Secretary of State
Elections Division - Chapter 165
Division 8
REAPPORTIONMENT
165-008-0060
Criteria for Reapportionment
(1) In developing a reapportionment plan, the Secretary of State will comply with Section 6, Article IV of the Oregon Constitution, ORS 188.010 and any federal law which imposes requirements in addition to those imposed by the Oregon constitution and statutes.
(2) Compliance with the criteria of ORS 188.010(1) shall be to the maximum extent practicable. The following interpretations will be made of specific criteria:
(a) “Utilize existing geographic or political boundaries.” When possible, districts will be drawn to utilize county lines and to maintain cities within a single district;
(b) “Not divide communities of common interest.” Where urban neighborhoods, rural communities or other communities can be identified, an effort will be made to retain that community within a single district. Consideration will be given to market areas covered by local media;
(c) “Be connected by transportation links.” Road connections of at least a county road should be available within the district from one area of the district to another. This does not apply to unpopulated areas of the district.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 188.015
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 188.015
History:
ELECT 5-2021, temporary amend filed 08/12/2021, effective 09/27/2021 through 02/09/2022
ELECT 37-1990, f. & cert. ef. 10-18-90