Oregon Statutes - Chapter 250 - Initiative and Referendum - Section 250.285 - Preparation of ballot titles by city governing body.

(1) When the city governing body refers a measure to the people, a ballot title for the measure may be prepared by the body. The ballot title shall be filed with the city elections officer.

(2) If the title is not prepared under subsection (1) of this section, when the measure is filed with the city elections officer, the officer shall send two copies to the city attorney. Not later than the fifth business day after receiving the copies the city attorney shall provide a ballot title for the measure, and send a copy of it to the city governing body and the city elections officer. [1979 c.190 §165; 1985 c.808 §29]

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