Chapter 2.35
ELECTION EXPLANATORY STATEMENTS

Sections:

2.35.010    Purpose.

2.35.020    Election initiative and referendum procedures.

2.35.010 Purpose.

ORS 25.345 requires local governments to submit an explanatory statement when the governing body has referred a measure to the voters, but OAR 165-022-0400 prohibits local governments from submitting explanatory statements where initiatives or referendums are referred by petition unless the governing body has an ordinance that requires the submission of such a statement. The purpose of this chapter is therefore to comply with these ORS and OAR requirements. [Ord. 906 § 1, 2012.]

2.35.020 Election initiative and referendum procedures.

In all City measures initiated or referred by petition in which there is a County Voters’ Pamphlet, the City of Harrisburg shall submit an explanatory statement for inclusion in said voters’ pamphlet. [Ord. 906 § 1, 2012.]