ORS 440.600: Formation of Central Oregon Health Council.

(1) Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties may form a Central Oregon Health Council when the governing body of each of the counties adopts a resolution signifying the body’s intention to do so.

      (2) A county that is adjacent to Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson County may join the council if:

      (a) The governing body of the county seeking to join the council adopts a resolution signifying the body’s intention to include a portion of that county in the region served by the council;

      (b) The portion of the county to be included in the region is part of a natural health care referral pattern with the other counties on the council; and

      (c) The Oregon Health Authority and the council approve.