(2) If the elections officer determines that the initiative measure meets the requirements of section 1 (2)(d) and (5), Article IV of the Oregon Constitution, the elections officer shall proceed as required in ORS 255.145. The elections officer shall include in the publication required under ORS 255.145 (5) a statement that the initiative measure has been determined to meet the requirements of section 1 (2)(d) and (5), Article IV of the Oregon Constitution.
(3) If the elections officer determines that the initiative measure does not meet the requirements of section 1 (2)(d) and (5), Article IV of the Oregon Constitution, the elections officer shall immediately notify the petitioner, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the determination.
(4) Any elector dissatisfied with a determination of the elections officer under subsection (1) of this section may petition the circuit court of the judicial district in which the administrative office of the district is located seeking to overturn the determination of the elections officer. If the elector is dissatisfied with a determination that the initiative measure meets the requirements of section 1 (2)(d) and (5), Article IV of the Oregon Constitution, the petition must be filed not later than the seventh business day after the ballot title is filed with the elections officer. If the elector is dissatisfied with a determination that the initiative measure does not meet the requirements of section 1 (2)(d) and (5), Article IV of the Oregon Constitution, the petition must be filed not later than the seventh business day after the written determination is made by the elections officer.
(5) The review by the circuit court shall be the first and final review, and shall be conducted expeditiously to ensure the orderly and timely circulation of the petition. [1991 c.719 §38; 2005 c.797 §44]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections
Chapter 255 - Special District Elections
Section 255.005 - Definitions.
Section 255.012 - "District" defined.
Section 255.022 - Procedures for district elections; metropolitan service district candidates.
Section 255.085 - Notice of district election on issuance of bonds or on other measure.
Section 255.140 - Determination of compliance with constitutional provisions; notice; appeal.
Section 255.145 - Preparation of ballot title for certain measures; notice.
Section 255.155 - Procedure for elector dissatisfied with title of district measure.
Section 255.165 - Signature requirements.
Section 255.175 - Filing officer; filing requirements; verification of signatures.
Section 255.185 - Date of election on measure initiated or referred by electors.
Section 255.235 - Nomination of candidates for election to district boards; withdrawal.
Section 255.288 - Methods of providing map of proposed boundaries for election on boundary question.
Section 255.295 - Preparing abstract; notification of results.
Section 255.305 - Election expenses paid by district; exceptions; apportionment of expenses; rules.
Section 255.335 - Regular district election; terms of board members; organizational meeting.
Section 255.345 - Special election dates.
Section 255.400 - Definitions for ORS 255.400 to 255.424.
Section 255.411 - Violations of ORS 255.405; process for bringing claim.
Section 255.416 - Ability of board of qualifying district to remedy violation; process.
Section 255.424 - Notice requirements to bring action; reimbursement of reasonable costs.