§ 255.115 Definitions for ORS 255.125 to 255.205
§ 255.125 Application of ORS 255.135 to 255.205
§ 255.135 Prospective petition; cover and signature sheet requirements; circulation; filing deadline
§ 255.140 Determination of compliance with constitutional provisions; notice; appeal
§ 255.145 Preparation of ballot title for certain measures; notice
§ 255.155 Procedure for elector dissatisfied with title of district measure
§ 255.165 Signature requirements
§ 255.175 Filing officer; filing requirements; verification of signatures
§ 255.185 Date of election on measure initiated or referred by electors
§ 255.205 Retention of petition materials
§ 255.215 Notice by mail in lieu of or in addition to newspaper publication

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 255 > Initiative and Referendum

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.
  • City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • County clerk: means the county clerk or the county official in charge of elections. See Oregon Statutes 255.005
  • District board: means the governing body of a district. See Oregon Statutes 255.005
  • District election: means any election authorized or required to be held by a district. See Oregon Statutes 255.005
  • District elections authority: means the county court or board of county commissioners, district board or other body or officer authorized or required to call a district election. See Oregon Statutes 255.005
  • Elections officer: means the:

    (a) County clerk of the county in which the administrative office of the district is located regarding a measure, or a candidate for an office, to be voted on in a district located in more than one county. See Oregon Statutes 255.005

  • Elector: means an individual qualified to vote under section 2, Article II, Oregon Constitution. See Oregon Statutes 255.005
  • Measure: includes any of the following submitted to the people for their approval or rejection at an election:

    (a) A proposed law. See Oregon Statutes 255.005

  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Regular district election: means the election held each year for the purpose of electing members of any district board as defined in subsection (2) of this section. See Oregon Statutes 255.005
  • School district: means a common school district, a union high school district, an education service district or a community college district. See Oregon Statutes 255.005