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OR Rev Stat § 757.834 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.834 - Board of directors.

(1) Oregon Community Power shall be governed by a board of seven directors appointed by the Governor using the procedure set forth in this section. (2)(a) Prior to making any appointment to the board, the Governor shall consider the nominations of the Oregon Community Power Board Nominating Committee. (b) If the Governor reviews an initial slate of nominees made by the nominating committee and determines not to appoint a nominee, the Governor shall request that the nominating committee forward a second slate of nominees. If the Governor determines not to appoint a nominee from the second slate of nominees, the Governor may appoint any individual the Governor determines meets the qualifications of subsection (6) of this section. (3) Notwithstanding the requirement that the Governor consider the nominations of the nominating committee prior to making an appointment, the Governor shall appoint an individual to be a board member within 120 days following the vacancy of a position on the board. (4) Each appointment shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 and 171.565. (5) The term of office for each board member shall be four years. A board member may be nominated and appointed to successive terms, but within 150 days prior to the expiration of the term of the member, the board shall issue a proposed direction to convene the nominating committee under ORS 757.830 for the purpose of nominating individuals to fill the board position. (6) A member of the board shall have significant experience or expertise in one or more of the following areas: (a) Business operations; (b) Utility management; (c) Legal or financial affairs; (d) Regional energy issues; or (e) Developing public policy. (7) The Governor may remove any member of the board for cause, after notice and public hearing. [2007 c.807 §8] Note: See note under 757.812. Note: Section 9, chapter 807, Oregon Laws 2007, provides: Sec. 9. (1) Notwithstanding section 8 (5) of this 2007 Act [757.834 (5)], the term of office for the first board of directors of Oregon Community Power shall be as follows: (a) Two members shall be appointed for a term that ends one year following the date the Governor convenes the board; (b) Two members shall be appointed for a term that ends two years following the date the Governor convenes the board; (c) Two members shall be appointed for a term that ends three years following the date the Governor convenes the board; and (d) One member shall be appointed for a term that ends four years following the date the Governor convenes the board. (2) Consistent with subsection (1) of this section, the Governor shall designate the duration of the term of office of each member of the first board of directors at the time the Governor convenes the board. [2007 c.807 §9]
OR Rev Stat § 757.835 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.835

[1985 c.389 §3; 1987 c.447 §74; renumbered 759.230 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 757.840 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.840

[1987 c.1 §§1,2,3; 1989 c.5 §10; renumbered 759.235 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 757.842 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.842 - Board meetings and procedures.

(1) The board of directors of Oregon Community Power shall meet at least once each month to conduct the business of the board. (2) A majority of board members shall constitute a quorum. (3) The board shall select one of its members as chairperson. (4) The board shall adopt bylaws establishing rules of procedure for board meetings and decisions. (5) A member of the board shall be compensated as provided in ORS 757.886 (12). (6) The board, not later than April 15 of each year, shall file a report with the Governor and the Legislative Assembly. The report shall explain the activities and operations of Oregon Community Power for the preceding calendar year, including a summary of the audit described in ORS 757.902. [2007 c.807 §10] Note: See note under 757.812.
OR Rev Stat § 757.850 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.850

[1987 c.613 §4; 1989 c.5 §11; 1989 c.378 §2; 1989 c.543 §2; renumbered 759.195 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 757.852 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.852 - Acquisition of incumbent utility; use of eminent domain.

(1) As soon as practicable after being appointed, the board of directors of Oregon Community Power shall implement the agreement entered into by an acquisition review committee under ORS 757.814 (4)(b). (2) Notwithstanding ORS 757.890 (1), Oregon Community Power may not use the power of eminent domain to accomplish all or a part of an acquisition described in subsection (1) of this section unless the incumbent utility or the persons that have the authority to negotiate the disposition of the incumbent utility or the electric utility assets of the incumbent utility consent to the use of eminent domain for acquisition purposes. [2007 c.807 §11] Note: See note under 757.812.
OR Rev Stat § 757.855 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.855 - Funding of preliminary activities and negotiations.

(1) Following a request by an acquisition review committee under ORS 757.862, the Public Utility Commission shall transfer from the Public Utility Commission Account to the Oregon Community Power Utility Acquisition Fund established under ORS 757.857 all amounts necessary to fund any preliminary activities needed to determine: (a) The appropriateness or desirability of an acquisition described in ORS 757.812 to 757.950; (b) The requirements and terms of the acquisition; and (c) Any due diligence activities related to the acquisition and the negotiations for the acquisition. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission may increase the rates of an incumbent utility in order to recover the costs incurred in negotiating an acquisition by an acquisition review committee under ORS 757.814 (4). (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission may assess a fee on an incumbent utility in order to fund the transfer described in subsection (1) of this section. [2007 c.807 §12] Note: See note under 757.812.
OR Rev Stat § 757.857 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.857 - Oregon Community Power Utility Acquisition Fund.

(1) The Oregon Community Power Utility Acquisition Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Community Power Utility Acquisition Fund shall be credited to the Oregon Community Power Utility Acquisition Fund. (2) Moneys in the Oregon Community Power Utility Acquisition Fund are continuously appropriated to the Public Utility Commission for the purpose of transferring moneys to an acquisition review committee as described in ORS 757.855. [2007 c.807 §13] Note: See note under 757.812.
OR Rev Stat § 757.860 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.860

[1987 c.302 §3; 1989 c.5 §12; renumbered 759.225 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 757.862 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.862 - Request to Public Utility Commission for transfer of funds.

(1) An acquisition review committee created under ORS 757.814 may request that the Public Utility Commission transfer moneys appropriated under ORS 757.857 in order to fund any preliminary activities the committee undertakes to determine: (a) The appropriateness or desirability of an acquisition described in ORS 757.812 to 757.950; (b) The requirements and terms of the acquisition; and (c) Any due diligence activities related to the acquisition and the negotiations for the acquisition. (2) An acquisition review committee shall submit a budget and plan of operations with a request under subsection (1) of this section. The commission may approve the transfer only after notice and public hearing on the request. [2007 c.807 §14] Note: See note under 757.812.
OR Rev Stat § 757.864 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.864 - Conduct of business after acquisition.

If Oregon Community Power acquires an incumbent utility under ORS 757.812 to 757.950, all electric utility operations undertaken by Oregon Community Power after the acquisition shall be conducted under the name of Oregon Community Power. [2007 c.807 §15] Note: See note under 757.812.
OR Rev Stat § 757.868 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.868 - Oregon Community Power to be successor in interest to incumbent utility; rules.

(1) If Oregon Community Power acquires an incumbent utility under ORS 757.812 to 757.950, unless otherwise required by the Oregon Constitution, Oregon Community Power shall constitute the successor in interest to the incumbent utility as of the date of the acquisition for all purposes, including but not limited to: (a) Allocation of territory and contracts allocating territory; (b) City franchise fee agreements; and (c) Contracts or obligations of any nature, to the extent the contracts or obligations apply to a successor in interest to the incumbent utility. (2) Until the board of directors of Oregon Community Power establishes bylaws governing the procedures for conducting a ratemaking hearing and establishing rates under ORS 757.812 to 757.950 and under those procedures establishes one or more new rates or tariffs or establishes one or more changes in rates or tariffs, Oregon Community Power shall: (a) Adopt all existing rate schedules in effect for the incumbent utility on the date of acquisition; (b) Adopt the general rules and regulations of the incumbent utility’s tariffs; and (c) Maintain Oregon Community Power books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and with the uniform system of accounts established by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (3) If Oregon Community Power acquires an incumbent utility under ORS 757.812 to 757.950, Oregon Community Power is subject to all privilege taxes imposed by municipalities that the incumbent utility was required to pay to municipalities immediately before the acquisition. [2007 c.807 §16] Note: See note under 757.812.
OR Rev Stat § 757.870 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.870

[1987 c.388 §2; 1989 c.5 §13; 1989 c.574 §6; renumbered 759.040 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 757.872 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.872 - Equity and assets of incumbent utility held in trust; disclaimer of state interest.

(1) Any equity of the incumbent utility, any electric utility assets of the incumbent utility or any combination of equity and assets of the incumbent utility that Oregon Community Power acquires under ORS 757.812 to 757.950 shall be held in trust by Oregon Community Power, acting as a trustee, for the exclusive purpose of carrying out the powers, rights and privileges of Oregon Community Power under ORS 757.812 to 757.950 for the benefit of the retail electricity consumers of Oregon Community Power. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, retail electricity consumers of Oregon Community Power may not pursue any judicial remedy in any court of this state for any action of Oregon Community Power, except as provided in ORS 757.812 to 757.950. (2) The State of Oregon declares that it has no proprietary interest in Oregon Community Power or in any tangible or intangible property of any form owned or acquired by Oregon Community Power. The state disclaims any right to reclaim any contributions made to Oregon Community Power under ORS 757.812 to 757.950. (3) Except as provided in ORS 757.812 to 757.950, Oregon Community Power may not receive any moneys from the State of Oregon other than: (a) Electric utility operational revenues; (b) Public purpose charge revenues under ORS 757.612; (c) Nonrecourse bond proceeds or proceeds from any other nonrecourse borrowing; or (d) Loans, grants, payments or other assistance that any local government as defined in ORS 174.116 would be eligible to receive. [2007 c.807 §17] Note: See note under 757.812.
OR Rev Stat § 757.880 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.880 - Board duties.

The principal duties of the board of directors of Oregon Community Power are to: (1) Establish policy and develop consistent positions on core utility issues that promote and implement the primary mission of Oregon Community Power under ORS 757.818; (2) Oversee the investments and operations of Oregon Community Power; (3) Take all actions to ensure that revenues and income from electric utility operations are sufficient to satisfy all costs, including principal and interest payments on all outstanding bonds and other debt obligations issued by Oregon Community Power, and to maintain financial integrity in the operation of Oregon Community Power; (4) Make decisions that are in the best interests of the consumers and communities within the service territory of Oregon Community Power and that are consistent with the primary mission of Oregon Community Power; and (5) Consider the social, economic and environmental impacts of electricity generation, transmission and distribution in board decision-making. [2007 c.807 §18] Note: See note under 757.812.
OR Rev Stat § 757.883 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.883 - Payments in lieu of property taxes.

(1) Oregon Community Power shall make payments in lieu of property taxes on all property that would otherwise be subject to assessment under ORS 308.505 to 308.674 if owned by a taxable owner. Oregon Community Power shall pay to each county in which property of Oregon Community Power is located an amount equal to the ad valorem property taxes that would have been charged by the county if Oregon Community Power property had been assessed to a taxable owner as of January 1 of the assessment year for which payment is being made. (2) The Department of Revenue shall determine the assessed value of Oregon Community Power property as if the property were subject to assessment under ORS 308.505 to 308.674, and shall transmit the value information as provided in ORS 308.505 to 308.674 to the appropriate county assessor. Oregon Community Power shall comply with property reporting requirements under ORS 308.505 to 308.674 as if the property were subject to assessment under ORS 308.505 to 308.674. (3) The amount of the in lieu payment to be made to each county under this section shall be determined and certified annually by the county assessor of the county. A notice of the determination and certification shall be mailed to Oregon Community Power not later than October 15. The notice shall contain a statement of the value of the property and a complete explanation of the method used in computing the amount of the in lieu payment due under this section. Not later than November 15, Oregon Community Power shall pay the amount due to each county under this section, less a discount equivalent to that which is provided in ORS 311.505. Payment shall be made to the county treasurer. The county treasurer shall distribute the payment to the taxing districts of the county in accordance with the schedule of percentages computed under ORS 311.390. [2007 c.807 §19] Note: See note under 757.812.
OR Rev Stat § 757.890 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.890 - Eminent domain.

(1) Oregon Community Power may exercise the power of eminent domain for the purpose of acquiring any property, within or outside the service territory of Oregon Community Power, necessary for carrying out the electric utility operations of Oregon Community Power. Oregon Community Power may use the power of eminent domain to acquire an incumbent utility pursuant to an agreement under ORS 757.814 only as provided by ORS 757.852. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, eminent domain may not be used: (a) To acquire service territory of another electric utility; or (b) To acquire any property for a purpose that is unrelated to electric utility operations. [2007 c.807 §21] Note: See note under 757.812.
OR Rev Stat § 757.895 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.895 - Ratemaking.

(1) The board of directors of Oregon Community Power shall establish rates for the provision of electricity within the service territory of Oregon Community Power using the procedure set forth under ORS 757.897. (2) The board shall establish a rate structure under which rates that apply to a specific class of customers are designed to recover the costs of providing electricity and related services to that class of customers. (3) The rates adopted by the board shall be sufficient to accomplish the following purposes: (a) To properly maintain and operate all Oregon Community Power property and facilities; (b) To recover the overall costs of the electric utility operations of Oregon Community Power; (c) To reflect the income tax exempt status of Oregon Community Power so that the savings from tax exemption accrue to the benefit of the customers of Oregon Community Power; (d) To pay all franchise fees, in lieu payments, privilege taxes and other charges and assessments that are properly imposed on Oregon Community Power or the property or facilities of Oregon Community Power; (e) To pay principal and interest on all bonds, warrants or other obligations of any character in accordance with the terms and provisions of the obligations, including but not limited to bonds issued by Oregon Community Power for an acquisition described in ORS 757.812 to 757.950; (f) To pay any other indebtedness or obligation for which Oregon Community Power may be obligated to pay; (g) To pay any debt administration costs associated with bonds, warrants, obligations or other indebtedness described in paragraphs (e) and (f) of this subsection; (h) To fund operating reserves in sufficient amounts to ensure the continued efficient operation of Oregon Community Power; and (i) To establish and maintain any special funds that Oregon Community Power is obligated to create for the purpose of paying bond issues or other obligations. [2007 c.807 §22] Note: See note under 757.812.
OR Rev Stat § 757.897 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.897 - Notice of ratemaking; ratemaking hearings.

(1) Whenever the board of directors of Oregon Community Power determines to seek a modification in any rate imposed by the board for electricity service, the board shall give notice of a ratemaking hearing, at least 30 days in advance, as follows: (a) In newspapers of general circulation that are published in the service territory; (b) As a separate insert accompanying billing statements sent to customers; (c) To persons that have requested notice of ratemaking action by the board; and (d) By publication on the Oregon Community Power website. (2) The notice shall state: (a) The date, time and location of the ratemaking hearing of the board; (b) The new rates or modifications to existing rates being proposed by the board; and (c) Any other information deemed relevant by the board. (3) At the time that the board issues a notice of a ratemaking hearing, the board shall publish on the Oregon Community Power website or otherwise make available to the public the underlying utility information upon which the proposed rates are based. The board shall provide the specific information required by bylaws adopted under ORS 757.905 (1). (4)(a) Pursuant to ORS 183.625, the board shall request, and the Office of Administrative Hearings shall assign, an administrative law judge to conduct the ratemaking hearing. The ratemaking hearing shall be conducted under ratemaking hearing procedures established by bylaws adopted under ORS 757.905 (2). The hearing shall be conducted in a manner that allows interested parties to present information and argument and to establish a record upon which the board may establish or modify rates pursuant to ORS 757.895. (b) The administrative law judge shall ensure that the rates established at the ratemaking hearing are sufficient to accomplish all of the purposes described in ORS 757.895 (3). (5) Notwithstanding ORS 757.822, a decision by the board to establish or modify rates may be appealed as a contested case under ORS chapter 183. [2007 c.807 §23] Note: See note under 757.812.
OR Rev Stat § 757.900 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.900 - Intervention by Citizens’ Utility Board in proceedings.

(1) Whenever the Citizens’ Utility Board of Governors determines that an Oregon Community Power proceeding may affect the interests of utility consumers, the Citizens’ Utility Board may intervene as of right as an interested party or otherwise participate in the proceeding. (2) The Citizens’ Utility Board shall have standing to obtain judicial or administrative review of any action of Oregon Community Power, and may intervene as of right as an interested party or otherwise participate in any proceeding that involves the review or enforcement of any action by Oregon Community Power, if the Citizens’ Utility Board of Governors determines that the action may affect the interests of utility consumers. [2007 c.807 §24] Note: See note under 757.812.
OR Rev Stat § 757.902 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally|Section 757.902 - Annual audit of Oregon Community Power.

The board of directors of Oregon Community Power shall cause an independent audit to be performed at least annually. The audit shall review and report on the financial affairs of Oregon Community Power and on any other aspects of Oregon Community Power as the board may direct. [2007 c.807 §25] Note: See note under 757.812.