Section 354.705 - Referral of increase in minimum tax rate to voters(1) Subject to limitations of the Oregon Constitution, the district board may refer to the electors of the district any proposal to increase the maximum service charge as provided in ORS 354.635 to maintain the financial stability of the district in an emergency. The proposal shall state that an emergency exists and specify with distinctness the facts and reasons constituting the emergency.(2) The district board may refer to the electors of the district proposed additional or alternate means of financing allowed under ORS 354.685. 1975 c.286 §10; 1979 c.108 §15; 1983 c.350 §217