2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 11, Chapters 431 - 470
ORS Chapter 440
440.360 Powers of health districts.


OR Rev Stat § 440.360 (through Leg Sess 2011) What's This?

A health district has all powers necessary to carry out the purposes of ORS 440.315 to 440.410, including, but not limited to, the power:

(1) To provide directly or indirectly any physical or mental health related service.

(2) To make any contract or agreement, to purchase and lease real and personal property, to enter into business arrangements or relationships with public or private entities and to create and participate fully in the operation of any business structure, including the development of business structures and arrangements for health care delivery systems and managed care plans.

(3) To participate in community sponsored health screening, prevention, wellness, improvement or other activities that address the physical or mental health needs of district residents. Such participation may include clinical, financial, administrative, volunteer or other support considered appropriate by the board.

(4) To perform any other acts that in the judgment of the board are necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of ORS 440.315 to 440.410. [Formerly 441.320; 1979 c.520 2; 1981 c.508 3; 1983 c.699 2; 1983 c.740 155; 1985 c.747 50; 1987 c.850 1; 1997 c.857 1; 1999 c.630 2; 2003 c.802 113]

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