ORS § 238.300 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.300
238.300 Service retirement allowance
Status: in_force

Upon retiring from service at normal retirement age or thereafter, a member of the Public Employees Retirement System shall receive a service retirement allowance which shall consist of the following annuity and pensions:

(1) A refund annuity which shall be the actuarial equivalent of accumulated contributions, if any, by the member under this chapter and interest thereon credited at the time of retirement, which annuity shall provide an allowance payable during the life of the member and at death a lump sum equal in amount to the difference between accumulated contributions at the time of retirement and the sum of the annuity payments actually made to the member during life shall be paid to such person, if any, as the member nominates by written designation duly acknowledged and filed with the board or shall otherwise be paid according to the provisions of this chapter for disposal of an amount credited to the member account of a member at the time of death in the event the member designates no beneficiary to receive the amount or no such beneficiary is able to receive the amount. If death of the member occurs before the first payment is due, the member account of the member shall be treated as though death had occurred before retirement.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A life pension (nonrefund) for current service provided by the contributions of employers and, for pension benefits that accrue on or after July 1, 2020, amounts in the employee pension stability account established for the member under ORS 238A.353 (Employee pension stability accounts established) , which pension, subject to paragraph (b) of this subsection, shall be an amount which, when added to the sum of the annuity, if any, under subsection (1) of this section and the annuity, if any, provided on the same basis and payable from the Variable Annuity Account, both annuities considered on a refund basis, results in a total of:

(A) For service as a police officer or firefighter, two percent of final average salary multiplied by the number of years of membership in the system as a police officer or firefighter before the effective date of retirement.

(B) For service as other than a police officer or firefighter, including service as a member of the Legislative Assembly, 1.67 percent of final average salary multiplied by the number of years of membership in the system as other than a police officer or firefighter before the effective date of retirement.

(b) A pension under this subsection shall be at least:

(A) For a member who first establishes membership in the system before July 1, 2003, the actuarial equivalent of the annuity provided by the accumulated contributions of the member. A person establishes membership in the system before July 1, 2003, for the purposes of this subparagraph if:

(i) The person is a member of the system, or a judge member of the system, on the day immediately before July 1, 2003; or

(ii) The person performed any period of service for a participating public employer before July 1, 2003, that is credited to the six-month period of employment required of an employee under ORS 238.015 (Membership generally) before an employee may become a member of the system.

(B) For a member who made contributions before August 21, 1981, the equivalent of a pension computed pursuant to this subsection as it existed immediately before that date.

(c) As used in this subsection, “number of years of membership” means the number of full years of creditable service plus any remaining fraction of a year of creditable service. Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, in determining a remaining fraction a full month shall be considered as one-twelfth of a year and a major fraction of a month shall be considered as a full month. Membership of a school district employee, an employee of an institution of higher education engaged in teaching or other school activity or an employee of the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Youth Authority, the Department of Corrections or the State Board of Education engaged in teaching or other school activity at an institution supervised by the authority, board or department, for all portions of a school year in a calendar year in which the district school, institution of higher education or school activity at an institution so supervised in which the member is employed is normally in session shall be considered as a full one-half year of membership. The number of years of membership of a member who received a refund of contributions as provided in ORS 237.976 (Disposition of contributions made under abolished system) (2) is limited to the number of years after the day before the date on which the refund was received. The number of years of membership of a member who is separated, for any reason other than death or disability, from all service entitling the member to membership in the system, who withdraws the amount credited to the member account of the member in the fund during absence from such service and who thereafter reenters the service of an employer participating in the system but does not repay the amount so withdrawn as provided in this chapter, is limited to the number of years after the day before the date of so reentering.

(3) An additional life pension (nonrefund) for prior service credit, including military service, credited to the member at the time of first becoming a member of the system, as elsewhere provided in this chapter, which pension shall be provided by the contributions of the employer. [Formerly 237.147; 1997 c.249 §67; 2001 c.900 §49; 2001 c.945 §50; 2003 c.67 §4; 2003 c.625 §22; 2003 c.733 §46e; 2011 c.637 §73; 2019 c.355 §13]

Note: Section 46f, chapter 733, Oregon Laws 2003, provides:

Sec. 46f. The amendments to ORS 238.300 (Service retirement allowance) by section 46e of this 2003 Act apply to periods of service as a member of the Legislative Assembly served by reason of appointment or election to the Legislative Assembly on or after the effective date of this 2003 Act [August 29, 2003], including periods of service as a member of the Legislative Assembly served by reason of reelection to the Legislative Assembly after the effective date of this 2003 Act. [2003 c.733 §46f]

Source: Section 238.300 — Service retirement allowance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.830 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.830
243.830 Effect of agreement on retirement contributions and benefits
Status: in_force

An agreement executed pursuant to ORS 243.820 (Agreement for payment of annuity premium or investment in stock of regulated investment company) by an employee who is subject to ORS chapter 238 or 238A, or a similar retirement program for public employees, in no way affects the contributions to be made or the benefits to be provided for such employee under ORS chapter 238 or 238A or the other similar program. Reduction of salary or forgoing a salary increase by a stated amount under ORS 243.820 (Agreement for payment of annuity premium or investment in stock of regulated investment company) shall not be deemed a reduction in salary for the purpose of such contributions and benefits. [1965 c.606 §3; 1999 c.130 §7; 2003 c.733 §70]

Source: Section 243.830 — Effect of agreement on retirement contributions and benefits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 244.049 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 244 / Section 244.049
244.049 Prohibition on use of moneys to make payments in connection with nondisclosure agreement relating to workplace harassment
Status: in_force

(1) A holder of public office or candidate may not:

(a) Use public moneys to make payments in connection with a nondisclosure agreement relating to workplace harassment; or

(b) Use moneys received from a third party to make payments in connection with a nondisclosure agreement relating to workplace harassment if the alleged harassment occurred when the holder of public office or candidate was acting as a holder of public office or candidate.

(2) A nondisclosure agreement made in violation of this section is void and may not be enforced by a court of this state.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) “Payments in connection with a nondisclosure agreement” includes any form of consideration provided in exchange for the silence of an individual on issues relating to workplace harassment, including but not limited to:

(A) Money;

(B) Stock, personal property or other items with a resale value;

(C) Severance pay or benefits for an individual who resigned or was fired from a place of employment without cause;

(D) The promise of a positive reference or assistance in obtaining future employment in a position in which the individual’s salary is paid for with public moneys;

(E) The promise of a bonus payment of moneys in addition to the individual’s salary;

(F) Alternative work arrangements that have the effect of reducing the amount of work required to be performed by the individual, or of removing the individual from the workplace; or

(G) Any agreement that terminates the employment of the individual and includes a waiver of past or future claims against the holder of public office, the public body or any public employee.

(b) “Public office” has the meaning given that term in ORS 260.005 (Definitions) .

(c) “Workplace harassment” means conduct that constitutes discrimination prohibited by ORS 659A.030 (Discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age or expunged juvenile record prohibited) , including conduct that constitutes sexual assault as defined in ORS 181A.323 (Definitions for ORS 181A.323 to 181A.328) .

(4) This section does not prevent a holder of public office from using public moneys to make payments in connection with the receipt of a legally required confidential or privileged report of discrimination, sexual assault or harassment, including workplace harassment. [2019 c.462 §3]

Source: Section 244.049 — Prohibition on use of moneys to make payments in connection with nondisclosure agreement relating to workplace harassment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors244.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 244.070 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 244 / Section 244.070
244.070 Additional statement of economic interest
Status: in_force

A public official or candidate shall report the following additional economic interest for the preceding calendar year only if the source of that interest is derived from an individual or business that has a legislative or administrative interest or that has been doing business, does business or could reasonably be expected to do business with the governmental agency of which the public official holds, or the candidate if elected would hold, an official position or over which the public official exercises, or the candidate if elected would exercise, any authority:

(1) Each person to whom the public official or candidate or a member of the household of the public official or candidate owes or has owed money in excess of $1,000, the interest rate on money owed and the date of the loan, except for debts owed to any federal or state regulated financial institution or retail contracts.

(2) The name, principal address and brief description of the nature of each business in which the public official or candidate or a member of the household of the public official or candidate has or has had a personal, beneficial interest or investment, including stocks or other securities, in excess of $1,000, except for individual items involved in a mutual fund or a blind trust, or a time or demand deposit in a financial institution, shares in a credit union, or the cash surrender value of life insurance.

(3) Each person for whom the public official or candidate has performed services for a fee in excess of $1,000, except for any disclosure otherwise prohibited by law or by a professional code of ethics. [1974 c.72 §6; 1975 c.543 §5; 1987 c.566 §12; 2007 c.877 §20; 2009 c.68 §7]

Source: Section 244.070 — Additional statement of economic interest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors244.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.550 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.550
243.550 Dependent care assistance plan
Status: in_force

(1) The state or any agency thereof shall establish in its accounting system allowances for employees to dedicate part of their salary to a dependent care assistance plan.

(2) Upon application by a public employee, the state or any agency thereof shall allow the employee to participate in a dependent care assistance plan at that place of employment.

(3) Portions of a public employee’s salary dedicated to a dependent care assistance plan shall be included in any computation of benefits under that employee’s public employee retirement program. [1987 c.621 §1]

Note: 243.550 (Dependent care assistance plan) to 243.585 (Accounting system allowances for dedication of salary) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 243 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 243.550 — Dependent care assistance plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 240.080 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.080
240.080 Chairperson appointed by Governor
Status: in_force

The Governor shall appoint one of the members of the Employment Relations Board as chairperson, who shall serve for a term not to exceed four years. The chairperson shall be the chief administrative officer of the board. The board shall meet at such times and places as are specified by call of the chairperson or a majority of the board. All hearings shall be open to the public. A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. Any agent designated by the board to make investigations and conduct hearings may administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence. [Amended by 1973 c.536 §29; 1977 c.808 §4]

Source: Section 240.080 — Chairperson appointed by Governor; meetings; quorum; hearings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors240.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 244.205 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 244 / Section 244.205
244.205 Legal expense trust fund
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the authorization of the Oregon Government Ethics Commission as described in ORS 244.209 (Application to establish fund) , a public official may establish a legal expense trust fund if the public official incurs or reasonably expects to incur legal expenses described in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) Proceeds from the trust fund may be used by the public official to defray legal expenses incurred by the public official in any civil, criminal or other legal proceeding or investigation that relates to or arises from the course and scope of duties of the person as a public official. The legal expenses must be incurred in connection with:

(a) The issuance of a court’s stalking protective order under ORS 30.866 (Action for issuance or violation of stalking protective order) or 163.738 (Effect of citation) ;

(b) The issuance of a citation under ORS 163.735 (Citation) ;

(c) A criminal prosecution under ORS 163.732 (Stalking) ;

(d) A civil action under ORS 30.866 (Action for issuance or violation of stalking protective order) ; or

(e) Defending the public official in a proceeding or investigation brought or maintained by a public body as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) .

(3) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a public official may not use proceeds from the trust fund for any personal use.

(4) A public official may not establish or maintain more than one legal expense trust fund at any one time.

(5) The provisions of ORS chapter 130 do not apply to a trust fund established under ORS 244.205 (Legal expense trust fund) to 244.221 (Disposition of moneys in terminated fund) . [2007 c.877 §29; 2009 c.505 §1]

Source: Section 244.205 — Legal expense trust fund; establishment; eligible legal expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors244.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.157 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.157
238.157 Alternative provision for retirement credit for periods of service in uniformed services
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “uniformed services” has the meaning given that term in ORS 238.156 (Contributions, benefits and retirement credit for periods of service in uniformed services or Armed Forces) .

(2) Any person who entered or reentered active service in the uniformed services after January 1, 1950, or who was in active service in the uniformed services on January 1, 1950, and who, after being other than dishonorably discharged therefrom, entered the employ of an employer participating in the Public Employees Retirement System, may acquire retirement credit for up to four years of active service in the uniformed services by paying in a lump sum to the Public Employees Retirement Board within 90 days of the member’s effective date of retirement an amount determined by the board to represent the full cost to the system of providing the retirement credit to the member, including all administrative costs incurred by the system in processing the application for acquisition of the retirement credit.

(3) A person may not receive retirement credit under this section for any period of service with the uniformed services for which that person receives credit under the provisions of ORS 238.156 (Contributions, benefits and retirement credit for periods of service in uniformed services or Armed Forces) or for which the person is receiving or entitled to receive a pension or retirement pay under a public retirement system established by the United States for the performance of service in the uniformed services.

(4) Any person acquiring retirement credit under this section may elect to have the service retirement allowance of the person determined under any calculation for which the person is eligible under ORS 238.300 (Service retirement allowance) , even if the calculation does not produce the largest service retirement allowance. An election under this subsection must be made within 90 days of the member’s effective date of retirement. [1997 c.578 §2; 2003 c.105 §2; 2005 c.808 §26; 2017 c.641 §2]

Source: Section 238.157 — Alternative provision for retirement credit for periods of service in uniformed services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238a.070 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238a / Section 238a.070
238A.070 Participation generally
Status: in_force

(1) All public employers participating in the Public Employees Retirement System on August 29, 2003:

(a) Shall continue to be participating public employers for the purpose of the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan;

(b) Shall provide benefits under the pension program established under ORS 238A.100 (Establishing membership under pension program) to 238A.250 (Option of legislators to receive certain benefits) for eligible employees who are members of the pension program; and

(c) Shall participate in the individual account program.

(2) Any participating public employer that provided retirement benefits under ORS chapter 238 for some but not all of the employees of the participating public employer on August 28, 2003, need not provide benefits under the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan for any class of employees who were not members of the system on August 28, 2003.

(3) Any public employer that is not a participating public employer on August 28, 2003, may become a participating public employer under the pension program or the individual account program, or both. A public employer may become a participating public employer under this subsection only for the purposes of service performed by eligible employees of the public employer on or after the date the public employer elects to participate in the program. [2003 c.733 §4]

Source: Section 238A.070 — Participation generally , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 240.306 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.306
240.306 Recruitment, selection and promotion of state employees
Status: in_force

(1) Recruiting, selecting and promoting employees shall be on the basis of their relative ability, knowledge, experience and skills, determined by open competition and consideration of qualified applicants, without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, political affiliation or other nonjob related factors, with proper regard for an individual’s privacy. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to enlarge or diminish the obligation of the state or the rights of employees concerning claims of employment discrimination as prescribed by applicable state and federal employment discrimination laws.

(2) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall establish procedures to provide for statewide open recruitment and selection for classifications that are common to state agencies. The procedures shall include adequate public notice, affirmative action to seek out underutilized members of protected minorities, and job related testing. The department may delegate to individual operating agencies the responsibility for recruitment and selection of classifications where appropriate.

(3) Competition for appropriate positions may be limited to facilitate employment of those with a substantial disability or who are economically disadvantaged, or for purposes of implementing a specified affirmative action program.

(4) Appointments to positions in state service shall be made on the basis of qualifications and merit by selection from eligible lists established by the department or a delegated operating agency.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Noncompetitive selection and appointment procedures may be used for unskilled or semiskilled positions, or where job related ranking measures are not practical or appropriate.

(b) Noncompetitive selection and appointment or direct appointment also may be used by agency appointing authorities to fill positions that:

(A) Require special or unique skills such as expert professional level or executive positions; or

(B) Have critical timing requirements affecting recruitment.

(6) Minimum qualifications and performance requirements and duties of a classification may be appropriately modified to permit the appointment and promotion of trainees to positions normally filled at full proficiency level.

(7) The department or delegated agencies shall establish systems to provide opportunities for promotion through meritorious service, training, education and career development assignments. The department shall certify to the eligibility of persons selected for promotion or delegate that responsibility to operating agencies in appropriate situations. Provision shall be made to bring persons into state service through open competition at higher levels when the competition provides abilities not available among existing employees, enrich state service or contribute to improved employment opportunity for underrepresented groups. [1979 c.468 §20; 1985 c.635 §1; 1989 c.224 §28; 1997 c.51 §1; 2007 c.100 §22; 2021 c.367 §13]

Source: Section 240.306 — Recruitment, selection and promotion of state employees; criteria; procedures; duties of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors240.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 236.030 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.030
236.030 Persons ineligible for office because of membership in certain organizations
Status: in_force

(1) No person who is a member of, or affiliated with, any organization which teaches the doctrine of, or advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence shall be a candidate for public office or eligible for appointment to a public office.

(2) The name of a person defined in subsection (1) of this section shall not be placed upon any ballot in connection with any election.

Source: Section 236.030 — Persons ineligible for office because of membership in certain organizations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors236.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.105 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.105
238.105 Restoration of credit forfeited by reason of termination of membership
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever, within five years after the employee is separated from all service entitling the employee to membership in the Public Employees Retirement System, an employee who has withdrawn the amount credited to the member account of the member reenters the service of an employer participating in the system, the employee’s rights in the system that were forfeited by the withdrawal shall be restored upon repaying to the Public Employees Retirement Board within one year after reentering the service of the employer, the full amount so withdrawn, including the amount withdrawn from the member’s account established under ORS 238A.353 (Employee pension stability accounts established) , together with the interest that would have been accumulated on the sum had the amount not been withdrawn.

(2) Restoration of rights under this section does not affect any forfeiture of rights of a person by reason of withdrawal of an account established under ORS 238.440 (Optional purchase of benefit units by police and firefighters) . [Formerly 237.111 (3); 2001 c.945 §37; 2007 c.52 §4; 2019 c.355 §10; 2021 c.135 §6]

Source: Section 238.105 — Restoration of credit forfeited by reason of termination of membership , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 244.177 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 244 / Section 244.177
244.177 Employment of relative or member of household
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) to (4) of this section:

(a) A public official may not appoint, employ or promote a relative or member of the household to, or discharge, fire or demote a relative or member of the household from, a position with the public body that the public official serves or over which the public official exercises jurisdiction or control, unless the public official complies with the conflict of interest requirements of this chapter.

(b) A public official may not participate as a public official in any interview, discussion or debate regarding the appointment, employment or promotion of a relative or member of the household to, or the discharge, firing or demotion of a relative or member of the household from, a position with the public body that the public official serves or over which the public official exercises jurisdiction or control. As used in this paragraph, “participate” does not include serving as a reference, providing a recommendation or performing other ministerial acts that are part of the normal job functions of the public official.

(2) A member of the Legislative Assembly may appoint, employ, promote, discharge, fire or demote, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, discharge, firing or demotion of, a relative or member of the household to or from a position on the personal legislative staff of the member of the Legislative Assembly.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A public official may appoint, employ, promote, discharge, fire or demote, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, discharge, firing or demotion of, a relative or member of the household to or from a position as an unpaid volunteer with the public body that the public official serves or over which the public official exercises jurisdiction or control.

(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply to the appointment, employment, promotion, discharge, firing or demotion of a relative or member of the household to a position as an unpaid member of a governing body of the public body that the public official serves or over which the public official exercises jurisdiction or control.

(c) A relative or member of the household described in paragraph (a) of this subsection may receive reimbursement of expenses provided in the ordinary course of business to similarly situated unpaid volunteers.

(4) This section does not prohibit a public body from appointing, employing, promoting, discharging, firing or demoting a person who is a relative or member of the household of a public official serving the public body. [2007 c.865 §26c]

Source: Section 244.177 — Employment of relative or member of household; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors244.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 237.360 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.360
237.360 Features of retirement plan
Status: in_force

The retirement plan may provide for retirement benefits measured on the basis of services rendered or to be rendered by an officer or employee, either before or after the date on which such officer or employee first becomes a member of the retirement plan. The retirement plan may provide for a minimum of years of service and a minimum and maximum age of retirement for the officer or employee. [Formerly 238.530]

Source: Section 237.360 — Features of retirement plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors237.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.323 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.323
243.323 Prohibition against entering into agreement with employee that prevents employee from discussing workplace harassment
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) or (4) of this section, it is an unlawful employment practice under ORS chapter 659A for a public employer to enter into an agreement with a former, current or prospective employee, as a condition of employment, continued employment, promotion, compensation or the receipt of benefits, that contains a nondisclosure provision, a nondisparagement provision or any other provision that has the purpose or effect of preventing the employee from disclosing or discussing workplace harassment:

(a) That occurred between employees or between an employer and an employee in the workplace or at a work-related event that is off the employment premises and coordinated by or through the employer; or

(b) That occurred between an employer and an employee off the employment premises.

(2) Whenever a public employer and a former, current or prospective employee enter into an agreement, the terms of which release a claim brought against the employer by an employee alleging workplace harassment described under subsection (1) of this section, the agreement may include one or more of the following provisions only when the employee who is a party to the agreement requests the inclusion of such provisions in the agreement:

(a) A provision described in subsection (1) of this section;

(b) A provision that prevents the disclosure of the amount of or fact of any settlement; or

(c) A no-rehire provision that prohibits the employee from seeking reemployment with the employer as a term or condition of the agreement.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An agreement entered into under subsection (2) of this section must provide that the employee has at least seven days after executing the agreement to revoke the agreement.

(b) The agreement may not become effective until after the revocation period has expired.

(4) The prohibitions in subsection (1) of this section do not apply to agreements entered into between a public employer and a former, current or prospective employee if the public employer makes a good faith determination that the employee has engaged in workplace harassment described under subsection (1) of this section.

(5) An employee may file a complaint under ORS 659A.820 (Complaints) for violations of this section and may bring a civil action under ORS 659A.885 (Civil action) and recover a civil penalty of up to $5,000 and relief as provided by ORS 659A.885 (Civil action) (1) to (3).

(6) This section does not apply to an employee who is tasked by law to receive confidential or privileged reports of discrimination, sexual assault or harassment.

(7) Except to the extent provided under subsections (2) and (4) of this section, provisions included in an agreement in violation of this section are void and unenforceable.

(8) Nothing in this section prohibits a public employer from enforcing a nondisclosure or nondisparagement agreement that is unrelated to workplace harassment described in subsection (1) of this section. [2019 c.463 §4; 2022 c.107 §4]

Note: See note under 243.317 (Definitions for ORS 243.317 to 243.323) .

Source: Section 243.323 — Prohibition against entering into agreement with employee that prevents employee from discussing workplace harassment; exceptions; remedy for violation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.488 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.488
238.488 Payment of benefits
Status: in_force

(1) A member of the Public Employees Retirement System, or the beneficiary of that member, who by reason of the benefit limitations imposed by Internal Revenue Code section 415 receives a retirement allowance under the system that is less than the allowance the member or beneficiary would otherwise have received under ORS chapter 238, excluding any payments the member or beneficiary may receive under this section and ORS 238.485 (Fund established) and 238.490 (Administrative expenses) , shall receive from the Public Employee Benefit Equalization Fund a monthly amount equal to the difference. Any overpayment or improperly made payment from the Public Employee Benefit Equalization Fund may be recovered from the member or beneficiary, or from payments to the member or beneficiary from the Public Employee Benefit Equalization Fund, in the same manner as provided in ORS 238.715 (Recovery of overpayments) for recovery of overpayments and improperly made payments from the Public Employees Retirement Fund. Notwithstanding ORS 238.445 (Benefits exempt from execution, bankruptcy and certain taxes) , an overpayment or improperly made payment from the Public Employee Benefit Equalization Fund may be recovered on behalf of the Public Employee Benefit Equalization Fund from payments to the member or beneficiary from the Public Employees Retirement Fund in the same manner as provided in ORS 238.715 (Recovery of overpayments) for recovery of overpayments and improperly made payments from the Public Employees Retirement Fund if:

(a) No payments are being made to the member or beneficiary from the Public Employee Benefit Equalization Fund at the time recovery of an overpayment or improperly made payment is sought; or

(b) The Public Employees Retirement Board in its discretion determines that the payments being made from the Public Employee Benefit Equalization Fund are inadequate to ensure full recovery of the overpayment or improperly made payment.

(2) A public employer that participates or has participated in the Public Employees Retirement System and that employs or has employed a member of the system who receives a benefit under subsection (1) of this section, or whose beneficiary receives a benefit under subsection (1) of this section, must contribute to the Public Employees Retirement Board a sum equal to all amounts paid to the member or beneficiary that is attributable to the member’s employment by the public employer, plus any amount assessed by the board to pay administrative costs under ORS 238.490 (Administrative expenses) (3). If the member has retirement credit attributable to employment with more than one public employer, the board shall allocate the costs of the benefit under this section among the public employers involved, based on the member’s length of service with each employer.

(3) A public employer that makes a contribution to the Public Employee Benefit Equalization Fund under subsection (2) of this section shall receive a credit equal to the amount of the contribution against any obligation of the public employer to make contributions to the Public Employees Retirement Fund under ORS 238.225 (Employer contributions) . The credit shall be equal to the amount paid by the employer to the board under subsection (2) of this section less any sums paid to the board by the public employer for administrative costs under ORS 238.490 (Administrative expenses) (3). The board shall apply the credit to reduce the public employer’s payment obligation under ORS 238.225 (Employer contributions) for the month in which the payment is made under this section. The credit does not reduce any obligation below zero and any credit not used may be carried over as a credit against future obligations under ORS 238.225 (Employer contributions) .

(4) All amounts collected from public employers under this section shall be deposited in the Public Employee Benefit Equalization Fund established by ORS 238.485 (Fund established) .

(5) The Public Employees Retirement Board shall pay the benefits specified in subsection (1) of this section only to the extent that the benefits have been funded by contributions made by the member’s employer under subsection (2) of this section before the date on which the benefits are to be paid. The Public Employees Retirement Board may enforce the provisions of subsection (2) of this section in the manner provided in ORS 238.705 (State departments to remit contributions and furnish reports) and 238.710 (Mandamus against defaulting employer) for the enforcement of employer contributions to the Public Employees Retirement Fund.

(6) The board shall notify all participating employers of the records and information needed for the implementation and administration of this section. Each participating employer shall maintain records for all employees who are members of the system, and all former employees who have been members of the system, and shall supply the board with all information required by the board to allow the board to identify members and beneficiaries who are entitled to payment under subsection (1) of this section. [1997 c.201 §3]

Source: Section 238.488 — Payment of benefits; employer contributions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.545 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.545
238.545 Withdrawal of member account
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section:

(a) A judge member who has five or more years of service as a judge may withdraw from the Public Employees Retirement Fund the amount credited to the member account of the judge member if:

(A) The judge member is separated from all service with participating public employers;

(B) The judge member is separated from all service with employers who are treated as part of a participating public employer’s controlled group under the federal laws and rules governing the status of the Public Employees Retirement System and the Public Employees Retirement Fund as a qualified governmental retirement plan and trust;

(C) The judge member has not attained 60 years of age; and

(D) The separation from service is not by reason of death or disability.

(b) A judge member who has fewer than five years of service as a judge may withdraw from the Public Employees Retirement Fund the amount credited to the member account of the judge member if:

(A) The judge member is separated from all service with participating public employers;

(B) The judge member is separated from all service with employers who are treated as part of a participating public employer’s controlled group under the federal laws and rules governing the status of the Public Employees Retirement System and the Public Employees Retirement Fund as a qualified governmental retirement plan and trust; and

(C) The separation from service is not by reason of death or disability.

(2) If a judge member wishes to withdraw the member account balance under this section, the judge member must transmit to the Public Employees Retirement Board a withdrawal request. The board shall deny the withdrawal, or shall take all reasonable steps to recover withdrawn amounts, if:

(a) The board determines that the separation is not a bona fide separation; or

(b) The judge member fails to remain absent from the service of all employers described in subsection (1) of this section for at least one calendar month following the month in which the judge member separates from service.

(3) If a judge member who is eligible to withdraw as provided in subsection (1) of this section does not elect to withdraw, the member account of the judge member shall remain to the credit of the judge member, and the judge member is entitled to such death benefits and disability retirement allowance as ORS 238.500 (Definitions for ORS 238.500 to 238.585) to 238.585 (Use of creditable service by person who serves as both member and judge member) provide. Before attaining 60 years of age, a judge member who is eligible to withdraw as provided in subsection (1) of this section but who does not withdraw must elect in writing to retire under either ORS 238.535 (Service retirement allowance) (1)(a) or (b). The election is irrevocable after the judge member attains 60 years of age. Any inactive judge member who fails to make the election provided for in this subsection prior to attaining 60 years of age shall be retired under the provisions of ORS 238.535 (Service retirement allowance) (1)(a). The service retirement allowance of an inactive judge member who retires under ORS 238.535 (Service retirement allowance) (1)(a) shall be a reduced service retirement allowance that is the actuarial equivalent of the service retirement allowance provided for in ORS 238.535 (Service retirement allowance) (1)(a). An inactive judge member who elects to retire under ORS 238.535 (Service retirement allowance) (1)(b) must meet all other requirements imposed by ORS 238.535 (Service retirement allowance) for retirement under ORS 238.535 (Service retirement allowance) (1)(b).

(4) If approved by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, an inactive judge member who elects to retire under ORS 238.535 (Service retirement allowance) (1)(b) pursuant to the provisions of subsection (3) of this section may commence to serve the pro tem service obligation imposed by ORS 238.535 (Service retirement allowance) before the judge member’s date of retirement. If the Chief Justice determines, at any time after the judge member commences performing the pro tem service obligation, that the judge member has failed to perform the pro tem services in the manner required by ORS 238.535 (Service retirement allowance) (1)(c), and the judge member has not been relieved of the obligation to perform those services in the manner provided by ORS 238.535 (Service retirement allowance) (1)(c), the Chief Justice shall notify the Public Employees Retirement Board. If the judge member has not yet retired, the board shall calculate the service retirement allowance of the noncomplying judge member at the time of retirement in the manner provided by ORS 238.535 (Service retirement allowance) (1)(a). If the judge member has retired, the board shall recalculate the service retirement allowance of the noncomplying judge member in the manner provided by ORS 238.535 (Service retirement allowance) (1)(a), and the noncomplying judge member shall receive only that recalculated amount thereafter. An inactive judge member may be relieved of the pro tem service obligation imposed by ORS 238.535 (Service retirement allowance) (1)(c) in the same manner as provided in ORS 238.535 (Service retirement allowance) for retired judge members.

(5) Withdrawal of the member account balance under this section cancels all membership rights in the system, including the right to claim credit for any employment before withdrawal.

(6) ORS 238.105 (Restoration of credit forfeited by reason of termination of membership) and 238.115 (Alternate method of restoring credit forfeited by reason of termination of membership) (1) apply to a former judge member who has withdrawn the member account balance under this section. [Formerly 237.223; 1997 c.801 §20; 1999 c.317 §6; 2001 c.566 §1; 2001 c.945 §60; 2023 c.404 §1]

Source: Section 238.545 — Withdrawal of member account; retirement allowance of inactive judge member , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.694 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.694
238.694 Certain public bodies authorized to issue bonds to finance pension liabilities
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that authorizing issuance of revenue bonds to finance pension liabilities may reduce the cost of public pensions to taxpayers and that the reduction of those costs to taxpayers is a matter of statewide concern.

(2) Notwithstanding the limitation on indebtedness in ORS 287A.105 (Limitation on bonded indebtedness of county) or any other limitation on indebtedness or borrowing under state or local law, for the purpose of obtaining funds to pay the pension liability of a public body, the governing body of a public body may authorize and cause the issuance of revenue bonds under ORS chapter 287A, subject to ORS 238.697 (Requirements for issuance of bonds) .

(3) The governing body of a public body may pledge the full faith and credit and taxing power of the public body to the payment of the principal and interest on bonds issued under ORS 238.692 (Definitions for ORS 238.692 to 238.698) to 238.698 (Funds diversion agreement) , and any premium on those bonds.

(4) Unless the charter of a county provides a lower limit, a county may issue revenue bonds to finance pension liabilities in an amount that does not exceed five percent of the real market value of the taxable property within the boundaries of the county.

(5) Revenue bonds authorized under this section need not comply with the procedure specified in ORS 287A.150 (Authority of public body to issue revenue bonds) .

(6) A public body that issues revenue bonds under this section may also issue revenue bonds for the purpose of refunding the bonds.

(7) A public body may enter into indentures or other agreements with trustees or escrow agents for the issuance, administration or payment of bonds authorized under this section. [2001 c.945 §24; 2003 c.746 §8; 2005 c.443 §2; 2007 c.783 §78; 2019 c.355 §24]

Source: Section 238.694 — Certain public bodies authorized to issue bonds to finance pension liabilities; revenue bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 242.706 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.706
242.706 Civil service commission
Status: in_force

(1) There hereby is created in each political subdivision subject to ORS 242.702 (Definitions for ORS 242.702 to 242.824) to 242.824 (Contribution to political or religious funds or performance of political service) a civil service commission composed of three members appointed or confirmed by the governing body of the political subdivision according to its charter, ordinances or regulations. If the political subdivision has an elected fire commission, the members of the civil service commission shall be appointed by the fire commission subject to confirmation by the governing body of the political subdivision.

(2) The term of office of a member of the civil service commission is four years, and each shall serve without compensation. [1959 c.252 §3]

Source: Section 242.706 — Civil service commission; members; term of office; compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors242.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.170 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.170
243.170 Contributions for job-share employees limited
Status: in_force

When more than one individual shares a single position that is classified as a job-sharing position, the state or the local government shall contribute to obtain coverage for the individuals a total amount not greater than the amount that would be contributed to obtain coverage for one individual in the same position. The individuals shall receive credit for the state or local government contribution in such proportions as they and the employer agree upon, and each individual who desires coverage shall make further contribution in such amounts as may be appropriate. [1997 c.222 §25; 2013 c.731 §8]

Source: Section 243.170 — Contributions for job-share employees limited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238a.005 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238a / Section 238a.005
238A.005 Definitions
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter:

(1) “Active member” means a member of the pension program or the individual account program of the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan who is actively employed in a qualifying position.

(2) “Actuarial equivalent” means a payment or series of payments having the same value as the payment or series of payments replaced, computed on the basis of interest rate and mortality assumptions adopted by the board.

(3) “Board” means the Public Employees Retirement Board.

(4) “Eligible employee” means a person who performs services for a participating public employer, including persons considered employees of a participating public employer under 26 U.S.C. 3121(d)(2), as in effect on January 1, 2023, and elected officials other than judges. “Eligible employee” does not include:

(a) Persons engaged as independent contractors;

(b) Aliens working under a training or educational visa;

(c) Persons provided sheltered employment or make-work by a public employer;

(d) Persons categorized by a participating public employer as student employees;

(e) Any person who is in custody in a state institution;

(f) Employees of foreign trade offices of the Oregon Business Development Department who live and perform services in foreign countries under the provisions of ORS 285A.075 (Department duties) (1)(g);

(g) An employee actively participating in an alternative retirement program established under ORS 353.250 (Alternative retirement programs) or an optional retirement plan established under ORS 341.551 (Optional retirement plan for administrative employees) ;

(h) Employees of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) who are actively participating in an optional retirement plan offered under ORS 243.815 (Optional retirement plan for certain academic and administrative public university employees) ;

(i) Persons employed in positions classified as post-doctoral scholar positions by a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , or by the Oregon Health and Science University, under ORS 350.370 (Requirements for classification as post-doctoral scholar position) ;

(j) Any employee who belongs to a class of employees that was not eligible on August 28, 2003, for membership in the system under the provisions of ORS chapter 238 or other law;

(k) Any person who belongs to a class of employees who are not eligible to become members of the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan under the provisions of ORS 238A.070 (Participation generally) (2);

(L) Any person who is retired under ORS 238A.100 (Establishing membership under pension program) to 238A.250 (Option of legislators to receive certain benefits) or ORS chapter 238 and who continues to receive retirement benefits while employed; and

(m) Judges.

(5) “Firefighter” means:

(a) A person employed by a local government, as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) , whose primary job duties include the fighting of fires;

(b) The State Fire Marshal, chief deputy state fire marshals and deputy state fire marshals;

(c) An employee of the State Fire Marshal whose primary duties include fire investigation, fire prevention, fire safety, fire control or fire suppression;

(d) An employee of the State Forestry Department who is certified by the State Forester as a professional wildland firefighter and whose primary duties include the abatement of uncontrolled fires as described in ORS 477.064 (Uncontrolled fire declared nuisance) ; and

(e) An employee of the Oregon Military Department whose primary duties include fighting structural, aircraft, wildland or other fires.

(6) “Fund” means the Public Employees Retirement Fund.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Hour of service” means:

(A) An hour for which an eligible employee is directly or indirectly paid or entitled to payment by a participating public employer for performance of duties in a qualifying position; and

(B) An hour of vacation, holiday, illness, incapacity, jury duty, military duty or authorized leave during which an employee does not perform duties but for which the employee is directly or indirectly paid or entitled to payment by a participating public employer for services in a qualifying position, as long as the hour is within the number of hours regularly scheduled for the performance of duties during the period of vacation, holiday, illness, incapacity, jury duty, military duty or authorized leave.

(b) “Hour of service” does not include any hour for which payment is made or due under a plan maintained solely for the purpose of complying with applicable unemployment compensation laws.

(8) “Inactive member” means a member of the pension program or the individual account program of the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan whose membership has not been terminated, who is not a retired member and who is not employed in a qualifying position.

(9) “Individual account program” means the defined contribution individual account program of the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan established under ORS 238A.025 (Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan established) .

(10) “Institution of higher education” means a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , the Oregon Health and Science University or a community college, as defined in ORS 341.005 (Definitions) .

(11) “Member” means an eligible employee who has established membership in the pension program or the individual account program of the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and whose membership has not been terminated under ORS 238A.110 (Termination of membership) or 238A.310 (Termination of membership) .

(12) “Participating public employer” means a public employer as defined in ORS 238.005 (Definitions) that provides retirement benefits for employees of the public employer under the system.

(13) “Pension program” means the defined benefit pension program of the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan established under ORS 238A.025 (Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan established) .

(14) “Police officer” means a police officer as described in ORS 238.005 (Definitions) .

(15) “Qualifying position” means one or more jobs with one or more participating public employers in which an eligible employee performs 600 or more hours of service in a full calendar year, or would perform 600 or more hours of service if the employee were employed for the full calendar year, excluding any service in a job for which benefits are not provided under the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan pursuant to ORS 238A.070 (Participation generally) (2).

(16) “Retired member” means a pension program member who is receiving a pension as provided in ORS 238A.180 (Normal retirement benefit) to 238A.195 (Cash out of small benefits) .

(17) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Salary” means the remuneration paid to an active member in return for services to the participating public employer, including remuneration in the form of living quarters, board or other items of value, to the extent the remuneration is, or would be if the member were an Oregon resident, includable in the employee’s taxable income under Oregon law. “Salary” includes the additional amounts specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection, but does not include the amounts specified in paragraph (c) of this subsection, regardless of whether those amounts are includable in taxable income.

(b) “Salary” includes the following amounts:

(A) Payments of employee and employer money into a deferred compensation plan that are made at the election of the employee.

(B) Contributions to a tax-sheltered or deferred annuity that are made at the election of the employee.

(C) Any amount that is contributed to a cafeteria plan or qualified transportation fringe benefit plan by the employer at the election of the employee and that is not includable in the taxable income of the employee by reason of 26 U.S.C. 125 or 132(f)(4), as in effect on December 31, 2022.

(D) Any amount that is contributed to a cash or deferred arrangement by the employer at the election of the employee and that is not included in the taxable income of the employee by reason of 26 U.S.C. 402(e)(3), as in effect on December 31, 2022.

(E) Retroactive payments described in ORS 238.008 (Computation of salary) .

(F) The amount of an employee contribution to the individual account program that is paid by the employer and deducted from the compensation of the employee, as provided under ORS 238A.335 (Employer payment of employee contribution) (1) and (2)(a).

(G) The amount of an employee contribution to the individual account program that is not paid by the employer under ORS 238A.335 (Employer payment of employee contribution) .

(H) Wages of a deceased member paid to a surviving spouse or dependent children under ORS 652.190 (Payment of wages to surviving spouse or dependent children) .

(c) “Salary” does not include the following amounts:

(A) Travel or any other expenses incidental to employer’s business which is reimbursed by the employer.

(B) Payments made on account of an employee’s death.

(C) Any lump sum payment for accumulated unused sick leave, vacation leave or other paid leave.

(D) Any severance payment, accelerated payment of an employment contract for a future period or advance against future wages.

(E) Any retirement incentive, retirement bonus or retirement gratuitous payment.

(F) Payment for a leave of absence after the date the employer and employee have agreed that no future services in a qualifying position will be performed.

(G) Payments for instructional services rendered to public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or the Oregon Health and Science University when those services are in excess of full-time employment subject to this chapter. A person employed under a contract for less than 12 months is subject to this subparagraph only for the months covered by the contract.

(H) The amount of an employee contribution to the individual account program that is paid by the employer and is not deducted from the compensation of the employee, as provided under ORS 238A.335 (Employer payment of employee contribution) (1) and (2)(b).

(I) Compensation described and authorized under ORS 341.556 (Sources of compensation for faculty members) that is not paid by the community college employing the faculty member.

(J) Compensation described and authorized under ORS 352.232 (Sources of compensation for officers and employees) that is not paid by the public university employing the officer or employee.

(K) Compensation described and authorized under ORS 353.270 (Compensation of officers and employees) that is not paid by Oregon Health and Science University.

(L) For years before 2020, any amount in excess of $200,000 for a calendar year. If any period over which salary is determined is less than 12 months, the $200,000 limitation for that period shall be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of months in the determination period and the denominator of which is 12. The board shall adopt rules adjusting this dollar limit to incorporate cost-of-living adjustments authorized by the Internal Revenue Service.

(M) For years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, any amount in excess of $195,000 for a calendar year. If any period over which salary is determined is less than 12 months, the $195,000 limitation for that period shall be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of months in the determination period and the denominator of which is 12. On January 1 of each year, the board shall adjust the dollar limit provided by this subparagraph to reflect any percentage changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, West Region (All Items), as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor.

(18) “System” means the Public Employees Retirement System.

(19) “Workers’ compensation benefits” means:

(a) Payments made under ORS chapter 656; or

(b) Payments provided in lieu of workers’ compensation benefits under ORS 656.027 (Who are subject workers) (6). [2003 c.733 §1; 2005 c.152 §1; 2005 c.332 §2; 2005 c.728 §4; 2007 c.804 §77; 2009 c.5 §1; 2009 c.762 §48; 2009 c.909 §1; 2010 c.1 §9; 2010 c.82 §1; 2011 c.7 §1; 2011 c.637 §75; 2012 c.31 §1; 2013 c.377 §1; 2013 c.768 §112; 2014 c.52 §1; 2014 c.107 §§4,5; 2015 c.442 §1; 2016 c.33 §2; 2017 c.527 §2; 2017 c.569 §3; 2017 c.653 §2; 2018 c.54 §5; 2018 c.101 §2; 2019 c.135 §2; 2019 c.213 §58; 2019 c.319 §2; 2019 c.355 §40; 2021 c.135 §12; 2021 c.136 §2; 2021 c.456 §3; 2021 c.461 §2; 2022 c.83 §3; 2023 c.171 §3; 2023 c.347 §9; 2023 c.404 §5]

Source: Section 238A.005 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 241.240 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.240
241.240 Credits to experienced applicants
Status: in_force

The regulations of the commission shall provide for a credit on original entrance examinations, in a percentage to be determined by the commission, for experience in work similar to that for which examinations are held. [Amended by 1959 c.84 §1; 1977 c.854 §2]

Source: Section 241.240 — Credits to experienced applicants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238a.200 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238a / Section 238a.200
238A.200 Actuarial equivalency factor tables
Status: in_force

(1) Once every two calendar years, the Public Employees Retirement Board shall adopt actuarial equivalency factor tables for the purpose of computing the payments to be made to members of the pension program and their beneficiaries and alternate payees under ORS 238.465 (Benefits payable to others under certain judgments) . The tables may be adopted in conjunction with the biennial evaluation of the Public Employees Retirement System required by ORS 238.605 (Actuarial report on system) . Tables adopted under this section must use the best actuarial information on mortality available at the time the board adopts the tables, as provided by the actuary engaged by the board. Actuarial equivalency factor tables adopted under this section become effective on January 1 of the calendar year following adoption of the tables by the board. All computations of payments must use the actuarial equivalency factor tables that are in effect on:

(a) The effective date of retirement for any member or alternate payee;

(b) The date that the first payment is due for any person receiving a death benefit under ORS 238A.230 (Death benefit) ; or

(c) The date that the first payment is due after any recalculation of payments that is not attributable to error, including but not limited to recalculations under ORS 238.465 (Benefits payable to others under certain judgments) (2).

(2) The board may not defer or delay implementation of the actuarial equivalency factor tables adopted under this section. [2003 c.733 §22]

(Cost-of-Living Adjustment)

Source: Section 238A.200 — Actuarial equivalency factor tables , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238a.185 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238a / Section 238a.185
238A.185 Early retirement
Status: in_force

A member of the pension program who is vested may retire with a reduced pension that is the actuarial equivalent of the pension provided for in ORS 238A.180 (Normal retirement benefit) at any time on or after the member’s earliest retirement date as described in ORS 238A.165 (Earliest retirement age) . [2003 c.733 §19]

Source: Section 238A.185 — Early retirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 240.307 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.307
240.307 Procedure for enforcement of ORS 240.309
Status: in_force

(1) Any complaint alleging violation of ORS 240.309 (Temporary appointments) shall be filed with the Employment Relations Board.

(2) Any employee may file a complaint with the board alleging violation of ORS 240.309 (Temporary appointments) .

(3) If the employee makes a prima facie case showing that the employer has violated ORS 240.309 (Temporary appointments) , then the burden of rebutting the prima facie case is on the employer.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any employer found to be in violation of ORS 240.309 (Temporary appointments) by the board may be required to pay any affected employee damages for any loss of wages, benefits and rights. The board may also require the agency to discontinue the improper practices.

(b) Any award granted to an affected employee by the board shall be in addition to any penalty imposed under ORS 240.990 (Penalties) .

(5) Subject to the requirements of ORS 183.452 (Representation of agencies at contested case hearings) , the state agency need not be represented by legal counsel in these proceedings before the Employment Relations Board. The board may adopt, by rule, special informal proceedings to review these matters and may, in its discretion, rely on any grievance procedure records developed by the state agency. If the board adopts a rule under this subsection, the employer shall not be required to comply with ORS 183.452 (Representation of agencies at contested case hearings) (2)(b) for hearings conducted under the board rule. Any court review of the board’s decision under this section shall give special deference to the informality of the proceedings in reviewing the sufficiency of the record. [1990 c.3 §3; 1999 c.448 §7]

Source: Section 240.307 — Procedure for enforcement of ORS 240.309; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors240.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 244.040 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 244 / Section 244.040
244.040 Prohibited use of official position or office
Status: in_force

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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a public official may not use or attempt to use official position or office to obtain financial gain or avoidance of financial detriment for the public official, a relative or member of the household of the public official, or any business with which the public official or a relative or member of the household of the public official is associated, if the financial gain or avoidance of financial detriment would not otherwise be available but for the public official’s holding of the official position or office.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:

(a) Any part of an official compensation package as determined by the public body that the public official serves.

(b) The receipt by a public official or a relative or member of the household of the public official of an honorarium or any other item allowed under ORS 244.042 (Honoraria) .

(c) Reimbursement of expenses.

(d) An unsolicited award for professional achievement.

(e) Gifts that do not exceed the limits specified in ORS 244.025 (Gift limit) received by a public official or a relative or member of the household of the public official from a source that could reasonably be known to have a legislative or administrative interest.

(f) Gifts received by a public official or a relative or member of the household of the public official from a source that could not reasonably be known to have a legislative or administrative interest.

(g) The receipt by a public official or a relative or member of the household of the public official of any item, regardless of value, that is expressly excluded from the definition of “gift” in ORS 244.020 (Definitions) .

(h) Contributions made to a legal expense trust fund established under ORS 244.209 (Application to establish fund) for the benefit of the public official.

(3) A public official may not solicit or receive, either directly or indirectly, and a person may not offer or give to any public official any pledge or promise of future employment, based on any understanding that the vote, official action or judgment of the public official would be influenced by the pledge or promise.

(4) A public official may not attempt to further or further the personal gain of the public official through the use of confidential information gained in the course of or by reason of holding position as a public official or activities of the public official.

(5) A former public official may not attempt to further or further the personal gain of any person through the use of confidential information gained in the course of or by reason of holding position as a public official or the activities of the person as a public official.

(6) A person may not attempt to represent or represent a client for a fee before the governing body of a public body of which the person is a member. This subsection does not apply to the person’s employer, business partner or other associate.

(7) A current or former public official may not solicit, receive or use public moneys from a public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , to pay or make payments on a civil penalty imposed on the current or former public official by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission in accordance with ORS 171.992 (Civil penalty for violation of lobby regulation) or 244.350 (Civil penalties) .

(8) The provisions of this section apply regardless of whether actual conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest are announced or disclosed under ORS 244.120 (Methods of handling conflicts) . [1974 c.72 §3; 1975 c.543 §2; 1987 c.566 §9; 1989 c.340 §3; 1991 c.146 §1; 1991 c.770 §6; 1991 c.911 §4; 1993 c.743 §9; 2007 c.877 §17; 2009 c.68 §4; 2021 c.265 §1]

Source: Section 244.040 — Prohibited use of official position or office; exceptions; other prohibited actions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors244.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.035 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.035
238.035 Membership of part but not all employees of a public employer
Status: in_force

(1) A public employer that is not participating in the system may, by application to the board, designate any class of employees of the public employer to become members of the system at the time of entering the system.

(2) The board shall consider an application received under this section to be an application to become a participating employer under this chapter, but only to the extent of providing membership for the class of employees designated in the application.

(3) The board, upon such terms as are set forth in a contract between the board and the employer, shall allow every employee in the designated class to become members of the Public Employees Retirement System in accordance with this chapter. A contract entered into under this section shall require the public employer to agree to eventually contract to provide membership to all of the employees who do not become members of the system at the time that the employer becomes a participating employer.

(4) All employees who have completed the period of service with the public employer that is required under ORS 238.015 (Membership generally) shall become members of the system on a date specified by the board. All other employees in the designated class shall become members upon completion of the required period of service.

(5) The contract provided for in subsection (3) of this section may be in addition to or in lieu of a contract of integration under ORS 238.680 (Integration of other retirement systems) .

(6) An employer entering into a contract under subsection (3) of this section may at any time thereafter enter into a contract with the board to provide membership to all or part of the employees who do not become members of the system at the time that the employer becomes a participating employer. Except as may be provided for prior service credit, or under a contract of integration under ORS 238.680 (Integration of other retirement systems) , employees shall receive no retirement credit for the period during which the employee was exempted from contributing to the fund under the agreement, but the employee shall be considered to have completed the six months’ service required for membership in the system if the employee has served with the employer for at least six months. When the employee starts to participate in the system the employer shall start to contribute to the fund on account of the employee in the same manner as the employer contributes on account of other employees who are members of the system. [Formerly 237.031; 2001 c.945 §31]

Source: Section 238.035 — Membership of part but not all employees of a public employer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238a.190 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238a / Section 238a.190
238A.190 Survivorship benefits
Status: in_force

(1) Before the effective date of retirement of a member of the pension program, the member may elect to convert the pension calculated under ORS 238A.180 (Normal retirement benefit) or 238A.185 (Early retirement) into the actuarial equivalent pension as follows:

(a) A pension payable monthly during the member’s life and, after the death of the member, continuing at the same monthly amount for the life of a beneficiary named by the member in a written designation filed with the Public Employees Retirement Board at the time of election.

(b) A pension payable monthly during the member’s life and, subject to modification under subsection (2) of this section, after the death of the member, continuing at the same monthly amount for the life of a beneficiary named by the member in a written designation filed with the board at the time of election.

(c) A pension payable monthly during the member’s life and, after the death of the member, continuing at one-half of the monthly amount paid to the member for the life of a beneficiary named by the member in a written designation filed with the board at the time of election.

(d) A pension payable monthly during the member’s life and, subject to modification under subsection (2) of this section, after the death of the member, continuing at one-half of the monthly amount paid to the member for the life of a beneficiary named by the member in a written designation filed with the board at the time of election.

(2) A retired member who elects to receive a pension under subsection (1)(b) or (d) of this section shall receive the pension that the member would have received on the effective date of retirement under ORS 238A.180 (Normal retirement benefit) or 238A.185 (Early retirement) adjusted by the actual amount of any cost-of-living or other post-retirement adjustments made to the original allowance since the effective date of retirement, if:

(a) The spouse or other beneficiary dies after the member retires; or

(b) The marriage relationship or other relationship with the beneficiary is terminated after the member retires.

(3) An increased benefit under subsection (2) of this section is first effective on the first day of the month following the date on which one of the events specified in subsection (2) of this section occurs.

(4) If a member of the pension program is married on the effective date of retirement, or there exists any other person on the effective date of retirement who is constitutionally required to be treated in the same manner as a spouse for the purpose of retirement benefits, the pension payable to the member shall be as provided in subsection (1)(c) of this section with the spouse or other person as beneficiary, unless:

(a) The member has selected a different pension provided for in subsection (1) of this section with the spouse or other person as beneficiary; or

(b) The member submits to the board a document signed by the spouse or other person, acknowledged by a notary public, consenting to a different option or a different beneficiary.

(5) Subsection (4) of this section does not apply to a pension benefit that is paid in a lump sum under ORS 238A.195 (Cash out of small benefits) . [2003 c.733 §20; 2005 c.332 §14]

Source: Section 238A.190 — Survivorship benefits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.374 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.374
238.374 Applicant’s statement
Status: in_force

(1) A person applying for payments under this chapter shall give a written statement to the Public Employees Retirement Board that indicates whether the payments will be subject to Oregon personal income tax under ORS 316.127 (Income of nonresident from Oregon sources) (9). If the person fails to provide the statement required by this subsection, or the statement indicates that the payments will not be subject to Oregon personal income tax under ORS 316.127 (Income of nonresident from Oregon sources) (9), the board may not pay the person the increased benefits provided by chapter 796, Oregon Laws 1991, or chapter 569, Oregon Laws 1995.

(2) If a person is receiving payments under this chapter that have not been increased under chapter 796, Oregon Laws 1991, or chapter 569, Oregon Laws 1995, by reason of the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, and thereafter the payments become subject to Oregon personal income tax under ORS 316.127 (Income of nonresident from Oregon sources) (9), the person shall promptly notify the board by written statement that the payments are subject to Oregon personal income tax under ORS 316.127 (Income of nonresident from Oregon sources) (9).

(3) If a person is receiving payments under this chapter that have not been increased under chapter 796, Oregon Laws 1991, or chapter 569, Oregon Laws 1995, by reason of the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, and the board receives notice under subsection (2) of this section that payments to the person under this chapter are subject to Oregon personal income tax under ORS 316.127 (Income of nonresident from Oregon sources) (9), or determines under ORS 238.378 (Information from Department of Revenue) that payments to the person under this chapter are subject to Oregon personal income tax under ORS 316.127 (Income of nonresident from Oregon sources) (9), the board shall initiate payment of the increased benefits provided by chapter 796, Oregon Laws 1991, or chapter 569, Oregon Laws 1995. The increase in benefits becomes effective:

(a) If the board receives notice under subsection (2) of this section on or after January 1 and on or before April 15 of any calendar year, as soon as administratively feasible by the board, but no later than the first day of the second calendar month following receipt of notice by the board.

(b) If the board receives notice under subsection (2) of this section after April 15 of any calendar year, on the first day of the calendar year following receipt of notice by the board. [2011 c.653 §3; 2013 c.53 §12; 2021 c.461 §3]

Source: Section 238.374 — Applicant’s statement; resumption of residency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.802 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.802
243.802 Written agreements regarding grant of period of release time for public employees to serve as designated representatives
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided under this section, a public employer and an exclusive representative may negotiate and enter into written agreements whereby:

(a) The public employer shall provide a reasonable term of release time for public employees to serve as designated representatives of the exclusive representative or an affiliated labor organization.

(b) The public employer and the exclusive representative may agree to:

(A) The manner in which an exclusive representative shall request authorization for release time;

(B) The length of release time; and

(C) The terms of reimbursement for the period of release time granted to the public employee to serve as the designated representative.

(2) An agreement entered into under subsection (1) of this section does not constitute a violation of ORS 243.670 (Prohibition of actions by public employer to assist, promote or deter union organizing) or 243.672 (Unfair labor practices) (1)(b).

(3) Upon request of an exclusive representative, a collective bargaining agreement or other similar written agreement entered into between a public employer and the exclusive representative before January 1, 2020, shall be reopened for negotiation regarding the authorization of release time under this section.

(4) At the conclusion or termination of a period of release time granted to a designated representative under this section, the designated representative shall have a right of reinstatement to the same position and work location held prior to the commencement of the release time or, if not feasible, to a substantially similar position without loss of seniority, rank or classification.

(5) Unless otherwise provided in a collective bargaining agreement or any other written agreement entered into between a public employer and an exclusive representative, the exclusive representative shall reimburse the public employer for any compensation that is paid to the designated representative during a period of release time. Compensation paid under this subsection includes any employer contributions made toward any employee benefits, including benefits under ORS chapter 238A.

(6) A designated representative taking release time under this section shall receive full retirement credit for the entire duration of the release time, as long as the designated representative continues to meet any retirement contribution obligations pursuant to ORS chapter 238 or pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement or any other written agreement entered into between the public employer and the exclusive representative.

(7) Any release time authorized under this section shall be in addition to any vacation leave, sick leave or any other form of paid or unpaid leave that is available to a public employee under state law or under a collective bargaining agreement or any other written agreement entered into between the public employer and the exclusive representative.

(8) An exclusive representative or a designated representative may terminate a period of release time authorized under this section at any time for any reason.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A public employer is not liable for an act or omission of, or an injury suffered by, an employee of the public employer if the act, omission or injury occurs during the course and scope of the employee serving as a designated representative for the exclusive representative during a period of release time.

(b) If the public employer is held liable, the exclusive representative shall indemnify the employer and hold the employer harmless from all liability arising from the act, omission or injury that occurred during the period of release time.

(10) Agreements entered into under this section shall not be deemed an unfair labor practice under ORS 243.672 (Unfair labor practices) . [2019 c.429 §4]

Source: Section 243.802 — Written agreements regarding grant of period of release time for public employees to serve as designated representatives; requirements during period of release time , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238a.235 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238a / Section 238a.235
238A.235 Disability benefit
Status: in_force

(1) An active member of the pension program described in subsection (2) of this section who becomes disabled shall receive a disability benefit in the amount of 45 percent of the salary of the member determined as of the last full month of employment before the disability commences.

(2) The provisions of this section apply only to:

(a) A member, other than a school employee as defined by ORS 238A.140 (Accrual of retirement credit) , who has accrued 10 years or more of retirement credit before the member becomes disabled;

(b) A member who is a school employee as defined by ORS 238A.140 (Accrual of retirement credit) and who was an active member in 10 or more calendar years before the member becomes disabled; or

(c) A member who becomes disabled by reason of injury or disease sustained while in the actual performance of duty.

(3) A disability benefit under this section shall be paid until:

(a) The member is no longer disabled;

(b) The member attains normal retirement age under ORS 238A.160 (Normal retirement age) ; or

(c) The member retires on or after the earliest normal retirement date for the member under ORS 238A.165 (Earliest retirement age) .

(4) A member is considered to be disabled for the purpose of this section if the member is found, after being examined by one or more physicians selected by the board, to be mentally or physically incapacitated for an extended duration and unable to perform any work for which qualified, by reason of injury or disease that was not intentionally self-inflicted. [2003 c.733 §25a; 2005 c.808 §36; 2009 c.103 §3; 2023 c.404 §20]

Source: Section 238A.235 — Disability benefit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.235 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.235
238.235 Unfunded liability or surplus after employee transfer or employer merger, consolidation or split
Status: in_force

(1) If a participating public employer transfers employees who are members of the Public Employees Retirement System to another public employer, the two public employers must enter into a written agreement that addresses the manner in which any unfunded liability or surplus of the transferring public employer under the system will be paid or credited.

(2) If two or more public employers merge or consolidate, and any of the public employers participate in the system, the public employers that merged or consolidated must enter into a written agreement that addresses the manner in which any unfunded liability or surplus of the merged or consolidated public employers under the system will be paid or credited.

(3) If a participating public employer splits into two or more public employers, the public employers that result from the split must enter into a written agreement that addresses the manner in which any unfunded liability or surplus of the original participating public employer under the system will be paid or credited.

(4) A written agreement entered into under this section must be delivered to the Public Employees Retirement Board not later than 60 days after the transfer, merger, consolidation or split becomes effective. If public employers affected by a transfer, merger, consolidation or split, including public employers created by a merger, consolidation or split, fail to deliver to the board a written agreement that addresses the unfunded liabilities or surpluses, or fail to deliver to the board a written agreement that addresses the unfunded liabilities or surpluses in a manner satisfactory to the board, the board shall decide the manner in which unfunded liabilities or surpluses will be allocated among the public employers. [Formerly 238.231]

Source: Section 238.235 — Unfunded liability or surplus after employee transfer or employer merger, consolidation or split , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.650 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.650
243.650 Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) to 243.809 (Determinations regarding alleged misconduct of law enforcement officer in accordance with uniform standards) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Appropriate bargaining unit” means the unit designated by the Employment Relations Board or voluntarily recognized by the public employer to be appropriate for collective bargaining. However, an appropriate bargaining unit may not include both academically licensed and unlicensed or nonacademically licensed school employees. Academically licensed units may include but are not limited to teachers, nurses, counselors, therapists, psychologists, child development specialists and similar positions. This limitation does not apply to any bargaining unit certified or recognized prior to June 6, 1995, or to any school district with fewer than 50 employees.

(2) “Board” means the Employment Relations Board.

(3) “Certification” means official recognition by the board that a labor organization is the exclusive representative for all of the employees in the appropriate bargaining unit.

(4) “Collective bargaining” means the performance of the mutual obligation of a public employer and the representative of its employees to meet at reasonable times and confer in good faith with respect to employment relations for the purpose of negotiations concerning mandatory subjects of bargaining, to meet and confer in good faith in accordance with law with respect to any dispute concerning the interpretation or application of a collective bargaining agreement, and to execute written contracts incorporating agreements that have been reached on behalf of the public employer and the employees in the bargaining unit covered by such negotiations. The obligation to meet and negotiate does not compel either party to agree to a proposal or require the making of a concession. This subsection may not be construed to prohibit a public employer and a certified or recognized representative of its employees from discussing or executing written agreements regarding matters other than mandatory subjects of bargaining that are not prohibited by law as long as there is mutual agreement of the parties to discuss these matters, which are permissive subjects of bargaining.

(5) “Compulsory arbitration” means the procedure whereby parties involved in a labor dispute are required by law to submit their differences to a third party for a final and binding decision.

(6) “Confidential employee” means one who assists and acts in a confidential capacity to a person who formulates, determines and effectuates management policies in the area of collective bargaining.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Employment relations” includes, but is not limited to, matters concerning direct or indirect monetary benefits, hours, vacations, sick leave, labor organization access to and communication with represented employees, grievance procedures and other conditions of employment.

(b) “Employment relations” does not include subjects determined to be permissive, nonmandatory subjects of bargaining by the Employment Relations Board prior to June 6, 1995.

(c) After June 6, 1995, “employment relations” does not include subjects that the Employment Relations Board determines to have a greater impact on management’s prerogative than on employee wages, hours, or other terms and conditions of employment.

(d) “Employment relations” does not include subjects that have an insubstantial or de minimis effect on public employee wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

(e) For school district bargaining:

(A) “Employment relations” includes class size and caseload limits in schools that qualify for assistance under Title I of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

(B) “Employment relations” excludes the school or educational calendar, standards of performance or criteria for evaluation of teachers, the school curriculum, reasonable dress, grooming and at-work personal conduct requirements respecting smoking, gum chewing and similar matters of personal conduct, the standards and procedures for student discipline, the time between student classes, the selection, agendas and decisions of 21st Century Schools Councils established under ORS 329.704 (Local 21st Century Schools Councils) , requirements for expressing milk under ORS 653.077 (Expressing milk in workplace) , and any other subject proposed that is permissive under paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of this subsection.

(f) For employee bargaining involving employees covered by ORS 243.736 (Strikes by deputy district attorneys, assistant attorneys general and certain emergency and public safety personnel) and employees of the Department of Corrections who have direct contact with adults in custody, “employment relations” includes safety issues that have an impact on the on-the-job safety of the employees or staffing levels that have a significant impact on the on-the-job safety of the employees.

(g) For all other employee bargaining except school district bargaining and except as provided in paragraph (f) of this subsection, “employment relations” excludes staffing levels and safety issues (except those staffing levels and safety issues that have a direct and substantial effect on the on-the-job safety of public employees), scheduling of services provided to the public, determination of the minimum qualifications necessary for any position, criteria for evaluation or performance appraisal, assignment of duties, workload when the effect on duties is insubstantial, reasonable dress, grooming, and at-work personal conduct requirements respecting smoking, gum chewing, and similar matters of personal conduct at work, and any other subject proposed that is permissive under paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of this subsection.

(8) “Exclusive representative” means the labor organization that, as a result of certification by the board or recognition by the employer, has the right to be the collective bargaining agent of all employees in an appropriate bargaining unit.

(9) “Fact-finding” means identification of the major issues in a particular labor dispute by one or more impartial individuals who review the positions of the parties, resolve factual differences and make recommendations for settlement of the dispute.

(10) “Fair-share agreement” means an agreement between the public employer and the recognized or certified bargaining representative of public employees whereby employees who are not members of the employee organization are required to make an in-lieu-of-dues payment to an employee organization except as provided in ORS 243.666 (Certified or recognized labor organization as exclusive employee group representative) . Upon the filing with the board of a petition by 30 percent or more of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit covered by such union security agreement declaring they desire that the agreement be rescinded, the board shall take a secret ballot of the employees in the unit and certify the results thereof to the recognized or certified bargaining representative and to the public employer. Unless a majority of the votes cast in an election favor the union security agreement, the board shall certify deauthorization of the agreement. A petition for deauthorization of a union security agreement must be filed not more than 90 calendar days after the collective bargaining agreement is executed. Only one such election may be conducted in any appropriate bargaining unit during the term of a collective bargaining agreement between a public employer and the recognized or certified bargaining representative.

(11) “Final offer” means the proposed contract language and cost summary submitted to the mediator within seven days of the declaration of impasse.

(12) “Labor dispute” means any controversy concerning employment relations or concerning the association or representation of persons in negotiating, fixing, maintaining, changing, or seeking to arrange terms or conditions of employment relations, regardless of whether the disputants stand in the proximate relation of employer and employee.

(13) “Labor organization” means any organization that has as one of its purposes representing employees in their employment relations with public employers.

(14) “Last best offer package” means the offer exchanged by parties not less than 14 days prior to the date scheduled for an interest arbitration hearing.

(15) “Legislative body” means the Legislative Assembly, the city council, the county commission and any other board or commission empowered to levy taxes.

(16) “Managerial employee” means an employee of the State of Oregon or a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) who possesses authority to formulate and carry out management decisions or who represents management’s interest by taking or effectively recommending discretionary actions that control or implement employer policy, and who has discretion in the performance of these management responsibilities beyond the routine discharge of duties. A “managerial employee” need not act in a supervisory capacity in relation to other employees. Notwithstanding this subsection, “managerial employee” does not include faculty members at a community college, college or university.

(17) “Mediation” means assistance by an impartial third party in reconciling a labor dispute between the public employer and the exclusive representative regarding employment relations.

(18) “Payment-in-lieu-of-dues” means an assessment to defray the cost for services by the exclusive representative in negotiations and contract administration of all persons in an appropriate bargaining unit who are not members of the organization serving as exclusive representative of the employees. The payment must be equivalent to regular union dues and assessments, if any, or must be an amount agreed upon by the public employer and the exclusive representative of the employees.

(19) “Public employee” means an employee of a public employer but does not include elected officials, persons appointed to serve on boards or commissions, incarcerated persons working under Article I, section 41, of the Oregon Constitution, or persons who are confidential employees, supervisory employees or managerial employees.

(20) “Public employer” means the State of Oregon, and the following political subdivisions: Cities, counties, community colleges, school districts, special districts, mass transit districts, metropolitan service districts, public service corporations or municipal corporations and public and quasi-public corporations.

(21) “Public employer representative” includes any individual or individuals specifically designated by the public employer to act in its interests in all matters dealing with employee representation, collective bargaining and related issues.

(22) “Strike” means a public employee’s refusal in concerted action with others to report for duty, or his or her willful absence from his or her position, or his or her stoppage of work, or his or her absence in whole or in part from the full, faithful or proper performance of his or her duties of employment, for the purpose of inducing, influencing or coercing a change in the conditions, compensation, rights, privileges or obligations of public employment; however, nothing shall limit or impair the right of any public employee to lawfully express or communicate a complaint or opinion on any matter related to the conditions of employment.

(23) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Supervisory employee” means any individual having authority in the interest of the employer to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline other employees, or responsibly to direct them, or to adjust their grievances, or effectively to recommend such action, if in connection therewith, the exercise of the authority is not of a merely routine or clerical nature but requires the use of independent judgment. Failure to assert supervisory status in any Employment Relations Board proceeding or in negotiations for any collective bargaining agreement does not thereafter prevent assertion of supervisory status in any subsequent board proceeding or contract negotiation.

(b) “Supervisory employee” includes a faculty member of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or the Oregon Health and Science University who:

(A) Is employed as a president, vice president, provost, vice provost, dean, associate dean, assistant dean, head or equivalent position; or

(B) Is employed in an administrative position without a reasonable expectation of teaching, research or other scholarly accomplishments.

(c) “Supervisory employee” does not include:

(A) A nurse, charge nurse or nurse holding a similar position if that position has not traditionally been classified as supervisory;

(B) A firefighter prohibited from striking by ORS 243.736 (Strikes by deputy district attorneys, assistant attorneys general and certain emergency and public safety personnel) who assigns, transfers or directs the work of other employees but does not have the authority to hire, discharge or impose economic discipline on those employees;

(C) A faculty member of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or the Oregon Health and Science University who is not a faculty member described in paragraph (b) of this subsection; or

(D) An employee of the Oregon State Police who:

(i) Serves in a rank equivalent to or below the rank of sergeant;

(ii) Is prohibited from striking by ORS 243.736 (Strikes by deputy district attorneys, assistant attorneys general and certain emergency and public safety personnel) ; and

(iii) Assigns, transfers or directs the work of other employees but does not hire, discharge or impose economic discipline on those employees.

(24) “Unfair labor practice” means the commission of an act designated an unfair labor practice in ORS 243.672 (Unfair labor practices) .

(25) “Voluntary arbitration” means the procedure whereby parties involved in a labor dispute mutually agree to submit their differences to a third party for a final and binding decision. [Formerly 243.711; 1975 c.728 §1; 1978 c.5 §1; 1987 c.792 §1; 1995 c.286 §1; 1999 c.59 §61; 2001 c.104 §75; 2007 c.141 §1a; 2007 c.144 §3; 2013 c.302 §1; 2014 c.15 §1; 2015 c.99 §1; 2015 c.767 §65; 2017 c.553 §1; 2019 c.146 §§1,2; 2019 c.213 §127; 2019 c.429 §7; 2020 s.s.1 c.18 §§2,3; 2021 c.490 §§1,2; 2021 c.541 §§5,6; 2023 c.123 §1]

Source: Section 243.650 — Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 237.470 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.470
237.470 Retirement board to promulgate regulations
Status: in_force

The Public Employees Retirement Board shall promulgate regulations, not inconsistent with ORS 237.410 (Definitions for ORS 237.420 to 237.510) to 237.510 (Collection of delinquent contributions) , necessary to provide proper procedures to assure conformity with section 218 of title 2 of the federal Social Security Act and amendments thereto, and federal regulations adopted pursuant thereto. Such regulations shall include provisions governing application procedures, requiring an applicant to present proof satisfactory to the board of its ability to discharge its obligations under ORS 237.410 (Definitions for ORS 237.420 to 237.510) to 237.510 (Collection of delinquent contributions) , determining the extent of coverage within separate coverage groups, and provisions prescribing the time and manner of filing reports and making any payment required by ORS 237.410 (Definitions for ORS 237.420 to 237.510) to 237.510 (Collection of delinquent contributions) .

Source: Section 237.470 — Retirement board to promulgate regulations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors237.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.142 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.142
243.142 Application for federal waiver
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall apply for a waiver of federal law or any formal permission from the appropriate federal agency or agencies that is necessary to allow districts and eligible employees of districts to obtain health benefit plans through the health insurance exchange in accordance with ORS 243.886 (Limitations on district participation in benefit plans) . [2012 c.38 §12; 2015 c.3 §37; 2021 c.569 §13]

Note: 243.142 (Application for federal waiver) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 243 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 243.142 — Application for federal waiver , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.145 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.145
238.145 Credit for service as police officer or firefighter with nonparticipating employer
Status: in_force

(1) A member of the system employed as a police officer or firefighter shall be entitled to receive retirement credit as provided in subsection (3) of this section if:

(a) The member was employed by a public employer as a police officer or firefighter prior to becoming a member of the system;

(b) The public employer that had previously employed the member was not a participant in the system at the time the member was in the service of that public employer; and

(c) The public employer that had previously employed the member was located in this state.

(2) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, if the member first becomes a member of the system on or after January 1, 2000, as described in subsection (5) of this section, the member must have been a member of the system for at least 60 calendar months at the time the purchase is made.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, a member of the system employed as a police officer or firefighter who meets the requirements of this section shall be entitled to receive retirement credit for the period of employment with a previous public employer as described in subsection (1) of this section up to a maximum of 10 years’ retirement credit if the member:

(a) Applies in writing to the Public Employees Retirement Board for such retirement credit; and

(b) Pays to the board, in a lump sum, an amount representing the contributions the member and the member’s employer would have made for the years for which the member seeks retirement credit calculated as though the member had received a salary for each of those years equal to the salary received by the member in the first full calendar year of employment as a police officer or firefighter within the system. In addition, the member shall pay the interest that would have accrued had the contributions been paid in the years for which the member seeks retirement credit, compounded annually. The interest shall be computed at the annual rate of eight percent. Payment of the lump sum shall be made on or before the effective date of retirement for the member. The amounts representing the contributions the member would have made and the interest on those amounts shall be credited to the regular account of the member. The amounts representing the contributions the employer would have made and the interest on those amounts shall be credits to the account of the member’s current participating employer.

(4) If a person first becomes a member of the system on or after January 1, 2000, as described in subsection (5) of this section, the person may not acquire more than five years of credit under this section in combination with any credit acquired under ORS 526.052 (Credits for former forest protective association employees) for periods of service with another employer that entitle the employee to retirement credit under a retirement plan offered by the other employer. If a person subject to limitation imposed by this subsection also is eligible for credit under ORS 526.052 (Credits for former forest protective association employees) , the total years of credit that may be acquired under this subsection and ORS 526.052 (Credits for former forest protective association employees) may not exceed five years.

(5) A person becomes a member of the system before January 1, 2000, for the purposes of this section if:

(a) The person is a member of the system on January 1, 2000; or

(b) The person was a member of the system before January 1, 2000, ceased to be a member of the system under the provisions of ORS 238.095 (Termination of membership) , 238.265 (Withdrawal of member account) or 238.545 (Withdrawal of member account) before January 1, 2000, but restores part or all of the forfeited creditable service from before January 1, 2000, under the provisions of ORS 238.105 (Restoration of credit forfeited by reason of termination of membership) or 238.115 (Alternate method of restoring credit forfeited by reason of termination of membership) after January 1, 2000. [Formerly 237.099; 1999 c.317 §12; 2001 c.945 §41]

Source: Section 238.145 — Credit for service as police officer or firefighter with nonparticipating employer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.350 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.350
238.350 Use of unused leave to increase retirement allowance
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Upon the request by a public employer that its employees be compensated for accumulated unused sick leave with pay in the form of increased retirement benefits upon service or disability retirement, the board shall establish a procedure for adding to the gross amount of salary used in determining final average salary the monetary value of one-half of the accumulated unused sick leave with pay of each retiring employee of the requesting public employer and shall establish benefits of the retiring employee on the basis of a final average salary reflecting that addition.

(b) For employees of a common school district, a union high school district, an education service district or an institution of higher education engaged in teaching or other school activity, or employees of the school operated under ORS 346.010 (Training and educational services for children who are deaf) engaged in teaching or other school activity, who are employed under contract for a period of less than 12 consecutive months and who are entitled to sick leave with pay of less than 96 hours for a year, each hour of accumulated unused sick leave with pay shall be valued on the basis of the actual number of contract hours of employment during the last year of contributing membership of an employee before retiring and the salary of the employee during the same period. This paragraph does not apply to any employee who is employed under contract for 12 consecutive months in any of the three or less years used in determining the final average salary of the employee.

(c) For the purpose of this subsection, accumulated unused sick leave with pay includes unused sick leave with pay accumulated by an active member of the system while in the service of any public employer participating in the system that has the request described in paragraph (a) of this subsection in effect at the time of the member’s separation from the service of the employer, whether that employer is or is not the employer of the member at the time of the member’s retirement.

(d) The board shall establish rules requiring all public employers participating in the system to transmit to the board reports of unused sick leave with pay accumulated by their employees who are members of the system and to provide timely notification to each of those employees of unused sick leave with pay accumulated by the employee and reported to the board.

(2) Accumulated unused sick leave with pay may be considered for the purpose of subsection (1) of this section only in accordance with the following requirements:

(a) Sick leave not credited at the rate actually provided by the public employer may not be considered. The amount of sick leave exceeding an amount credited at the lowest rate in effect for any employee of the public employer who is normally entitled to sick leave, and in any event exceeding an amount credited at a rate of eight hours for each full month worked, may not be considered.

(b) Sick leave credited for periods when an employee was absent from employment on sabbatical leave, educational leave or any leave without pay may not be considered.

(c) Any period during which an employee was absent from employment for illness or injury that was charged against sick leave not qualified for consideration shall be deducted from sick leave qualified for consideration.

(d) Sick leave for any period for which the public employer provides no sick leave with pay for its employees may not be considered.

(e) Sick leave accumulated on and after July 1, 1973, may be considered only to the extent it is supported by records of accumulation and use pursuant to a plan adopted formally by the public employer.

(f) Accumulated unused sick leave for periods before July 1, 1973, may be considered as follows:

(A) If any department, bureau or other organizational unit of a public employer maintained formal records of accumulation and use even though the public employer did not require that those records be maintained, the accumulated unused sick leave shall be considered according to those records.

(B) Where the public employer provided sick leave before July 1, 1973, but formal records of accumulation and use were not required or if required, are unavailable or incomplete, or the sick leave was subject to administrative limitations on total accumulation or transfer between public employers, accumulated unused sick leave for periods before July 1, 1973, may be considered as equal to 2.675 hours for each full month worked or an amount per month equal to the average monthly accumulation by an employee during the period beginning July 1, 1973, and ending at the time of retirement, whichever amount is greater, but reduced by the amount of any accumulated unused sick leave credited to the employee on July 1, 1973.

(g) The written certification of a member or former member of the Legislative Assembly shall constitute a formal record of accumulation and use in determining the amount of accumulated unused sick leave of an employee of the Legislative Assembly, either of its houses or any of its committees or officers for periods of employment before July 1, 1981. Sick leave accumulated on and after July 1, 1981, by employees of the Legislative Assembly, either of its houses or any of its committees or officers may be considered only to the extent it is supported by records of accumulation and use maintained by the Legislative Administration Committee, or any statutory, standing, special or interim committee of the Legislative Assembly or either house thereof, or any constitutional or statutory office of the Legislative Assembly or either house thereof, pursuant to a plan adopted formally by the committee or officer.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) As used in this subsection, “legislative employee” means any person employed by the Legislative Assembly, either of its houses or any of its committees or officers, but does not include a regular employee of a statutory committee or statutory office of the Legislative Assembly described in ORS 173.005 (Personnel policies for employees of statutory committees) (1).

(b) Upon the request of a retiring legislative employee who is a member of the system, and the request of the public employer of the legislative employee, that the legislative employee be compensated for accumulated unused vacation with pay for periods of legislative employment in the form of increased retirement benefits upon service or disability retirement, the board shall add to the gross amount of salary used in determining final average salary of the legislative employee the monetary value of one-half of the accumulated unused vacation with pay of the legislative employee and shall establish the benefits of the legislative employee on the basis of a final average salary reflecting that addition.

(c) Accumulated unused vacation with pay may be considered for the purposes of paragraph (b) of this subsection only in accordance with the following requirements:

(A) Vacation not credited at the rate actually provided by the public employer may not be considered.

(B) Amounts of vacation exceeding amounts creditable to employees in the classified service of the state service pursuant to ORS 240.515 (1), and rules adopted pursuant thereto, in effect on June 30, 1981, shall not be considered.

(C) Vacation accumulated before, on and after July 1, 1981, may be considered only to the extent it is supported by records of accumulation and use pursuant to a plan adopted formally by the public employer. However, the written certification of a member or former member of the Legislative Assembly shall constitute a formal record of accumulation and use in determining the amount of accumulated unused vacation of a legislative employee for periods of legislative employment before July 1, 1981.

(4) Employers with plans providing payments on account of sickness in lieu of sick leave with pay may request the board to consider the monetary value of accumulated unused payments on account of sickness as if such payments were an equivalent amount of accumulated unused sick leave with pay under the same terms and conditions specified in subsections (1) and (2) of this section. [Formerly 237.153; 1997 c.249 §68; 2001 c.295 §10; 2007 c.70 §57; 2007 c.858 §60; 2009 c.562 §16; 2011 c.637 §74]

Source: Section 238.350 — Use of unused leave to increase retirement allowance; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 236.217 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.217
236.217 Nominations
Status: in_force

When any vacancy under ORS 236.215 (Filling vacancies in partisan elective office of county judge or commissioner) exists in any partisan elective office of county judge who does not exercise judicial functions or county commissioner occupied by a member of a major political party and that vacancy is to be filled by an appointing authority as provided in ORS 236.215 (Filling vacancies in partisan elective office of county judge or commissioner) , the major political party pursuant to party rule shall nominate not fewer than three nor more than five qualified persons to fill the vacancy. The nominating procedure shall reflect the principle of one-person, one-vote to accord voting weight in proportion to the number of party members represented. At the request of a party making a nomination, the county clerk or chief elections officer of the county in which the vacancy exists shall assist the party in determining the number of electors registered as members of the party in the electoral district. As soon as the nominees have been appointed, but no later than 20 days after the vacancy occurs, the party shall notify the county clerk of the persons nominated. The county clerk shall notify the remaining members of the county court or board of county commissioners of the county in which the vacancy exists of the nominees. [1987 c.549 §4; 1993 c.797 §19; 2001 c.430 §5]

Source: Section 236.217 — Nominations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors236.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238a.134 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238a / Section 238a.134
238A.134 Treatment of prison chaplain’s housing allowance
Status: in_force

For purposes of determining the salary, as defined in ORS 238A.005 (Definitions) (17), of an active member of the Public Employees Retirement System, a housing allowance paid to a member in return for services as a prison chaplain shall be treated as if it were includable in the member’s taxable income under Oregon law. [2023 c.170 §2]

Note: 238A.134 (Treatment of prison chaplain’s housing allowance) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 238A by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 238A.134 — Treatment of prison chaplain’s housing allowance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.682 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.682
243.682 Representation questions
Status: in_force

(1) If a question of representation exists, the Employment Relations Board shall:

(a) Upon application of a public employer, a public employee or a labor organization, designate the appropriate bargaining unit, and in making its determination shall consider such factors as community of interest, wages, hours and other working conditions of the employees involved, the history of collective bargaining, and the desires of the employees. The board may determine a unit to be the appropriate unit in a particular case even though some other unit might also be appropriate. Unless a labor organization and a public employer agree otherwise, the board may not designate as appropriate a bargaining unit that includes:

(A) A faculty member described in ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) (23)(c)(C) who supervises one or more other faculty members; and

(B) Any faculty member who is supervised by a faculty member described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(b) Investigate and conduct a hearing on a petition that has been filed by:

(A) A labor organization alleging that 30 percent of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit desire to be represented for collective bargaining by an exclusive representative;

(B) A labor organization alleging that 30 percent of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit assert that the designated exclusive representative is no longer the representative of the majority of the employees in the unit;

(C) A public employer alleging that one or more labor organizations has presented a claim to the public employer requesting recognition as the exclusive representative in an appropriate bargaining unit; or

(D) An employee or group of employees alleging that 30 percent of the employees assert that the designated exclusive representative is no longer the representative of the majority of employees in the unit.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, when an employee, group of employees or labor organization acting on behalf of the employees files a petition alleging that a majority of employees in a unit appropriate for the purpose of collective bargaining wish to be represented by a labor organization for that purpose, or when a labor organization files a petition alleging that the majority in a group of unrepresented employees seek to be added to an existing bargaining unit, the board shall investigate the petition. If the board finds that a majority of the employees in a unit appropriate for bargaining or a majority of employees in a group of unrepresented employees that is appropriate to add to an existing bargaining unit have signed authorizations designating the labor organization specified in the petition as the employees’ bargaining representative and that no other labor organization is currently certified or recognized as the exclusive representative of any of the employees in the unit or in the group of unrepresented employees seeking to be added to an existing bargaining unit, the board may not conduct an election but shall certify the labor organization as the exclusive representative unless a petition for a representation election is filed as provided in subsection (4) of this section.

(b) The board by rule shall develop guidelines and procedures for the designation by employees of a bargaining representative in the manner described in paragraph (a) of this subsection. The guidelines and procedures must include:

(A) Model collective bargaining authorization language that may be used for purposes of making the designations described in paragraph (a) of this subsection;

(B) Procedures to be used by the board to establish the authenticity of signed authorizations designating bargaining representatives;

(C) Procedures to be used by the board to notify affected employees of the filing of a petition requesting certification under subsection (4) of this section;

(D) Procedures for filing a petition to request a representation election, including a timeline of not more than 14 days after notice has been delivered to the affected employees of a petition filed under paragraph (a) of this subsection;

(E) Procedures that may be used for preparing and signing authorizations designating bargaining representatives using an electronic record and an electronic signature, as those terms are defined in ORS 84.004 (Definitions for ORS 84.001 to 84.061) ; and

(F) Procedures for expedited resolution of any dispute about the scope of the appropriate bargaining unit. The resolution of the dispute may occur after an election is conducted.

(c) Solicitation and rescission of a signed authorization designating bargaining representatives are subject to the provisions of ORS 243.672 (Unfair labor practices) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a petition for representation submitted as an electronic record that includes a signed authorization using an electronic signature as described under subsection (2)(b)(E) of this section must:

(A) Include the following information:

(i) The name of signer;

(ii) The signer’s electronic mail address or social media account;

(iii) The signer’s telephone number;

(iv) The exact language that the signer is assenting to by providing the electronic signature;

(v) The date of submission of the electronic signature; and

(vi) The name of the public employer that employs the signer; and

(B) Be accompanied by a verification declaration by the petitioning party:

(i) Specifying the technology used to obtain and verify the signatures;

(ii) Providing the methods used to ensure the authenticity of the signature; and

(iii) Confirming that the information transmitted to the signer was the same information to which the signer assented.

(b) If the technology used to provide the signed authorization does not support digital signatures that are suited to satisfy the requirements of the verification declaration described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the petitioning party must submit evidence that, after the petitioning party obtained an electronic signature, the party promptly transmitted a confirmation transmission to the signer confirming that all of the information described under paragraph (a)(A)(i) to (vi) of this subsection is true.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, when a petition requesting certification has been filed under subsection (2) of this section, an employee or a group of employees in the unit designated by the petition, or one or more of the unrepresented employees seeking to be added to an existing bargaining unit, may file a petition with the board to request that a representation election be conducted.

(b) The petition requesting a representation election must be supported by at least 30 percent of the employees in the bargaining unit designated by the petition, or 30 percent of the unrepresented employees seeking to be added to an existing bargaining unit.

(c) The representation election shall be conducted on-site or by mail not later than 45 days after the date on which the petition was filed.

(5) Except as provided in ORS 243.692 (Limitation on successive representation elections) , if the board finds in a hearing conducted pursuant to subsection (1)(b) of this section that a question of representation exists, the board shall conduct an election by secret ballot, at a time and place convenient for the employees of the jurisdiction and also within a reasonable period of time after the filing has taken place, and certify the results of the election. [1973 c.536 §7; 2007 c.833 §1; 2013 c.663 §8; 2017 c.496 §3; 2017 c.553 §2; 2023 c.222 §1]

Source: Section 243.682 — Representation questions; investigation and hearings on petitions; certification without election; rules; elections , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 241.009 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.009
241.009 Initiative or referendum
Status: in_force

(1) A proposal under ORS 241.006 (Submitting proposals relating to county civil service) may be submitted to the electors of the county:

(a) By the initiative procedure; or

(b) By referral to the electors by the board of county commissioners or the county court.

(2) ORS 250.165 (Prospective petition) to 250.235 (Retention of petition materials) govern the manner of exercising the initiative unless ORS 250.155 (Application of ORS 250.165 to 250.235) makes ORS 250.165 (Prospective petition) to 250.235 (Retention of petition materials) inapplicable to the county. [1983 c.350 §61 (enacted in lieu of 241.008 and 241.012)]

Source: Section 241.009 — Initiative or referendum; election procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.465 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.465
243.465 Rollover distribution of deferred amounts to beneficiary
Status: in_force

(1) If a benefit is payable under the state deferred compensation plan described in ORS 243.401 (Definitions for ORS 243.401 to 243.507) to 243.507 (Payment of deferred compensation to alternate payee under judgment or order) to a beneficiary by reason of the death of an eligible state employee participating in the plan, the beneficiary may elect to have all or part of the distribution of deferred amounts paid as an eligible rollover distribution to an individual retirement plan described in 26 U.S.C. 408(a), or an individual retirement annuity, other than an endowment contract, described in 26 U.S.C. 408(b), if the plan or annuity is established for the purpose of receiving the eligible rollover distribution on behalf of the designated beneficiary.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section applies to an eligible rollover distribution of deferred amounts to a beneficiary who is not treated as the spouse of the decedent for federal tax purposes and who is the decedent’s designated beneficiary for the purposes of the minimum required distribution requirements of 26 U.S.C. 401(a)(9). To the extent provided by rules of the Public Employees Retirement Board, a trust maintained for the benefit of one or more beneficiaries must be treated by the board in the same manner as a trust that is designated as a beneficiary for the purposes of the minimum required distribution requirements of 26 U.S.C. 401(a)(9).

(3) As used in this section, “eligible rollover distribution” has the meaning given that term in 26 U.S.C. 402(c)(4), as in effect on January 1, 2008. [2007 c.628 §8]

Source: Section 243.465 — Rollover distribution of deferred amounts to beneficiary , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.325 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.325
238.325 Optional disability retirement allowance calculations
Status: in_force

(1) At any time after establishing membership, but before the expiration of 90 days after the Public Employees Retirement Board makes its finding that the employee is disabled, an employee who is a member of the Public Employees Retirement System may elect to convert the disability retirement allowance otherwise payable on the member account of the member into a disability retirement annuity of equivalent actuarial value, by selecting one of the optional forms named below. The election of Option 2, 2A, 3 or 3A shall be effective immediately upon the effective date of the member’s disability, and in the event of death within the first 90-day period of incapacity, payment to the beneficiary of the member shall be made in accordance with the option selected.

Option 1. (a) A life annuity (nonrefund) payable during the member’s life only, which shall be the actuarial equivalent of the accumulated contributions under this chapter and interest thereon credited to the member at the time the member retires (if death occurs before the first payment is due, the member account of the member shall be treated as though death had occurred before retirement); (b) a life pension (nonrefund) provided by the contributions of employers and, for benefits that accrue on or after July 1, 2020, amounts in the employee pension stability account established for the member under ORS 238A.353 (Employee pension stability accounts established) as provided in ORS 238.320 (Disability retirement allowance) (1)(b); (c) an additional nonrefund pension for prior service credit, including military service, credited to the member at the time the member first becomes a member of the system, as elsewhere provided in this chapter, which pension shall be provided by the contributions of the employer; or

Option 2. A reduced disability retirement allowance payable during the period of incapacity, with the provision that after death, if death shall occur after the effective date of the disability and during the period of incapacity, it shall continue for the life of the beneficiary whom the member has designated in writing duly acknowledged and filed with the board at the time of election, should the beneficiary survive the member; or

Option 2A. A reduced disability retirement allowance payable during the period of incapacity which, unless modified under subsection (3) of this section, continues after death, if death shall occur after the effective date of the disability and during the period of incapacity, for the life of the beneficiary whom the member nominates by written designation duly acknowledged and filed with the board at the time of election, should the beneficiary survive the member; or

Option 3. A reduced disability retirement allowance payable during the period of incapacity, with the provision that after death, if death shall occur after the effective date of the disability and during the period of incapacity, such allowance shall continue at one-half the rate paid to the member and be paid for the life of the beneficiary whom the member has designated in writing duly acknowledged and filed with the board at the time of election, should the beneficiary survive the member; or

Option 3A. A reduced disability retirement allowance payable during the period of incapacity which, unless modified under subsection (3) of this section, continues after death, if death shall occur after the effective date of the disability and during the period of incapacity, at one-half the rate paid to the member and is paid for the life of the beneficiary whom the member nominates by written designation duly acknowledged and filed with the board at the time of election, should the beneficiary survive the member; or

Option 4. A reduced disability retirement allowance payable during the period of incapacity, with the provisions that if the member dies during the period of incapacity and before a total of 180 monthly payments is made, the remainder of the 180 monthly payments shall be paid monthly to the beneficiary the member nominates by written designation duly acknowledged and filed with the board at any time before the member’s death; and that if the member designates no beneficiary to receive the monthly payments or no such beneficiary is able to receive the monthly payments, an amount equal to the actuarial value, on the date of the member’s death, of the total of the monthly payments not made to the member shall be paid according to ORS 238.390 (Death benefit) for disposal of an amount credited to the member account of a member at the time of death; and that if the beneficiary receiving monthly payments dies before the total number of monthly payments to which the beneficiary is entitled is made, an amount equal to the actuarial value, on the date of the beneficiary’s death, of the total of the monthly payments not made to the member and beneficiary shall be paid according to ORS 238.390 (Death benefit) for disposal of an amount credited to the member account of a member at the time of death and as if the beneficiary had been a member.

(2) The beneficiary designated by a member to receive any benefit under this section shall be the same as designated under ORS 238.390 (Death benefit) (1). The designation of a beneficiary or the election of an option may be changed by a member within 60 days after the date of the first benefit payment, except that the designation of a beneficiary under Option 4 may be changed by the member at any time before the member’s death.

(3) If a retired member has elected to receive a disability retirement allowance under Option 2A or Option 3A as provided in subsection (1) of this section, and if the beneficiary under that option dies after the expiration of the time within which the member could change the election of an option or if the beneficiary is the spouse of the member and the marriage relationship is terminated as provided by law after the expiration of the time within which the member could change the election of an option, the member may elect to receive, in lieu of the optional form of allowance previously elected, the allowance that the member would have received on the effective date of retirement under Option 1 as provided in subsection (1) of this section and adjusted by the actual amount of any cost-of-living or other post-retirement adjustments made to the original allowance since the effective date of retirement. Notice of election under this subsection must be in a form approved by the board. If an election is made under this subsection, the Option 1 payment amount is applicable to the first full month after the death of the beneficiary, or the first full month after entry of the judgment of divorce, and payable the first day of the month thereafter. If the increased amount is not paid in any month in which the increased amount is due, the board shall make a lump sum payment to the retired member that is equal to the difference between the amount paid to the member for that month and the amount that should have been paid under the provisions of this subsection.

(4) The cost to the system of a disability retirement allowance in any optional form may not exceed the cost to the system of a nonrefund disability retirement allowance payable to, and on account of, the member making such election.

(5) The obligation for payment of any benefit in force prior to April 8, 1953, may not be altered by subsections (1) to (4) of this section. However, the beneficiary of a retired member who prior to July 1, 1953, elected an option but died prior to the effective date of such election, shall have a right to repay, before December 31, 1953, the amount of the lump sum refund made in lieu of the monthly life benefit elected and receive payment of such benefit, computed as of the date of the member’s death and payable from such date.

(6) If a member who would have qualified for disability benefits makes preliminary application for such benefits but dies prior to being found by the board to be disabled or prior to electing a plan of benefit payments, and the records of the board indicate that the member had designated the surviving spouse as beneficiary under ORS 238.390 (Death benefit) (1), such surviving spouse may, not more than 90 days after the board makes its finding that the member would have qualified for disability benefits if living:

(a) Elect to receive the amount referred to in ORS 238.395 (Additional death benefit) if such benefit would have been available if the member had not applied for disability benefits;

(b) If not eligible for benefits under ORS 238.395 (Additional death benefit) , elect to receive benefits under ORS 238.390 (Death benefit) (1); or

(c) Elect Option 2 or 3 under subsection (1) of this section and designate the surviving spouse as beneficiary thereunder with the same force and effect as if the election and designation had been properly made by the deceased member.

(7) The board may deny an election to convert a disability retirement allowance under this section, a change of beneficiary under this section or a change in benefit options under this section if that denial is required to maintain the status of the system and the Public Employees Retirement Fund as a qualified governmental retirement plan and trust under the Internal Revenue Code and under regulations adopted pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code. [Formerly 237.181; 1999 c.317 §11; 2001 c.945 §52; 2005 c.138 §2; 2019 c.355 §16]

Source: Section 238.325 — Optional disability retirement allowance calculations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 244.340 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 244 / Section 244.340
244.340 Continuing education program
Status: in_force

The Oregon Government Ethics Commission shall prepare and present a program of continuing education for public officials. The commission may use its own staff or may contract for the preparation or presentation of the program of continuing education. [1993 c.714 §5; 2007 c.865 §37]

Source: Section 244.340 — Continuing education program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors244.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.675 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.675
238.675 Transfer of unclaimed death benefit or account balance to other account or reserve
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any benefit payment that is payable as the result of the death of a member may be transferred by the Public Employees Retirement Board to another account or reserve in the fund if:

(A) The total benefit payable to the beneficiaries designated by the deceased member is less than $250 in amount;

(B) Ten years have passed since the death of the member; and

(C) No claim has been made for the benefit payment.

(b) Amounts transferred under this section shall be credited to accounts or reserves in the fund designated by the board in its discretion.

(c) The board shall establish procedures for the filing of a delayed claim by a beneficiary of a deceased member who would otherwise be entitled to receive a benefit payment. Delayed claims may be filed after the 10-year period provided for in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Public Employees Retirement Board may transfer the amount credited to the member account of a former member to another account or reserve in the fund if:

(A) The total amount credited to the member account of the former member is less than $250;

(B) The membership of the person in the system has been terminated under the provisions of ORS 238.095 (Termination of membership) (2) or the membership of the person in the pension program or individual account program has been terminated under ORS 238A.110 (Termination of membership) or 238A.310 (Termination of membership) ; and

(C) Ten years have passed since the former member ceased to be a member of the system and no claim has been made for payment of the amount credited to the member account of the former member.

(b) Amounts transferred under this section shall be credited to reserves or accounts in the fund designated by the board in its discretion.

(c) The board shall establish procedures for the filing of a delayed claim by a former member of the system who would otherwise be entitled to receive amounts credited to the member account of the former member. Delayed claims may be filed after the 10-year period provided for in paragraph (a) of this subsection. [Formerly 237.295; 2001 c.945 §65; 2003 c.733 §63]

Source: Section 238.675 — Transfer of unclaimed death benefit or account balance to other account or reserve , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.715 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.715
238.715 Recovery of overpayments
Status: in_force

(1) If the Public Employees Retirement Board determines that a member of the Public Employees Retirement System or any other person receiving a monthly payment from the Public Employees Retirement Fund has received any amount in excess of the amounts that the member or other person is entitled to under this chapter and ORS chapter 238A, the board may recover the overpayment or other improperly made payment by:

(a) Reducing the monthly payment to the member or other person for as many months as may be determined by the board to be necessary to recover the overpayment or other improperly made payment; or

(b) Reducing the monthly payment to the member or other person by an amount actuarially determined to be adequate to recover the overpayment or other improperly made payment during the period during which the monthly payment will be made to the member or other person.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any person who receives a payment from the Public Employees Retirement Fund and who is not entitled to receive that payment, including a member of the system who receives an overpayment, holds the improperly made payment in trust subject to the board’s recovery of that payment under this section or by a civil action or other proceeding.

(b) The board may recover an improperly made payment in the manner provided by subsection (1) of this section from any person who receives an improperly made payment from the fund and who subsequently becomes entitled to receive a monthly payment from the fund.

(c) The board may recover an improperly made payment by reducing any lump sum payment in the amount necessary to recover the improperly made payment if a person who receives an improperly made payment from the fund subsequently becomes entitled to receive a lump sum payment from the fund.

(3) Unless the member or other person receiving a monthly payment from the fund authorizes a greater reduction, the board may not reduce the monthly payment made to a member or other person under the provisions of subsection (1) of this section by an amount that is equal to more than 10 percent of the monthly payment.

(4) Before reducing a benefit to recover an overpayment or erroneous payment, or pursuing any other collection action under this section, the board shall give notice of the overpayment or erroneous payment to the person who received the payment. The notice shall describe the manner in which the person who received the payment may appeal the board’s determination that an overpayment or erroneous payment was made, the action the board may take if the person does not respond to the notice and the authority of the board to assess interest, penalties or costs of collection.

(5) If the board determines that an overpayment or erroneous payment was not caused by the system or by a participating public employer, the board may assess interest in an amount equal to one percent per month on the balance of the improperly made payment until the payment is fully recovered. The board may also assess to the member or other person all costs incurred by the system in recovering the payment, including attorney fees. Interest and costs may be collected in the manner prescribed in subsections (1) and (2) of this section. The board may waive the interest and costs on an overpayment or other improperly made payment for good cause shown.

(6) Notwithstanding ORS 293.240 (Writing off uncollectible debts due state agency) , the board may waive the recovery of any payment or payments made to a person who was not entitled to receive the payment or payments if the total amount of the overpayment or other improperly made payments is less than $50.

(7) A payment made to a person from the fund may not be recovered by the board unless within six years after the date that the payment was made the board has commenced proceedings to recover the payment. For the purposes of subsection (1) of this section, the board shall be considered to have commenced proceedings to recover the payment upon mailing of notice to the person receiving a monthly payment that the board has determined that an overpayment or other improperly made payment has been made.

(8) The remedies authorized under this section are supplemental to any other remedies that may be available to the board for recovery of amounts incorrectly paid from the fund to members of the system or other persons.

(9) The board shall adopt rules establishing the procedures to be followed by the board in recovering overpayments and erroneous payments under this section. [Formerly 237.312; 2003 c.105 §6; 2003 c.733 §66]

Source: Section 238.715 — Recovery of overpayments; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.445 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.445
243.445 Employee choice of plans
Status: in_force

(1) When an eligible state employee agrees to participate in the state deferred compensation plan under ORS 243.401 (Definitions for ORS 243.401 to 243.507) to 243.507 (Payment of deferred compensation to alternate payee under judgment or order) , the employee may indicate a preference with respect to the mode of investment or deposit to be used by the state in investing or depositing the deferred income under the plan. The preference indicated by the employee is not binding on the state.

(2) Any change in the net value of the assets of an eligible state employee invested under the state deferred compensation plan shall result in a commensurate change in the total amount distributable to the employee or the beneficiary of the employee, and shall not result in any increase or decrease in the net worth of the state. [1977 c.721 §11; 1983 c.789 §4; 1991 c.618 §5; 1997 c.179 §10]

Source: Section 243.445 — Employee choice of plans; choice not binding; change in value of employee assets not to affect net worth of state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 242.768 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.768
242.768 Permanent and temporary appointments
Status: in_force

(1) The appointing power shall make permanent appointments from the list of candidates certified. If any probationer is not discharged during the period of probation, the appointment is permanent.

(2) When there is no candidate upon the entrance register from which a position may be filled, the appointing power may, with the consent of the commission, fill such position by temporary appointment. A temporary appointment shall not continue for more than three months. No classified position shall be filled by a temporary appointment for more than three months in any calendar year.

(3) The commission shall establish rules and regulations under which temporary appointments may be made. Temporary appointments shall be valid only until there are available candidates on the register. No temporary appointment shall be made to fill any position for which a promotional examination is given and an eligible register maintained. [1959 c.252 §33]

Source: Section 242.768 — Permanent and temporary appointments; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors242.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.321 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.321
243.321 Written policies and procedures regarding investigation of report of workplace harassment
Status: in_force

A public employer shall develop written policies and procedures for the prompt investigation of a report of workplace harassment. The policies and procedures must:

(1) Provide instruction for maintaining records of workplace harassment.

(2) Establish a process for a victim of workplace harassment to file a complaint, provided that the process allows a victim to file the complaint within four years from the date on which the alleged harassment occurred or within the applicable time limitation on the commencement of an action under ORS 659A.875 (Time limitations) , whichever is greater.

(3) Identify the individual designated by the employer who is responsible for receiving reports of prohibited conduct, including an individual designated as an alternate to receive such reports.

(4) Subject to subsection (5) of this section, require the employer to follow up with the victim of the alleged harassment once every three months for the calendar year following the date on which the employer received a report of harassment, to determine whether the alleged harassment has stopped or if the victim has experienced retaliation.

(5) Inform the victim that the employer will follow up in the manner described in subsection (4) of this section until and unless the victim objects to such action in writing. [2019 c.463 §3]

Note: See note under 243.317 (Definitions for ORS 243.317 to 243.323) .

Source: Section 243.321 — Written policies and procedures regarding investigation of report of workplace harassment; requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.428 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.428
243.428 Forfeited payments
Status: in_force

(1) If a warrant, check or order is issued for the payment of a deferred compensation benefit under the state deferred compensation plan, or for payment of a refund under the state deferred compensation plan, and the warrant, check or order is canceled, declared void or otherwise made unpayable, the payment shall be forfeited and the amount of the payment shall be returned or credited to the Deferred Compensation Fund. The amount forfeited may be used for the payment of administrative expenses of the state deferred compensation plan. Any amounts forfeited under this section shall be restored to the fund and paid to the payee, without interest, if the payee is located and files a claim for the benefit. The amount so paid shall be restored from other forfeited amounts or paid as an administrative expense of the state deferred compensation plan. The Public Employees Retirement Board may reissue the warrant, check or order for payment without bond if the payee is located after the warrant, check or order is canceled, declared void or otherwise made unpayable. Benefit payments forfeited under this subsection are not subject to ORS 98.302 (Definitions for ORS 98.302 to 98.436) to 98.436 (Short title) .

(2) The amount of any warrant, check or order for the payment of employee benefit withdrawals or refunds under a local government deferred compensation plan that is canceled, declared void or otherwise made unpayable shall be credited to the account of the applicable local government deferred compensation plan held in the Deferred Compensation Fund. The state shall not be liable under this subsection to a payee, or to a payee’s beneficiaries, in the event a warrant, check or order for payment is not reissued to the payee or the payee’s beneficiaries. [1997 c.179 §7]

Source: Section 243.428 — Forfeited payments; use of moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.066 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.066
243.066 Officers
Status: in_force

(1) The Public Employees’ Benefit Board shall select one of its appointed voting members as chairperson and another appointed voting member as vice chairperson, for terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of those offices as the board determines.

(2) A majority of the voting members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(3) The board shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the voting members of the board. [1997 c.222 §3]

Note: See note under 243.061 (Public Employees’ Benefit Board) .

Source: Section 243.066 — Officers; quorum; meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.860 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.860
243.860 Definitions for ORS 243.860 to 243.886
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 243.860 (Definitions for ORS 243.860 to 243.886) to 243.886 (Limitations on district participation in benefit plans) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Benefit plan” includes but is not limited to:

(a) Contracts for insurance or other benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other health care recognized by state law, and related services and supplies;

(b) Self-insurance programs managed by the Oregon Educators Benefit Board; and

(c) Comparable benefits for employees who rely on spiritual means of healing.

(2) “Carrier” means an insurance company or health care service contractor holding a valid certificate of authority from the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, or two or more companies or contractors acting together pursuant to a joint venture, partnership or other joint means of operation, or a board-approved provider or guarantor of benefit plan coverage and compensation.

(3) “District” means a common school district, a union high school district, an education service district, as defined in ORS 334.003 (Definitions for chapter) , or a community college district, as defined in ORS 341.005 (Definitions) .

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Eligible employee” includes:

(A) An officer or employee of a district or a local government who elects to participate in one of the benefit plans described in ORS 243.864 (Duties) to 243.874 (Flexible benefit plans) ; and

(B) An officer or employee of a district or a local government, whether or not retired, who:

(i) Is receiving a service retirement allowance, a disability retirement allowance or a pension under the Public Employees Retirement System or is receiving a service retirement allowance, a disability retirement allowance or a pension under any other retirement or disability benefit plan or system offered by the district or local government for its officers and employees;

(ii) Is eligible to receive a service retirement allowance under the Public Employees Retirement System and has reached earliest service retirement age under ORS chapter 238;

(iii) Is eligible to receive a pension under ORS 238A.100 (Establishing membership under pension program) to 238A.250 (Option of legislators to receive certain benefits) and has reached earliest retirement age as described in ORS 238A.165 (Earliest retirement age) ; or

(iv) Is eligible to receive a service retirement allowance or pension under any other retirement benefit plan or system offered by the district or local government and has attained earliest retirement age under the plan or system.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection, “eligible employee” does not include an individual:

(A) Engaged as an independent contractor;

(B) Whose periods of employment in emergency work are on an intermittent or irregular basis; or

(C) Who is employed on less than a half-time basis unless the individual is employed in a position classified as a job-sharing position or unless the individual is defined as eligible under rules of the Oregon Educators Benefit Board or under a collective bargaining agreement.

(5) “Family member” means an eligible employee’s spouse or domestic partner and any unmarried child or stepchild of an eligible employee within age limits and other conditions imposed by the Oregon Educators Benefit Board with regard to unmarried children or stepchildren.

(6) “Local government” means any city, county or special district in this state.

(7) “Payroll disbursing officer” means the officer or official authorized to disburse moneys in payment of salaries and wages of officers and employees of a district or a local government.

(8) “Premium” means the monthly or other periodic charge, including administrative fees of the Oregon Educators Benefit Board, for a benefit plan.

(9) “Primary care” means family medicine, general internal medicine, naturopathic medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics or general psychiatry.

(10) “Total medical expenditures” means payments to reimburse the cost of physical and mental health care provided to eligible employees or their family members, excluding prescription drugs, vision care and dental care, whether paid on a fee-for-service basis or as part of a capitated rate or other type of payment mechanism. [2007 c.7 §1; 2013 c.731 §15; 2017 c.489 §10]

Note: 243.860 (Definitions for ORS 243.860 to 243.886) to 243.886 (Limitations on district participation in benefit plans) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 243 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 243.860 — Definitions for ORS 243.860 to 243.886 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.952 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.952
243.952 Public Safety Memorial Fund Board
Status: in_force

(1) There is established within the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training a Public Safety Memorial Fund Board consisting of six members appointed by the Governor from the membership of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training. The Governor shall appoint members to represent each of the following:

(a) Police officers;

(b) Fire service professionals;

(c) Corrections personnel; and

(d) The public.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Before the expiration of the term of a member of the Public Safety Memorial Fund Board, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins immediately upon the expiration of the term of the current member. A member is eligible for reappointment.

(b) In case of a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall appoint a person to fill the office for the unexpired term.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Public Safety Memorial Fund Board shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for such terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices as the board determines.

(b) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(4) The Public Safety Memorial Fund Board shall meet at least once every three months at a place, day and hour determined by the board. The board also shall meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the board.

(5) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall provide staff for the Public Safety Memorial Fund Board.

(6) Members of the Public Safety Memorial Fund Board are entitled to per diem and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1999 c.981 §14]

Note: See note under 243.950 (Public Safety Memorial Fund) .

Source: Section 243.952 — Public Safety Memorial Fund Board; officers; quorum; meetings; staff , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 242.754 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.754
242.754 Classification of positions
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall classify, with reference to the examinations provided for in ORS 242.702 (Definitions for ORS 242.702 to 242.824) to 242.824 (Contribution to political or religious funds or performance of political service) , all positions in the civil service. The classifications shall be based upon the functions of the positions and the compensation attached thereto.

(2) The classifications and grades may, from time to time, be amended, added to, consolidated or abolished by the commission, but no person holding any position under any established classification or grade shall be affected by such change so as to deprive the person of any of the benefits attached to the classification or grade applicable to the position then held by the person. No person shall be promoted or advanced to a higher classification by such change without being eligible for appointment to such higher classification by reason of the position of the person on the promotion register. [1959 c.252 §26]

Source: Section 242.754 — Classification of positions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors242.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.055 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.055
243.055 Exemption from requirements of ORS 243.005 to 243.045 for certain public employers
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 243.005 (Definitions for ORS 243.005 to 243.045) to 243.045 (Police and firefighters considered common group for certain purposes) , if a public employer provides benefits equal to or better than the insurance required under ORS 243.025 (Issuance of $10,000 life insurance certificate) , as determined by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, the public employer is exempt from the requirements of ORS 243.005 (Definitions for ORS 243.005 to 243.045) to 243.045 (Police and firefighters considered common group for certain purposes) for so long as such benefits continue to be equal or better than the insurance required, as determined by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(2) Determinations pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be made after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing as provided in ORS chapter 183. [1971 c.692 §12; 1973 c.612 §13]

Source: Section 243.055 — Exemption from requirements of ORS 243.005 to 243.045 for certain public employers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.167 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.167
243.167 Public Employees’ Revolving Fund
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the Public Employees’ Revolving Fund, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The balances of the Public Employees’ Revolving Fund are continuously appropriated to cover expenses incurred in connection with the administration of ORS 243.105 (Definitions for ORS 243.105 to 243.285) to 243.285 (Salary deductions) and 292.051 (Deduction of cost of group insurance and other services) . Assets of the Public Employees’ Revolving Fund may be retained for limited periods of time as established by the Public Employees’ Benefit Board by rule. Among other purposes, the board may retain the funds to control expenditures, stabilize benefit premium rates and self-insure. The board may establish subaccounts within the Public Employees’ Revolving Fund.

(2) There is appropriated to the Public Employees’ Revolving Fund all unused employer contributions for employee benefits and all refunds, dividends, unused premiums and other payments attributable to any employee contribution or employer contribution made from any carrier or contractor that has provided employee benefits administered by the board, and all interest earned on such moneys. [2001 c.655 §2; 2003 c.640 §3]

Note: 243.167 (Public Employees’ Revolving Fund) was added to and made a part of 243.105 (Definitions for ORS 243.105 to 243.285) to 243.285 (Salary deductions) by legislative action but was not added to any other series. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 243.167 — Public Employees’ Revolving Fund; continuing appropriation to fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.910 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.910
243.910 Definitions for ORS 243.910 to 243.945
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 243.910 (Definitions for ORS 243.910 to 243.945) to 243.945 (Employees not eligible for assistance) :

(1) “Board” means the governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) and for the Oregon Health and Science University, the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors.

(2) “Employees” means the persons appointed or employed by or under the authority of the board who hold academic rank as determined by the board.

(3) “System” means the Public Employees Retirement System established by ORS 238.600 (System established) . [1965 c.297 §1; 1995 c.162 §67; 2011 c.637 §79; 2013 c.768 §117; 2015 c.767 §69]

Source: Section 243.910 — Definitions for ORS 243.910 to 243.945 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.500 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.500
238.500 Definitions for ORS 238.500 to 238.585
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 238.500 (Definitions for ORS 238.500 to 238.585) to 238.585 (Use of creditable service by person who serves as both member and judge member) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Court” means the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, the Oregon Tax Court and a circuit court.

(2) “Judge” means a judge of any court.

(3) “Judge member” means a judge who is a member of the Public Employees Retirement System subject to ORS 238.500 (Definitions for ORS 238.500 to 238.585) to 238.585 (Use of creditable service by person who serves as both member and judge member) .

(4) “Service as a judge” means creditable service, as defined by ORS 238.005 (Definitions) , by a judge as:

(a) A regularly elected or appointed judge of a court; or

(b) A regularly elected or appointed judge of a court temporarily in another court. [Formerly 237.211]

Source: Section 238.500 — Definitions for ORS 238.500 to 238.585 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238a.250 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238a / Section 238a.250
238A.250 Option of legislators to receive certain benefits
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter:

(1) A retired member who has retired as other than a member of the Legislative Assembly and who is thereafter appointed or elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly may elect, by giving the Public Employees Retirement Board written notice, to receive the pension provided by this chapter for service as other than a member of the Legislative Assembly, and be an active member as a member of the Legislative Assembly for the purpose of service in the Legislative Assembly. A person may make an election under this subsection only if the person becomes an active member for the purpose of service in the Legislative Assembly as provided in ORS 237.650 (Options for legislators who are members of Public Employees Retirement System) (5). Notice of an election under this subsection must be given by the person not more than 30 days after the person takes office.

(2) A member of the Legislative Assembly who is a member of the Public Employees Retirement System under this chapter as a member of the Legislative Assembly and who becomes eligible to retire by reason of service as other than a member of the Legislative Assembly, without regard to when that service was performed, may elect, by giving the board written notice, to retire and receive the pension provided by this chapter for service as other than a member of the Legislative Assembly, and to continue, for the purpose of service in the Legislative Assembly, as an active member as a member of the Legislative Assembly.

(3) Upon receipt of the notice provided for in subsection (1) or (2) of this section, the board shall determine the member’s pension for nonlegislative service based on the number of years of nonlegislative service, and shall determine any additional pension to be received after the member subsequently retires based on the number of years of service in the Legislative Assembly. [2013 s.s. c.3 §11]

Source: Section 238A.250 — Option of legislators to receive certain benefits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.806 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.806
243.806 Agreement authorizing public employer to make deductions from salary or wages of public employee
Status: in_force

(1) A public employee may enter into an agreement with a labor organization that is the exclusive representative to provide authorization for a public employer to make a deduction from the salary or wages of the public employee, in the manner described in subsection (4) of this section, to pay dues, fees and any other assessments or authorized deductions to the labor organization or its affiliated organizations or entities.

(2) A public employer shall deduct the dues, fees and any other deduction authorized by a public employee under this section and remit payment to the designated organization or entity.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In addition to making the deductions and payments to a labor organization or entity described in subsection (1) of this section, a public employer shall make deductions for and payments to a noncertified, yet bona fide, labor organization, if so requested and authorized by a public employee, in the manner described in subsection (4) of this section.

(b) The deductions and payments made in accordance with this subsection shall not be deemed an unfair labor practice under ORS 243.672 (Unfair labor practices) .

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A public employee may provide authorization for the deductions described in this section by telephonic communication or in writing, including by an electronic record or electronic signature, as those terms are defined in ORS 84.004 (Definitions for ORS 84.001 to 84.061) .

(b) A public employee’s authorization is independent of the employee’s membership status in the labor organization to which payment is remitted and irrespective of whether a collective bargaining agreement authorizes the deduction.

(5) Notwithstanding subsections (1) to (4) of this section, a collective bargaining agreement between a labor organization and a public employer may authorize a public employer to make a deduction from the salary or wages of a public employee who is a member of the labor organization to pay dues, fees or other assessments to the labor organization or its affiliated organizations or entities.

(6) A public employee’s authorization for a public employer to make a deduction under subsections (1) to (4) of this section shall remain in effect until the public employee revokes the authorization in the manner provided by the terms of the agreement. If the terms of the agreement do not specify the manner in which a public employee may revoke the authorized deduction, a public employee may revoke authorization for the deduction by delivering an original signed, written statement of revocation to the headquarters of the labor organization.

(7) A labor organization shall provide to each public employer a list identifying the public employees who have provided authorization for a public employer to make deductions from the public employee’s salary or wages to pay dues, fees and any other assessments or authorized deductions to the labor organization. A public employer shall rely on the list to make the authorized deductions and to remit payment to the labor organization.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsection (10) of this section, a public employer that makes deductions and payments in reliance on the list described in subsection (7) of this section is not liable to a public employee for actual damages resulting from an unauthorized deduction.

(b) A labor organization that receives payment from a public employer shall defend and indemnify the public employer for the amount of any unauthorized deduction resulting from the public employer’s reliance on the list.

(9) If a labor organization provides a public employer with the list described in subsection (7) of this section and the employer fails to make an authorized deduction and remit payment to the labor organization, the public employer is liable to the labor organization, without recourse against the employee who authorized the deduction, for the full amount that the employer failed to deduct and remit to the labor organization.

(10) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a dispute arises between the public employee and the labor organization regarding the existence, validity or revocation of an authorization for the deductions and payment described under subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the dispute shall be resolved through an unfair labor practice proceeding under ORS 243.672 (Unfair labor practices) .

(b) A public employer that makes unauthorized deductions or a labor organization that receives payment in violation of the requirements of this section is liable to the public employee for actual damages in an amount not to exceed the amount of the unauthorized deductions. [2019 c.429 §6]

Source: Section 243.806 — Agreement authorizing public employer to make deductions from salary or wages of public employee; duties of public employer regarding deductions and remittance; revoking authorization , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.256 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.256
243.256 Reimbursement methodology for payment to hospitals
Status: in_force

(1) A carrier that contracts with the Public Employees’ Benefit Board to provide to eligible employees and their dependents a benefit plan that reimburses the cost of inpatient or outpatient hospital services or supplies shall reimburse a claim for the cost of a hospital service or supply that is covered by, or is similar to a service or supply that is covered by, the Medicare program in an amount that does not exceed:

(a) For claims submitted by in-network hospitals, 200 percent of the amount paid by Medicare for the service or supply; or

(b) For claims submitted by out-of-network hospitals, 185 percent of the amount paid by Medicare for the service or supply.

(2) A self-insurance program administered by a third party administrator that is offered by the board to eligible employees and their dependents and that reimburses the cost of inpatient or outpatient hospital services or supplies shall reimburse a claim for the cost of a hospital service or supply that is covered by, or is similar to a service or supply that is covered by, the Medicare program in an amount that does not exceed:

(a) For claims submitted by in-network hospitals, 200 percent of the amount paid by Medicare for the service or supply; or

(b) For claims submitted by out-of-network hospitals, 185 percent of the amount paid by Medicare for the service or supply.

(3) A provider who is reimbursed in accordance with subsection (1) or (2) of this section may not charge to or collect from the patient or a person who is financially responsible for the patient an amount in addition to the reimbursement paid under subsection (1) or (2) of this section other than cost sharing amounts authorized by the terms of the health benefit plan.

(4) If a carrier or third party administrator does not reimburse claims on a fee-for-service basis, the payment method used must take into account the limits specified in subsections (1) and (2) of this section. Such payment methods include, but are not limited to:

(a) Value-based payments;

(b) Capitation payments; and

(c) Bundled payments.

(5) This section does not apply to reimbursements paid by a carrier or third party administrator to:

(a) A type A or type B hospital as described in ORS 442.470 (Definitions for ORS 442.470 to 442.507) ;

(b) A rural critical access hospital as defined in ORS 315.613 (Credit available to persons providing rural medical care and affiliated with certain rural hospitals) ;

(c) A hospital:

(A) Located in a county with a population of less than 70,000 on August 15, 2017;

(B) Classified as a sole community hospital by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and

(C) With Medicare payments composing at least 40 percent of the hospital’s total annual patient revenue; or

(d) A hospital located outside of this state.

(6) This section does not require a health benefit plan offered by the board to reimburse claims using a fee-for-service payment method. [2011 c.418 §6; 2017 c.746 §29; 2019 c.484 §5]

Source: Section 243.256 — Reimbursement methodology for payment to hospitals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 242.764 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.764
242.764 Entrance and promotion register
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall prepare and keep a register for each grade and classification in the civil service of all persons whose general average standing upon examination for such grade or classification is not less than the minimum fixed by the rules of the commission, and who are otherwise eligible. Such persons shall take rank upon the register, as candidates, in the order of their relative standing as determined by examination and investigation. Candidates of equal standing shall take rank upon the register according to the order in which their applications were filed. No entrance or promotion register shall be kept in effect for longer than 30 months from the effective date thereof.

(2) The current entrance register shall be headed by the names of persons who have been regular employees and who were laid off from their positions for reasons other than fault or delinquency on their part. The current promotion register shall be headed by the names of persons who have been regular promoted employees and who were demoted from their positions for reasons other than fault or delinquency on their part. The order of the names of such persons shall be such that the name of the person who was last laid off or demoted is first on the register.

(3) Only one entrance register and one promotion register shall exist at any time for each grade and classification in the civil service. No promotion register shall be canceled unless it has been exhausted or has been in existence for at least 30 months. The entrance register shall not be canceled unless it has been exhausted or has been in existence for at least 12 months. [1959 c.252 §30]

Source: Section 242.764 — Entrance and promotion register , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors242.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238a.350 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238a / Section 238a.350
238A.350 Individual accounts established
Status: in_force

(1) Upon any contributions being made to the individual account program by or on behalf of a member of the program, the Public Employees Retirement Board shall create the account or accounts described in this section. Each account shall be adjusted at least annually in accordance with rules adopted by the board to reflect any net earnings or losses on those contributions and to pay the reasonable administrative costs of maintaining the program to the extent the earnings on the assets of the program are insufficient to pay those costs. The adjustments described in this subsection shall continue until the account is distributed to the member or forfeited.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board shall establish an employee account, which shall consist of the employee contributions made by or on behalf of the member as adjusted under subsection (1) of this section.

(b) The board shall create a separate employee account for a member who becomes an active member for the purpose of service in the Legislative Assembly under ORS 237.650 (Options for legislators who are members of Public Employees Retirement System) , which shall consist of the employee contributions made by or on behalf of the member that are attributable to the member’s legislative service, as adjusted under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) If the public employer agrees to make employer contributions under ORS 238A.340 (Employer contributions) , the board shall establish an employer account, which shall consist of the employer contributions made on behalf of the member as adjusted under subsection (1) of this section.

(4) If the board accepts rollover contributions on behalf of the member, the board shall establish a rollover account, which shall consist of the rollover contributions made by the member as adjusted under subsection (1) of this section. Contributions and the earnings attributable to the contributions must be accounted for separately.

(5) The board shall provide an annual statement to each active and inactive member of the program that reflects the amount credited to the accounts established under this section. The statement shall reflect whether the member is vested in the employer account under the provisions of ORS 238A.320 (Vesting) . [2003 c.733 §37; 2013 s.s. c.3 §13]

Source: Section 238A.350 — Individual accounts established , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 237.450 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.450
237.450 Starting date for contributions
Status: in_force

Every public agency included in the agreement pursuant to ORS 237.430 (Public agencies to be included in the agreement) and 237.440 (Application by political subdivision for inclusion) shall be liable for the contributions required to be remitted by an employer under the provisions of sections 3101 and 3111 of the federal Internal Revenue Code and amendments thereto, except that no contributions required by ORS 237.460 (Withholding and remitting of employees’ contributions) shall be withheld or remitted prior to July 1, 1951, or prior to the approval of the agreement by the Federal Security Administrator (United States Secretary of Health and Human Services). [Amended by 1953 c.192 §4; 1991 c.67 §54; 1991 c.813 §9]

Source: Section 237.450 — Starting date for contributions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors237.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 242.620 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.620
242.620 Dismissal
Status: in_force

No employee in the classified civil service who has been permanently appointed, shall be dismissed except for cause. A written statement of the cause of dismissal, in general terms, shall be served upon the dismissed employee and a duplicate filed with the board. A dismissal may be made without any hearing but any employee so removed may, within 10 days thereafter, file with the board a written demand for investigation. If the demand alleges, or it otherwise appears to the board, that the discharge or removal was for political or religious reasons, or for reasons of age as described in ORS chapter 659A, or was because of personal favoritism or was not in good faith nor for the purpose of improving the public service, an investigation shall be held by the board or by persons appointed by them and under their direction. [Amended by 1959 c.689 §11; 1977 c.770 §10; 2001 c.621 §75]

Source: Section 242.620 — Dismissal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors242.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.772 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.772
243.772 Effect of collective bargaining laws on local charters and ordinances
Status: in_force

(1) Any provisions of local charters and ordinances adopted pursuant thereto in existence on October 5, 1973, and not in conflict with the rights and duties established in ORS 240.060 (Employment Relations Board) , 240.065 (Appointment) , 240.080 (Chairperson appointed by Governor) , 240.123 (Board personnel) , 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) to 243.809 (Determinations regarding alleged misconduct of law enforcement officer in accordance with uniform standards) and 341.290 (General powers) may remain in full force and effect after the Employment Relations Board has determined that no conflict exists.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) (4) and (7)(a) and subsection (1) of this section, any provisions of a city charter or ordinance that relate to the establishment of a local community oversight board created to oversee disciplinary matters concerning law enforcement officers, as defined in ORS 131.930 (Definitions) , shall remain in full force and effect provided that:

(a) A measure that included the question of whether to establish the local community oversight board was referred to the people of the city at an election held on or after July 1, 2020; and

(b) A majority of voters voting on the measure voted in favor of the establishment of the board. [1973 c.536 §15; 2019 c.429 §17; 2021 c.402 §1]

Source: Section 243.772 — Effect of collective bargaining laws on local charters and ordinances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.618 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.618
238.618 Exclusion of employer or employee from system to maintain tax qualification
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Public Employees Retirement Board may deny or terminate participation by an employer in the Public Employees Retirement System, and may deny or terminate membership in the system for any employee, if the board determines that allowing participation by the employer or membership for the employee would cause the system or the Public Employees Retirement Fund to lose qualification as a qualified governmental retirement plan and trust under the Internal Revenue Code and under regulations adopted pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code. [1999 c.317 §3]

Source: Section 238.618 — Exclusion of employer or employee from system to maintain tax qualification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.296 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.296
243.296 Requirements when board offers long term care insurance plan
Status: in_force

(1) If the Public Employees’ Benefit Board offers a long term care insurance plan under ORS 243.291 (Plan eligibility) , the board shall:

(a) Develop effective and cost-effective ways to make the plan available;

(b) In consultation with the Public Employees Retirement System, develop plan specifications, eligibility rules, underwriting guidelines and consumer educational materials; and

(c) Ensure that eligible employees may continue to participate in the plan after retirement and former eligible employees may enroll in the plan after retirement.

(2) The educational materials that the board develops for eligible employees and retired employees under subsection (1) of this section shall provide information on the potential need for long term care, methods of financing long term care and the availability of long term care insurance plans offered by the board. [1997 c.757 §2; 2019 c.98 §2]

Note: See note under 243.291 (Plan eligibility) .

Source: Section 243.296 — Requirements when board offers long term care insurance plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.720 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.720
238.720 Rollover contributions
Status: in_force

(1) The Public Employees Retirement Board may accept rollover contributions from a retired member solely for the purpose of paying amounts claimed by the board as overpayments or other improperly made payments. The board may accept rollover contributions under this section only if the amounts contributed qualify for pretax rollover treatment under the federal income tax laws governing qualified retirement plans.

(2) If the board accepts a rollover contribution under this section, the contribution shall be paid into the Public Employees Retirement Fund and credited against the amounts claimed by the board as overpayments or other improperly made payments.

(3) The board shall adopt rules and establish procedures for determining whether a retired member will be allowed to make a rollover contribution under this section. Rules and procedures adopted by the board must ensure that the rollover contributions do not adversely affect the status of the Public Employees Retirement System and the Public Employees Retirement Fund as a qualified governmental plan and trust under federal income tax law. [2007 c.628 §2]

Source: Section 238.720 — Rollover contributions; application against payments improperly made to retirees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.421 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.421
243.421 Investment program for fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Investment Council shall establish a program for investment of moneys in the Deferred Compensation Fund. The program shall include policies and procedures for the investment of moneys in the fund. The program and all investments of moneys under the program are subject to the provisions of ORS 293.701 (Definitions for ORS 293.701 to 293.857) to 293.857 (Separate accounts for each local government) .

(2) The council shall provide to the Public Employees Retirement Board a description of the investment options set forth in the council’s policies and procedures for the investment of moneys in the fund, the applicable benchmark for each option and a description of the characteristics of each benchmark.

(3) The provisions of ORS chapter 59 that require registration of securities do not apply to any share, participation or other interest in the state deferred compensation plan or in the Deferred Compensation Fund. The provisions of ORS chapter 59 requiring licensing of certain persons as broker-dealers or as investment advisors do not apply to any of the following persons or entities for the purposes of implementing and administering the deferred compensation investment program established under this section:

(a) The council.

(b) The Public Employees Retirement Board.

(c) The Public Employees Retirement System.

(d) The State Treasurer.

(e) Any officer or employee of the persons or entities described in paragraphs (a) to (d) of this subsection. [1997 c.179 §5; 2011 c.9 §29]

Source: Section 243.421 — Investment program for fund; securities law not applicable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 241.090 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.090
241.090 Offices and clerical help for commission
Status: in_force

The board of county commissioners shall provide the commission with suitable and convenient rooms and accommodations at the county courthouse, and cause the same to be furnished, heated, lighted and supplied with all office supplies and equipment necessary to carry on the business of the commission. The board shall also provide the commission with such clerical assistance as may be necessary.

Source: Section 241.090 — Offices and clerical help for commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 244.100 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 244 / Section 244.100
244.100 Statements of expenses or honoraria provided to public official
Status: in_force

(1) Any organization, unit of government, tribe or corporation that provides a public official with expenses with an aggregate value exceeding $50 for an event described in ORS 244.020 (Definitions) (7)(b)(F) shall notify the public official in writing of the amount of the expense. The organization, unit, tribe or corporation shall provide the notice to the public official within 10 days after the date the expenses are incurred.

(2) Any person that provides a public official or candidate, or a member of the household of the public official or candidate, with an honorarium or other item allowed under ORS 244.042 (Honoraria) with a value exceeding $15 shall notify the public official or candidate in writing of the value of the honorarium or other item. The person shall provide the notice to the public official or candidate within 10 days after the date of the event for which the honorarium or other item was received. [1975 c.543 §11; 1991 c.677 §1; 2007 c.865 §6; 2007 c.877 §21a; 2009 c.68 §8; 2015 c.620 §6]

Source: Section 244.100 — Statements of expenses or honoraria provided to public official , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors244.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 241.230 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.230
241.230 Character of examinations
Status: in_force

(1) All examinations shall be practical in character and shall relate only to those matters which fairly test the relative fitness of persons examined to discharge the duties of the positions for which they are applicants. Examinations shall include, when appropriate, tests of health and physical qualification, and of manual, clerical or professional skill.

(2) No question in any examination shall relate to political or religious preference, affiliation, opinion or services.

Source: Section 241.230 — Character of examinations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).