(1) To have and use a common seal.
(2) To sue and be sued in its name.
(3) To make and accept any and all contracts, deeds, leases, releases and documents of any kind which, in the judgment of the board, are necessary or proper to the exercise of any power of the district, and to direct the payment of all lawful claims or demands.
(4) To assess, levy and collect taxes to pay:
(a) The cost of acquiring sites for and constructing, reconstructing, altering, operating and maintaining the components of the emergency communications system within the 9-1-1 service area;
(b) A lawful claim against the district; and
(c) The operating expenses of the district.
(5) To employ all necessary agents and assistants.
(6) To call elections after the formation of the district.
(7) To enlarge the boundaries of the district as provided by ORS 198.705 to 198.955.
(8) To do and perform any and all acts necessary and proper to the complete exercise and effect of any of its powers or the purposes for which it was formed. [Formerly 401.842; 2015 c.247 ยง27]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 10 - Highways, Military
Chapter 403 - Emergency Communications System; 2-1-1 System; Public Safety Communications Systems
Section 403.100 - Policy; development of public safety networks and emergency communications system.
Section 403.105 - Definitions for ORS 305.823 and 403.105 to 403.250.
Section 403.120 - Oregon Department of Emergency Management duties and powers; rules.
Section 403.130 - jurisdiction plan; requirements; review; revised plans.
Section 403.132 - Provision of location of cellular device to law enforcement agency; rules.
Section 403.137 - Operation of multiline telephone system.
Section 403.150 - Disaster recovery plan.
Section 403.160 - Mediation of disputes; arbitration; costs and fees.
Section 403.165 - Department to ensure compliance; proceedings authorized.
Section 403.170 - Agreement with Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon.
Section 403.200 - Imposition of tax; rate.
Section 403.202 - Compensation of sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service.
Section 403.215 - Returns; payment of tax; election; rules.
Section 403.225 - Amounts collected held in trust; enforcement.
Section 403.230 - Application of other laws.
Section 403.235 - Emergency Communications Account.
Section 403.240 - Distribution of account proceeds; uses; reimbursement request review; reports.
Section 403.245 - Limitation on use of moneys; investment of moneys.
Section 403.250 - Primary public safety answering points; rules.
Section 403.300 - Definitions for ORS 403.300 to 403.380.
Section 403.310 - Officers of district; qualifications.
Section 403.315 - Application of ORS chapter 255 to district.
Section 403.320 - Board as governing body of district; president of board.
Section 403.325 - Election of board members at formation election; terms of office.
Section 403.330 - Changing number of board members; election; notice to Secretary of State.
Section 403.335 - Continuing schedule of biennial elections after change in number of board members.
Section 403.340 - Manner of electing board members.
Section 403.345 - Election of board members.
Section 403.350 - Changing manner of electing board members; requirements; election.
Section 403.360 - General district powers.
Section 403.370 - Levy of taxes.
Section 403.375 - Boundaries of zones.
Section 403.400 - Legislative findings.
Section 403.405 - Definitions for ORS 403.400 to 403.430.
Section 403.420 - Designated regional information centers.
Section 403.422 - Access of telecommunications customers to 2-1-1 system.
Section 403.425 - Use of 2-1-1 system by state agencies providing health and human services.
Section 403.430 - Contributions to support 2-1-1 system; use of contributions.
Section 403.445 - Definitions.
Section 403.450 - State Interoperability Executive Council.
Section 403.455 - Duties of council; rules.
Section 403.465 - Duties of State Chief Information Officer.
Section 403.500 - Definitions for ORS 403.500 to 403.542.
Section 403.502 - Application of election laws.
Section 403.507 - Size of district board; qualifications.
Section 403.510 - Size of district board at formation; terms of office.
Section 403.512 - Election of district board after formation; terms.
Section 403.520 - Methods of election.
Section 403.525 - General district powers.
Section 403.527 - Levy of taxes.
Section 403.530 - Deposit and disbursement of district moneys.
Section 403.535 - Power to contract bonded indebtedness.