As used in ORS 203.030 to 203.075, “governing body” means the representative body vested with legislative power by statute or charter.
ORS 203.030
Applied in 9 court decisions — leading case 24 Or. App. 571 - Allison v. Washington County (1976)
Most recently applied in 291 Or. App. 750 - State ex rel. Smith v. Hitt (May 2018)
1973 c.282 §1
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Official source: Oregon State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Oregon statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.