Filed by the Metro Charter Committee with the elections officer of the Portland Area Metropolitan Service District, pursuant to ORS 268.730. Approved by district voters at the 11-7-1992 general election; as amended by district voters at the 11-7-2000 general election; 5-21-2002 primary election; and 11-4-2014 general election, effective 1-8-2015.
PREAMBLE
We, the people of the Portland area metropolitan service district, in order to establish an elected, visible and accountable regional government that is responsive to the citizens of the region and works cooperatively with our local governments; that undertakes, as its most important service, planning and policy making to preserve and enhance the quality of life and the environment for ourselves and future generations; and that provides regional services needed and desired by the citizens in an efficient and effective manner, do ordain this charter for the Portland area metropolitan service district, to be known as Metro.