Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 188 > Legislative Districts

• board of directors: means the governing body of a district. See Oregon Statutes 545.002
• Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
• District: means an irrigation district organized or operating under this chapter. See Oregon Statutes 545.002
• Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). ^{Source: OCC}
• Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.