241.009 Initiative or referendum

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OR Code › Title 22 › Chapter 241 › Section 241.009

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(1) A proposal under ORS 241.006 (Submitting proposals relating to county civil service) may be submitted to the electors of the county:

(a) By the initiative procedure; or

(b) By referral to the electors by the board of county commissioners or the county court.

(2) ORS 250.165 (Prospective petition) to 250.235 (Retention of petition materials) govern the manner of exercising the initiative unless ORS 250.155 (Application of ORS 250.165 to 250.235) makes ORS 250.165 (Prospective petition) to 250.235 (Retention of petition materials) inapplicable to the county. [1983 c.350 §61 (enacted in lieu of 241.008 and 241.012)]

Source: Section 241.009 — Initiative or referendum; election procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

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