretofore levied by such districts shall become the property of the water authority or the sanitary authority and be delivered to it by the county treasurer upon collection. [1993 c.577 §11] Note: 450.722 was added to and made a part of 450.600 to 450.989 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 450.785 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.785 - Initiation of formation of sanitary authority by governing body without petition.

In addition to other methods of initiating proceedings for the formation of a sanitary authority under ORS 450.705 to 450.860 and 450.865 to 450.945 and when they consider it necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare, the governing bodies of one or more counties may on their own motion initiate the formation of a sanitary authority by order in the manner provided in ORS 198.835. However, a district proposed to be initiated under this section need not be located entirely within one county. If the governing body of more than one county initiates formation of a sanitary authority under this section, the governing body of the principal county, as that term is defined in ORS 198.705, shall set the date, time and place of the public hearing, give notice of the hearing, conduct the hearing and call the election as provided in ORS 198.800 to 198.825. [1955 c.614 §17; 1971 c.727 §126; 1983 c.740 §173]
OR Rev Stat § 450.787 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.787 - Formation of authorities by cities and sanitary or drainage districts.

(1) The governing bodies of two or more cities, two or more sanitary or drainage districts or one or more cities and one or more districts, when they consider it necessary for the public health, safety and welfare, may initiate the formation of a sanitary authority by resolution. The resolution shall set forth the name and boundaries of the proposed sanitary authority. The governing bodies shall file the resolution with the governing body of the principal county, as defined in ORS 198.705. If any part of the proposed sanitary authority is within a city, the resolution shall be accompanied by a certified copy of a resolution of the governing body of the city approving the resolution that initiates formation of the sanitary authority. (2) Upon receipt of the resolution, the county governing body or boundary commission shall determine that provision of sewage disposal or drainage services to the area within the proposed sanitary authority can best be achieved by creation of a sanitary authority rather than by sanitary or drainage districts or cities. In making this determination, the county governing body shall consider the following factors: (a) The ability of the proposed authority to provide sewage disposal or drainage services to the area within the proposed authority; (b) The effect on both long and short-term rates for patrons within the proposed authority; (c) The impact, if any, of the proposed authority on adjacent special districts and cities; and (d) Consistency of the proposed authority with the adopted comprehensive plan of the county within the boundaries of the proposed water authority. (3) After the county governing body or boundary commission makes the determination under subsection (2) of this section, the county governing body shall by order provide for a public hearing on the proposal. The order shall set forth the date, time and place of the hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be given in the manner provided by ORS 198.800 except that the notice shall state that the governing bodies of the cities or districts have filed a resolution with the county governing body declaring their intention to initiate formation. The hearing and election on the proposal, and election of board members, shall be conducted as provided by ORS 198.800 to 198.825. [1989 c.809 §10]
OR Rev Stat § 450.788 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.788 - Law applicable to dissolution of authority.

A water authority or a sanitary authority formed under ORS 450.600 to 450.989 may be dissolved in the manner set forth in ORS 198.920 to 198.955 for other districts. [1993 c.577 §12] Note: 450.788 was added to and made a part of 450.600 to 450.989 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 450.790 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.790 - Sanitary authority board.

(1) The officers of the authority shall be a board of five members elected as provided in ORS 450.793 and 450.795, a chairperson of the board appointed under ORS 450.806 and a manager appointed by the board under ORS 450.806. (2) Any elector residing within the proposed authority is qualified to be a member of the board of the authority. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a person who is an employee of a sanitary authority is not qualified to serve as a member of the board of the sanitary authority by which the person is employed. [1955 c.614 §18; 1983 c.350 §270a; 1989 c.809 §5]
OR Rev Stat § 450.793 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.793 - Election laws applicable.

(1) ORS chapter 255 governs the following: (a) The nomination and election of members of the district board. (b) The conduct of district elections. (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. [1983 c.350 §272b]
OR Rev Stat § 450.795 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.795 - Nomination and election of first board members; terms.

(1) The five persons receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected as members of the board. (2) The terms of the members of the first board shall be determined by lot at their first meeting after their election. The terms of two of the members shall expire June 30 next following the date of the first regular election in the authority. The terms of three of the members shall expire June 30 next following the date of the second regular election in the authority. [1955 c.614 §19; 1971 c.647 §97; 1971 c.727 §§127,196; 1973 c.796 §64; 1975 c.647 §38; 1983 c.350 §271]
OR Rev Stat § 450.800 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.800 - Regular and special elections; terms of members; vacancies.

(1) The board may call special elections in the authority to be held on a date specified in ORS 255.345. (2) Except as provided in ORS 450.795, the term of a board member is four years. (3) The board shall fill any vacancy on the board as provided in ORS 198.320. (4) The board may submit to the electors of the district at the regular election any measure which may properly be submitted to the electors. [1955 c.614 §20; 1969 c.669 §10; 1971 c.647 §98; 1973 c.796 §65; 1975 c.647 §39; 1983 c.83 §91; 1983 c.350 §272]
OR Rev Stat § 450.806 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.806 - General powers of board; selection of board chairperson; appointment of authority manager.

(1) The board is the governing body of the authority and shall exercise all powers thereof. (2) The board shall every two years appoint one of its members as chairperson to serve for a two-year term. A chairperson so appointed is eligible for reappointment as chairperson. (3) The board shall appoint a professionally qualified person as manager of the authority. The manager shall serve at the pleasure of the board and receive such compensation as is fixed by the board. [1955 c.614 §23; 2011 c.292 §3]
OR Rev Stat § 450.808 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 12 - Public Health|Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities|Section 450.808 - General duties of authority manager.

The manager of the authority shall, subject to the direction and control of the board, serve as the administrator and supervisor of the functions and operations of the authority and shall perform all duties prescribed by the board. [1955 c.614 §24]