Oct 5, 2011

Procedures for Adopting Ordinance

1.     ORS 198.540
  • Publish in Agenda
  • Publish in newspaper not more than 10 days nor less than 4 days before the meeting


2.     ORS 198.550
  • Ordinance shall be read during Regular meetings of the Board on two different days at least 6 days apart.
  • The reading of an ordinance shall be full and distinct unless at the meeting: (a) a copy of the ordinance is available for each person who desires a copy (b) the board directs the reading be by title only
  • The affirmative vote of a majority of the Board is required to adopt an ordinance after the second reading


3.     ORS 198.560
  • Within 7 days after adoption the ordinance shall be (1) signed by the presiding office
  • Attested by the recording secretary at the session which the ordinance is adopted
  • Filed in the records of the District
  • A certified copy of the ordinance shall be filed with county clerk


4.     ORS.198.570
  • Ordinance shall take effect on the 30th day after it is adopted