For the purposes of ORS § 523.020 and this section, notwithstanding ORS § 523.610 to 523.670, ‘board,’ as defined in ORS § 523.010, includes the governing body of a city. ‘District,’ as defined in ORS § 523.010, includes an incorporated city. [1977 c.212 § 1]

523.015 and 523.020 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 523 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.