OAR 165-022-0000. Definitions

(1) The terms used in this chapter have the same definitions as identified in ORS 251.005(1), (3), (4), (5). For this chapter, the terms: (a) "Statements" refers to the county voters' pamphlet filings made by candidates; (b) "Arguments" refers to the filings of measure arguments for inclusion in the county voters' pamphlet; (c) "Words" refers to both words and numbers; (d) "Filing forms" for candidate statements, explanatory statements and measure arguments refers to the forms required and provided by the county clerk; (e) "City office" means any elected position of a city as specified by state law or city charter. (f) "Local government" means the county or a city, or district as defined in ORS 255.012 located within the county. (2) For elected public offices, the terms: (a) "Paid office" means any elected public office for which the person elected will receive a fixed salary. For purposes of this rule, per diem and reimbursement for expenses do not constitute a fixed salary; (b) "Unpaid office" means any elected public office which is not a paid office. (3) Recall measures may be excluded from the county voters' pamphlet.