(2) The governing body of a municipality may create a community forest authority by ordinance or resolution adopted following a public hearing held according to the laws of the municipality. The ordinance or resolution shall set forth:
(a) The name of the authority.
(b) The number of directors of the authority.
(c) The term of office of the directors.
(d) Other provisions that the governing body determines are necessary and appropriate and not inconsistent with the provisions of ORS 530.600 to 530.628.
(3) Upon adoption of an ordinance or resolution creating a community forest authority, the authority is deemed created.
(4) A community forest authority created under this section has the power and authority necessary to perform its duties under ORS 530.600 to 530.628.
(5) The governing body that creates a community forest authority under this section may, at its sole discretion:
(a) Alter or change the structure, organization, programs or activities of the authority, subject to any limitations imposed by law or contract; and
(b) Dissolve the authority at any time if the authority has no outstanding revenue bonds or other obligations or if the authority makes arrangements regarding outstanding revenue bonds or other obligations that are satisfactory to creditors. [2005 c.500 ยง4]
Note: See note under 530.600.
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources
Chapter 530 - State Forests; Community Forests
Section 530.005 - Definitions for ORS 530.010 to 530.170 and 530.210 to 530.280.
Section 530.025 - Interests in acquired lands; management of lands; sales.
Section 530.050 - Management of lands acquired; powers of forester; rules.
Section 530.053 - Holiday recreational use; armed forces personnel and veterans.
Section 530.059 - Procedure for sales of forest products; surety deposit required of bidder.
Section 530.065 - Modifying timber sale contracts.
Section 530.110 - Distribution of revenues from lands acquired under ORS 530.010 to 530.040.
Section 530.130 - Issuance of revenue bonds to acquire lands.
Section 530.140 - Forest development revenue bonds.
Section 530.147 - Forest Development Revenue Bond Fund.
Section 530.175 - Forest Acquisition County Reimbursement Fund.
Section 530.181 - State Forest Acquisition Fund.
Section 530.210 - Definitions for ORS 530.210 to 530.280.
Section 530.255 - Hardwood species for reforestation.
Section 530.280 - State Forestry General Obligation Bond Fund.
Section 530.470 - Determination of lands to be designated Common School Forest Lands.
Section 530.510 - Exchanges of land.
Section 530.520 - Use of receipts; manner of paying administrative expenses.
Section 530.600 - Definitions for ORS 530.600 to 530.628.
Section 530.604 - Community forest authorities.
Section 530.606 - Creation of authority; modification; dissolution.
Section 530.608 - Board of directors of authority; officers; terms; rules.
Section 530.610 - Levy of taxes prohibited.
Section 530.612 - Powers of authority.
Section 530.614 - Authorization to issue bonds or other obligations; method of issuance.
Section 530.618 - Effect of bonds or other obligations on municipality.
Section 530.620 - Loan repayment.
Section 530.622 - Authorities may act jointly; limits on acquisition of forestlands.
Section 530.624 - Assets and income of authority exempt from taxation; exceptions.
Section 530.626 - Earnings in excess of amounts required for authority.
Section 530.628 - Application of laws to authority and to issuance of bonds.
Section 530.990 - Penalties for forest management violations.