Section 199.775 – Effect of city-county incorporation.
(1) When a city-county is incorporated, it shall: (a) Succeed to all the property, contracts and rights of the consolidating cities and county; and (b) Subject to whatever debt distribution plan the city-county charter prescribes, become liable for all the obligations of the consolidating cities and county. (2) The officers of the consolidating cities and […]
Section 199.715 – City-county consolidation authorized.
By proceeding under ORS 199.705 to 199.795, a county and the most populous city in the county may consolidate to form a city-county, and one or more of the other cities in the county and the unincorporated area may join in the consolidation. [1971 c.731 §3; 1997 c.494 §2]
Section 199.720 – Initiation of consolidation proceedings by resolution or petition.
(1) Consolidation proceedings may be initiated by resolution of the governing body of the county or of the most populous city in the county. Within five days after adoption of the resolution a true copy thereof shall be filed with the governing body, other than the adopting governing body, of each city that has any […]
Section 199.725 – Charter commission; appointment; term; first meeting; chairperson; appropriation for expenses.
(1) Within 30 days after the proceedings are initiated, a charter commission comprised of persons each of whom is an elector of the county or the most populous city shall be appointed as follows: (a) Two members jointly by a majority of a convention of the state Senators elected from the county or any part […]
Section 199.730 – Functions of charter commission; rules.
The charter commission: (1) Shall adopt rules to govern its proceedings. (2) May acquire property, avail itself of quarters, enter into contracts necessary for its work, and receive and expend gifts, grants and appropriations. (3) May employ administrative, clerical and technical assistance necessary for its work, and may request and secure information and assistance from […]
Section 199.705 – Definitions for ORS 199.705 to 199.795.
In ORS 199.705 to 199.795: (1) “City-county” means a city incorporated under ORS 199.705 to 199.795 and having both city and county functions. (2) “City in the county” means a city having more than 50 percent of its population in the county. (3) “Most populous city” means a city of not less than 300,000 population. […]
Section 199.710 – Short title.
ORS 199.705 to 199.795 may be referred to as the City-County Act of 1971. [1971 c.731 §1]