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2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.295 - Refinancing indebtedness of district; court-appointed receiver may operate system.

If any district fails to meet, when due, any obligations sold to the state under authority of ORS 450.250 to 450.300, the State Treasurer and the district may agree upon and put into effect, any plan they may consider expedient for refinancing the indebtedness of the district, or the State Treasurer, with the approval of the circuit court of the county in which the major portion of the assessed valuation of the district is located, may appoint a receiver to operate the sewerage system. The receiver shall act as such so long as the circuit court deems receivership necessary to protect the interests of the state and of the district. [1955 c.577 §10]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.300 - Duty of treasurer to keep funds separate and to withhold tax receipts for bond payments; liability of treasurer.

The treasurer of each district that finances the cost of a sewerage system or facilities under authority of ORS 450.250 to 450.300 shall keep collections or assessments for sewerage service and sewer connection fees separate and distinct from other funds of the district and shall withhold from tax receipts not less often than quarterly the full amounts proportionate to the elapsed portion of the tax year that have been levied for the payment of interest on and the principal of the sewerage system bonds of the district. For failure to account for sewerage revenues and taxes as provided in this section, such treasurers shall be liable upon their official bonds. [1955 c.577 §11]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.303 - Purchase of general obligation bonds of sanitary districts; Sanitary District Sewerage System Revolving Fund.

(1) Any sanitary district in the state having an actual value in excess of $750,000, that has not been able to sell its general obligation bonds on the market upon competitive bids or has not been able to obtain a bid for its bonds pursuant to notice of sale of the bonds published in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published for a period of two consecutive weeks in the county in which the major portion of the assessed value of the district is located, may sell its bonds to the State of Oregon, if the bonds are approved for investment by the State Treasurer. For the purposes of this section, actual value shall be determined in the manner prescribed by ORS 450.120. Bonds issued under authority of this section, together with other outstanding indebtedness of the district, shall not exceed in the aggregate 15 percent of the actual value of the district. For the purposes of this section, the 15 percent limitation shall supersede the limitation imposed by ORS 450.120 or any other law in conflict with this section. Only bonds authorized and issued in compliance with ORS 450.005 to 450.075, 450.085 to 450.115, 450.125 to 450.245 and the provisions of this section may be purchased by the State of Oregon as investments of the fund designated in subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The Sanitary District Sewerage System Revolving Fund is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. Moneys in the Sanitary District Sewerage System Revolving Fund are continuously appropriated to the State Treasurer for investment under the authority of this section. The interest paid on the investments purchased pursuant to this section shall be credited to the General Fund of the State of Oregon, and the principal, as it is repaid to the state by sanitary districts, shall be credited to the General Fund to be available for the payment of general governmental expenses. The State Treasurer is authorized to sell at not less than cost, the bonds, in whole or in part, that have been purchased under the authority of this section. The proceeds of sale of the bonds shall be credited to the General Fund to be available for the payment of general governmental expenses. [1959 c.425 §§1,2; 1963 c.341 §5; 1981 c.94 §40; 2005 c.755 §40]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.600 - Joint authorities; formation; election of directors upon formation; first terms.

(1) A joint water and sanitary authority may be formed as provided in ORS 198.705 to 198.955.
(2) Five or seven directors of the board of the joint water and sanitary authority shall be elected at the election for formation of the joint water and sanitary authority, according to the number set forth in the petition for formation.
(3) When the effective date of the formation of the joint authority occurs in an odd-numbered year:
(a) If the governing body of the joint authority is a board of directors of five members, three district board members shall be elected for four-year terms and the other two district board members shall be elected for two-year terms; and
(b) If the governing body of the joint authority is a board of directors of seven members, four district board members shall be elected for four-year terms and the other three district board members shall be elected for two-year terms.
(4) When the effective date of the formation occurs in an even-numbered year:
(a) If the governing body of the joint authority is a board of directors of five members, three district board members shall be elected for three-year terms and the other two district board members shall be elected for one-year terms; and
(b) If the governing body of the joint authority is a board of directors of seven members, four district board members shall be elected for three-year terms and the other three district board members shall be elected for one-year terms.
(5) The terms of the members of the first board shall be determined by lot at the first meeting of the board after the election. [1993 c.577 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.605 - Formation of joint authority by consolidation; transfer of property, rights and powers to consolidated authority.

(1) In addition to formation under ORS 198.705 to 198.955, a joint water and sanitary authority may also be formed by consolidation of a water authority and a sanitary authority as provided by ORS 450.610 to 450.630 if the consolidation is approved by the electors or if it is approved by a local government boundary commission as provided by ORS 199.480 (1)(c). The authorities included in the consolidation shall be considered joined into a single new joint authority.
(2) If the consolidation is approved, the authority boards and officers of the consolidating authorities shall turn over to the board of the successor authority all funds, property, contracts and records of the consolidating authorities. Upon the effective date of the consolidation, the successor joint authority shall:
(a) Succeed to all the property, contracts, rights and powers of the consolidating authorities, and shall constitute and be a regularly organized authority as if originally organized in the manner provided by ORS 198.705 to 198.955;
(b) Have the right to receive uncollected taxes, assessments or charges levied by the consolidating authorities and upon collection to credit the taxes, assessments or charges to the account of the successor joint authority; and
(c) Subject to any debt distribution plan adopted under ORS 450.615, become liable for all the obligations, legal or contractual, of the consolidating authorities. [1993 c.577 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.607 - Formation of joint authority that includes city or district by consolidation; formation within urban growth boundary; transfer of property to consolidated authority.

(1) In addition to formation under ORS 198.705 to 198.955, a joint water and sanitary authority may be formed by consolidation of a water authority and a sanitary authority or by the consolidation of a water authority or sanitary authority and any combination of cities or districts as provided by ORS 450.610 to 450.630 if the consolidation is approved by the electors or if it is approved by a local government boundary commission as provided in ORS 199.480 (1)(c). The entities included in the consolidation shall be considered joined into a single new joint authority. Except for the consolidation of an existing water authority and sanitary authority, if the consolidating entities are within the urban growth boundary of a city or the city provides water supply, wastewater treatment or surface water management and treatment, then the consolidating entities must:
(a) Obtain consent for the consolidation by resolution of the affected city or district prior to calling an election; or
(b) Comply with the formation procedures set forth in ORS 450.600 and satisfy the requirements of ORS 450.787.
(2) If the consolidation is approved, the governing bodies of the affected entities and officers of the consolidating entities shall turn over to the board of the successor authority all funds, property, contracts and records of the consolidating entities. Upon the effective date of the consolidation, the successor joint authority shall:
(a) Succeed to and hold the property, contracts, rights and powers of the consolidating entities with respect to water-related services and be a regularly organized authority as if originally organized in the manner provided by ORS 198.705 to 198.955;
(b) Have the right to receive the uncollected taxes, assessments or charges levied by the consolidating entities and, upon collection, to credit the taxes, assessments or charges to the account of the successor joint authority; and
(c) Subject to any debt distribution plan adopted under ORS 450.615, become liable for all the legal or contractual obligations of the consolidating entities. [1997 c.590 §6]
Note:
450.607 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was 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.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.610 - Initiation of proceedings for consolidation; resolution by governing bodies.

(1) Consolidation into a joint water and sanitary authority may be initiated by resolution adopted or approved by two or more authorities or district or city governing bodies. However, of the entities initiating the proceedings for consolidation, at least one must be an authority formed under this chapter while the others may consist of any combination of districts or cities. A resolution adopted or approved under this subsection shall state the names of the affected entities and the name of the successor joint authority.
(2) When proceedings have been initiated as provided in subsection (1) of this section, and the consolidating entities are subject to the jurisdiction of a local government boundary commission, the initiating documents shall be filed with the boundary commission as provided by ORS 199.476. [1993 c.577 §3; 1997 c.590 §7]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.615 - Contents of resolution; debt distribution plan; dissolution of existing entities.

(1) A resolution proposing consolidation of a water authority and a sanitary authority shall state the number of members to be on the board of directors of the joint water and sanitary authority.
(2) A resolution proposing consolidation of a water authority and a sanitary authority may include a debt distribution plan to be voted upon as a part of the proposal. The plan may provide for any distribution of indebtedness and may require that a consolidating authority remain solely liable for all or any portion of any indebtedness outstanding at the time of the consolidation.
(3) A resolution proposing consolidation into a joint water and sanitary authority may include a declaration that some or all of the existing water or sanitary authorities or districts proposing consolidation shall be dissolved upon formation of the joint authority.
(4) If the consolidation is approved, the board of the successor joint authority shall, in accordance with the debt distribution plan, levy taxes and assessments for the liquidation of any prior existing indebtedness. Such a levy shall be subject to the principal Act of the consolidated authority. [1993 c.577 §4; 1997 c.590 §8]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.620 - Assembly of governing bodies; order for election on consolidation.

(1) When the governing body of each affected entity has adopted or approved a resolution pursuant to ORS 450.615, the governing body of the affected entity having the largest population according to the most recent federal decennial census shall call a joint assembly of the governing bodies of the affected entities. The governing body calling the joint assembly shall specify the time and place of the assembly. The secretary of the governing body shall give notice of the assembly to each member of the governing body of each affected entity. The notice shall be given by certified mail.
(2) At the joint assembly, a majority of the members of each governing body constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(3) The assembly, by a majority of all members present, shall adopt an order calling an election in each affected authority. The order shall include the matters specified in ORS 198.745. [1993 c.577 §5; 1997 c.590 §9]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.625 - Election result; certification.

The governing body of each affected entity shall meet separately not later than the fifth day after receiving from the county clerk the abstract of the votes cast in the election on consolidation. At the meeting, the governing body of the entity shall determine the result of the election and certify the result. [1993 c.577 §6; 1997 c.590 §10]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.630 - Joint meeting of governing bodies after approval of consolidation; declaration of consolidation; election of board.

(1) If the proposal for consolidation is approved by a majority of the votes cast in each affected authority or is approved by a local government boundary commission, the governing body of the authority with the largest population according to the most recent federal decennial census shall call a joint meeting of the governing bodies of the affected authorities. The meeting shall be held at a time and place designated by the governing body calling the meeting, not later than 10 days after the canvass of the vote in the authority last canvassed. The secretary of the authority calling the meeting shall give notice of the time and place of the meeting to each member of the governing body of each affected authority.
(2) At the joint meeting, a majority of the members of the governing body of each affected authority constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The members so assembled shall from among the members elect five or seven persons to serve as board members of the successor joint authority until June 30 following the next regular district election as defined in ORS 255.005. The board so elected shall immediately meet and organize and shall by resolution declare the joint water and sanitary authority formed. From the date of adoption of the resolution the consolidation is complete.
(3) At the first regular election held in the joint water and sanitary authority after consolidation, five or seven board members shall be elected. The terms of office of the members elected shall be determined by lot at their first meeting after their election. When the resolution proposing consolidation provides for a five-member board for the joint water and sanitary 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 joint 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 joint authority. When the resolution proposing consolidation provides for a seven-member board for the joint water and sanitary 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 joint 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 joint authority. [1993 c.577 §7]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.635 - Board of directors of joint authority; number; terms; qualifications.

(1) The governing body of a joint water and sanitary authority shall be a board of directors of five or seven members, based upon the number of board members specified in the petition for formation or in the resolution proposing consolidation of a water authority and a sanitary authority into the joint water and sanitary authority.
(2) Each director elected shall hold office from July 1 next following election.
(3) The term of office of a director of a joint water and sanitary authority is four years. However, each director shall hold office until the election and qualification of a successor.
(4) The board of directors of the joint water and sanitary authority shall fill any vacancy on the board as provided in ORS 198.320.
(5) Any elector residing within the joint water and sanitary authority is qualified to be a member of the board of directors of the joint authority.
(6) Notwithstanding subsection (5) of this section, a person who is an employee of a joint water and sanitary authority is not qualified to serve as a director of the joint water and sanitary authority by which the person is employed. [1993 c.577 §9]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.640 - Powers of joint authority; issuance of revenue bonds.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a joint water and sanitary authority possesses all the duties, functions and powers granted to water authorities and to sanitary authorities under ORS 450.600 to 450.989.
(2) Revenue bonds issued by a joint water and sanitary authority shall be issued as prescribed in ORS chapter 287A. [1993 c.577 §10; 2007 c.783 §186]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.645 - Election laws applicable.

(1) ORS chapter 255 governs the following:
(a) The nomination and election of the members of the board of directors of a joint water and sanitary authority.
(b) The conduct of elections in the joint authority.
(2) The members of the board of directors of a joint water and sanitary authority shall be elected at large by position number by the electors of the district. [1993 c.577 §8]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.650 - Board of directors; terms; qualifications.

(1) The governing body of a water authority shall be a board of directors of five or seven members.
(2) The term of office of a director of a water authority is four years.
(3) Any elector residing within the proposed water authority is qualified to be a member of the board of directors of the authority.
(4) Notwithstanding subsection (3) of this section, a person who is an employee of a water authority is not qualified to serve as a director of the water authority by which the person is employed. [1987 c.863 §4; 1989 c.809 §2; 1993 c.577 §21]
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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.
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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.
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 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]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.810 - Board may adopt and enforce ordinances for sanitary purposes.

(1) The district board may, for the protection of the health, safety and general welfare of the authority, adopt and enforce all necessary and proper regulations or ordinances for:
(a) The control of sewage disposal and drainage.
(b) The storage, collection, transportation and disposal of solid wastes where such regulations are supplemental to the requirements of the rules of the Environmental Quality Commission adopted pursuant to ORS 459.045, and are necessary to meet special local conditions.
(c) The cleanliness of roads and streets in the authority.
(d) The control of mosquitoes and other insects.
(e) All other sanitary purposes not in conflict with the laws of this state.
(2) Any general ordinance of the district board shall be enacted in accordance with ORS 198.510 to 198.600. [1955 c.614 §26; 1967 c.428 §14; 1969 c.593 §39; 1971 c.268 §17; 1971 c.648 §26; 1973 c.835 §163]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.815 - General powers of authority.

For the purpose of carrying out the powers granted to the authority under other provisions of ORS 450.600 to 450.989 and in addition thereto, the authority may:
(1) Have and use a common seal.
(2) Sue and be sued in its name.
(3) Permit the use, by lease or otherwise, of any property of the authority by any other authority, district, city or other governmental agency.
(4) Acquire by purchase, gift, devise, condemnation proceedings or otherwise, such real and personal property and rights of way, either within or without the authority, as in the judgment of the board are necessary or proper to the exercise of its powers, and to pay for and hold the same.
(5) Make and accept contracts, deeds, releases and documents which, in the judgment of the board, are necessary or proper in the exercise of any of the powers of the authority.
(6) Employ and pay necessary agents, employees and assistants.
(7) Lay its sewers and drains in any public street, highway or road in the county, and for this purpose enter upon it and make all necessary and proper excavations, restoring it to its proper condition. However, the consent of the proper city, county or state authorities, as the case may be, shall first be obtained and the conditions of such consent complied with.
(8) Compel all residents and property owners in the authority to connect their houses and structures requiring sewage disposal with adjacent sewers within the authority.
(9) Fix sewer charges and rentals.
(10) Do any act necessary or proper to effect and carry out the purposes for which the authority was formed pursuant to ORS 450.600 to 450.989. [1955 c.614 §25; 2001 c.104 §188]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.817 - Services to other local governments authorized.

A sanitary 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 §14; 2003 c.802 §120]
Note:
450.817 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.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 12 - Public Health › Chapter 450 - Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities › Section 450.820 - Authority may maintain garbage collection system and engage in insect control activities.

In addition to other powers granted to it under ORS 450.600 to 450.989, the authority may:
(1) Maintain and operate disposal sites and garbage collection systems in compliance with the requirements of ORS 459.005 to 459.437, 459.992 (1) and (2) and 466.995 (1).
(2) Engage in mosquito and other insect control activities. [1955 c.614 §27; 1967 c.428 §15; 1969 c.593 §40; 1971 c.648 §27]