Oregon Statutes - Chapter 198 - Special Districts Generally - Section 198.875 - Election on withdrawal petition.

(1) At the time and place set for the final hearing upon the withdrawal petition if the required number of written requests for an election on the proposed withdrawal have not been filed, the county board shall enter an order withdrawing the described area from the district.

(2) If the required number of requests for an election are filed on or before the final hearing, the county board shall call an election in the district upon the question of the withdrawal of the area.

(3) If an election is called and a majority of the votes cast at the election is in favor of the withdrawal of the designated area from the district, the county board shall enter an order withdrawing the area from the district. If the majority of the votes cast is against withdrawal, the county board shall enter an order declaring the results of the election. In either case, the county board shall cause a copy of the order to be filed with the secretary of the district. [1971 c.727 §40]

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