ORS 268.310 Powers of district

Subject to the provisions of a district charter, a district may, to carry out the purposes of this chapter:

Subject to the requirements of ORS 459.005 to 459.045, 459.065 to 459.105, 459.205 to 459.385, 459.992 (1) and (2) and 466.995 (1), dispose, and provide facilities for disposal, of solid and liquid wastes.

Provide public transportation and terminal facilities for public transportation, including local aspects thereof transferred to the district by one or more other public corporations, cities or counties through agreements in accordance with this chapter.

Acquire, construct, alter, maintain, administer and operate metropolitan zoo facilities.

Acquire, construct, alter, maintain, administer and operate major cultural, convention, exhibition, sports and entertainment facilities.

Acquire, develop, maintain and operate a system of parks, open space and recreational facilities of metropolitan significance.

Exercise jurisdiction over other matters of metropolitan concern as authorized by a district charter.