OAR 165-008-0060
Criteria for Reapportionment
(1)
In developing a reapportionment plan, the Secretary of State will comply with Section 6, Article IV of the Oregon Constitution, ORS 188.010 (Criteria for apportionment of state into congressional and legislative districts) and any federal law which imposes requirements in addition to those imposed by the Oregon constitution and statutes.(2)
Compliance with the criteria of ORS 188.010 (Criteria for apportionment of state into congressional and legislative districts)(1) shall be to the maximum extent practicable. The following interpretations will be made of specific criteria:(a)
“Utilize existing geographic or political boundaries.” When possible, districts will be drawn to utilize county lines and to maintain cities within a single district;(b)
“Not divide communities of common interest.” Where urban neighborhoods, rural communities or other communities can be identified, an effort will be made to retain that community within a single district. Consideration will be given to market areas covered by local media;(c)
“Be connected by transportation links.” Road connections of at least a county road should be available within the district from one area of the district to another. This does not apply to unpopulated areas of the district.
Source:
Rule 165-008-0060 — Criteria for Reapportionment, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=165-008-0060.