§ 236.010 Causes for vacancies in office
§ 236.020 Vacancy for breach of official bond
§ 236.030 Persons ineligible for office because of membership in certain organizations
§ 236.040 Leave of absence for Peace Corps volunteer; reinstatement
§ 236.100 Political affiliation of person appointed to fill vacancy in partisan elective office
§ 236.115 Diversity included in criteria for filling certain vacancies
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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 236 > Vacancies and Eligibility Generally

  • City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • 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.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100