2013 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 13 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Chapter 561 - State Department of Agriculture
Section 561.110 - Conferences between director and division chiefs; action by director.

In conference with the chiefs of the divisions there shall be full and free discussion of the agricultural policies of the State Department of Agriculture, the administrative problems of divisions, the coordination of the departmental activities and methods for increasing the efficiency and reducing the cost of operation of the department. On the basis of these conferences the Director of Agriculture may take such steps as in the judgment of the director will increase the economy and efficiency of the department. The director shall give especial attention to the full utilization of stenographic, office and laboratory forces, automobiles and other equipment. The director may require that deputies and other employees do work for more than one division of the department and shall take such measures as may be necessary to avoid duplication of costs of transportation and maintenance.