(2) For a boundary change that is subject to the jurisdiction of the district pursuant to ORS 268.347, the district shall:
(a) Establish a uniform hearing and notification process.
(b) Establish an expedited process for uncontested boundary changes.
(c) Establish clear and objective criteria for a boundary change.
(d) Ensure that a boundary change is in compliance with the Metro regional framework plan, as defined in ORS 197.015, and cooperative agreements and urban service agreements adopted pursuant to ORS chapter 195.
(3) The role of a metropolitan service district in the boundary determination process shall be ministerial only.
(4) Except as provided in this section and ORS 268.347 and 268.351, for a boundary change subject to the jurisdiction of the metropolitan service district:
(a) Proceedings for annexation of territory to a city and for all other changes in city boundaries shall be conducted as provided in ORS chapter 222.
(b) Proceedings for annexation of territory to a district, and for all other changes to the boundaries of a district, shall be conducted as provided in ORS chapter 198. Notwithstanding ORS 268.020, as used in this paragraph, "district" has the meaning given that term in ORS 268.351.
(c) Proceedings for annexation of territory to the metropolitan service district, including annexation of territory not within the urban growth boundary of the district, and for all other changes to the boundaries of the district shall be conducted as provided in ORS chapter 198.
(d) Notwithstanding contrary provisions regarding the party responsible for conducting hearings under ORS chapter 198, the metropolitan service district is the governing body responsible for conducting proceedings for a minor boundary change to the district. Except for a change to the district boundary by adoption of an urban growth boundary under ORS 268.390, proceedings for a minor boundary change to the boundaries of a district shall be conducted as provided in ORS chapter 198. [1997 c.516 §10; 1999 c.282 §1; 2005 c.22 §195; 2007 c.173 §3; 2009 c.216 §2; 2011 c.26 §2]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance
Chapter 268 - Metropolitan Service District
Section 268.020 - Definitions.
Section 268.030 - Purpose of chapter; limitation on number of districts; purpose of districts.
Section 268.060 - Costs of elections.
Section 268.240 - PERS membership for specified classes of district employees; conditions.
Section 268.300 - Existence, status and general powers of district.
Section 268.310 - Powers of district.
Section 268.313 - Acquisition or construction of major facility; conditions.
Section 268.315 - Authority of district to levy ad valorem tax.
Section 268.317 - Solid and liquid waste disposal powers.
Section 268.319 - Reuse and recycling of electronic products.
Section 268.343 - Validation of certain easements acquired by district.
Section 268.351 - Definitions for ORS 268.347 and 268.354.
Section 268.354 - Boundary change procedures; standards.
Section 268.360 - Authority to exercise police power; ordinances; effective dates; enforcement.
Section 268.380 - Land-use planning goals and activities; coordination; review of local plans.
Section 268.385 - District as regional planning coordinator.
Section 268.393 - Land use planning ordinance; notice to local governments and landowners.
Section 268.505 - Income tax; rate limitation; elector approval required.
Section 268.520 - Authority to issue and sell general obligation bonds.
Section 268.590 - Credit enhancement of district bonds and other obligations.