Oregon Statutes 251.005 – Definitions
As used in this chapter:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 251.005
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- County clerk: means the county clerk or the county official in charge of elections. See Oregon Statutes 251.005
(1) ‘Candidate’ means an individual whose name is or is expected to be printed on the official ballot.
(2) ‘City office’ means the office of mayor, city auditor, city councillor or municipal judge of a city having a population of 50,000 or more according to the most recent determination made under ORS § 190.510 to 190.610.
(3) ‘County clerk’ means the county clerk or the county official in charge of elections.
(4) ‘Elector’ means an individual qualified to vote under section 2, Article II, Oregon Constitution.
(5) ‘Measure’ includes any of the following submitted to the people for their approval or rejection at an election:
(a) A proposed law.
(b) An Act or part of an Act of the Legislative Assembly.
(c) A revision of or amendment to the Oregon Constitution.
(d) Local, special or municipal legislation.
(e) A proposition or question. [1979 c.190 § 172; 1981 c.173 § 28; 1983 c.123 § 1; 1983 c.392 § 4; 1987 c.432 § 1; 2003 c.14 § 118]