(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.

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(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. [2011 c.418 § 13; 2015 c.359 § 1]