2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 6, Chapters 201 - 260
ORS Chapter 254
254.548 Individual nominated or elected by write-in votes; form; rules.
(1) An individual nominated or elected to a public office by write-in votes shall sign and file a form indicating that the individual accepts the nomination or office before the filing officer may issue a certificate of nomination or election. The Secretary of State by rule shall prescribe the form to be used under this section.
(2) In the case of an individual nominated or elected by write-in votes to a public office:
(a) Not later than the 30th day after the election, the filing officer shall prepare and deliver the form described in subsection (1) of this section to the individual;
(b) Not later than the 45th day after the election, if the individual accepts the nomination or office, the individual shall sign and file the form with the filing officer; and
(c) Not later than the 50th day after the election, if the individual files the form by the deadline specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the filing officer shall prepare and deliver a certificate of nomination or election to the individual and, if applicable, issue a proclamation declaring the election of the candidate to the office. [1991 c.719 56; 2005 c.157 1]
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