250.346. However, notwithstanding ORS 250.325, if the governing body of the city orders the election, the governing body shall not first consider adoption or rejection of the measure before submitting

250.346. However, notwithstanding ORS 250.325, if the governing body of the city orders the election, the governing body shall not first consider adoption or rejection of the measure before submitting it to the electors.

����� (3) A petition or resolution shall state the proposed permanent rate limit for operating taxes for the city following the merger. The proposed permanent rate limit shall be the rate that would produce the same tax revenue as would be produced within the city or cities� territorial boundaries were the merger not to take effect.

����� (4) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, if ORS 250.255 makes ORS