2013 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 11 - Public Health, Housing, Environment
Chapter 468 - Environmental Quality Generally
Section 468.010 - Environmental Quality Commission; appointment; confirmation; term; compensation and expenses.


OR Rev Stat § 468.010 (2013) What's This?

(1) There is created an Environmental Quality Commission. The commission shall consist of five members, appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate as provided in ORS 171.562 and 171.565.

(2) The term of office of a member shall be four years, but the members of the commission may be removed by the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor to assume the duties of the member on July 1 next following. A member shall be eligible for reappointment, but no member shall serve more than two consecutive terms. In case of a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(3) A member of the commission is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. [Formerly 449.016]

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