As used in ORS 271.005 to 271.540:\n(1) 'Governing body' means the board or body in which the general legislative power of a political subdivision is vested.\n(2) 'Governmental body' means the State of Oregon, a political subdivision, the United States of America or an agency thereof.\n(3) 'Political subdivision' means any local government unit, including, but not limited to, a county, city, town, port, dock commission or district, that exists under the laws of Oregon and has power to levy and collect taxes. [1981 c.787 §2]
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