(1) Before a drainage district elects to exercise the powers and duties set forth in ORS § 547.067, the board of supervisors shall hold a public hearing.

(2) At least 14 days before the date of the public hearing, the board shall give notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the district and mail notice of the hearing to the owners of record, based on the most recent county tax assessment roll, of property within the district.

(3) Notice of the public hearing must:

(a) State the date, time and location of the hearing;

(b) State that the board is considering whether to elect to exercise the powers and duties set forth in ORS § 547.067; and

(c) Invite all interested parties to attend the hearing and present testimony.

(4) After the public hearing, the board may adopt a resolution in which the district elects to exercise the powers and duties set forth in ORS § 547.067. Following adoption of the resolution, the board may exercise the powers and duties as provided in ORS § 547.067. [2015 c.544 § 3]

See note under 547.063.