If, in the opinion of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, the study conducted under ORS 341.045 and the testimony presented at the hearing or hearings held under ORS 341.055 indicate that the formation of a community college district as petitioned is not warranted under the policies set forth by ORS 341.009, the commission shall order dismissal of the petition. An appeal from this order may be taken within 60 days in the manner provided in ORS 183.480.
ORS 341.065