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ORS 262.005 Definitions for ORS 262.015 to 262.105
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As used in ORS 262.015 to 262.105, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Electric cooperative” means a cooperative corporation owning and operating an electric distribution system. (2) “Joint operating agency” means an agency organized by three or more cities or people’s ut…
ORS 262.015 Authority for joint operating agency formation; powers
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(1) Any three or more cities or people’s utility districts or combinations thereof, organized under the laws of this state, may form a joint operating agency to plan, acquire, construct, own, operate and otherwise promote the development of utility properties for the generation, …
ORS 262.025 Procedure for joint operating agency formation
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A joint operating agency shall be formed and come into existence by order of the Director of the State Department of Energy in accordance with the following procedures: (1) The legislative body of each city and people’s utility district desiring to form and be a member of a joint…
ORS 262.035 Power of agency to require financial contributions from members restricted; members contracting with agency for services
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(1) A joint operating agency shall not have the right or power to levy taxes or to assess its members for financial contributions. Each member city and district shall have the power to contribute or advance to the joint operating agency, solely out of surplus funds derived from u…