ORS § 238a.050 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238a / Section 238a.050
238A.050 Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan part of Public Employees Retirement System
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan is part of the Public Employees Retirement System and is administered by the Public Employees Retirement Board.

(2) ORS 238.008 (Computation of salary) , 238.225 (Employer contributions) , 238.229 (Effect of lump sum payment to side account on contributions of pooled employer) , 238.235 (Unfunded liability or surplus after employee transfer or employer merger, consolidation or split) , 238.285 (Verification of retirement data) , 238.410 (Board may contract for insurance for retirees) , 238.445 (Benefits exempt from execution, bankruptcy and certain taxes) , 238.447 (Execution or assignment of benefits to collect restitution or compensatory fine for felony) , 238.450 (Computation of retirement allowance or benefit) , 238.455 (Estimated benefit payments) , 238.458 (Unclaimed benefits) , 238.460 (Waiver of retirement allowance) , 238.465 (Benefits payable to others under certain judgments) , 238.470 (Interest on payments from fund) , 238.600 (System established) , 238.601 (Legislative findings and intent) , 238.605 (Actuarial report on system) , 238.610 (Administrative expenses of system) , 238.615 (Revolving fund for payment of administrative expenses) , 238.618 (Exclusion of employer or employee from system to maintain tax qualification) , 238.630 (Board generally) , 238.635 (Board consideration of system goals and objectives) , 238.640 (Qualifications of board members) , 238.645 (Director and staff) , 238.655 (Procedure for board hearings) , 238.660 (Fund generally) , 238.661 (Moneys in fund appropriated to board) , 238.665 (Contributions and interest not included in board’s budget) , 238.675 (Transfer of unclaimed death benefit or account balance to other account or reserve) , 238.692 (Definitions for ORS 238.692 to 238.698) , 238.694 (Certain public bodies authorized to issue bonds to finance pension liabilities) , 238.695 (Intergovernmental agreements for collective issuance, administration or payment of bonds) , 238.696 (Debt service trust fund) , 238.698 (Funds diversion agreement) , 238.700 (Enforcement of requirements of ORS chapters 238 and 238A) , 238.705 (State departments to remit contributions and furnish reports) , 238.710 (Mandamus against defaulting employer) and 238.715 (Recovery of overpayments) apply to the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan.

(3) The Oregon Investment Council shall invest the assets of the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan as a part of the Public Employees Retirement Fund. Except as provided by subsection (4) of this section, the investment of Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan assets is 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) . The Oregon Investment Council may invest assets of the individual account program and pension program differently than the other assets of the Public Employees Retirement System.

(4) Investment of the assets of the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan is not subject to the limitations imposed by ORS 293.726 (Standard of judgment and care in investments) (6).

(5) The board may contract with a private provider for the administration of the individual account program. The board is not subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 279A or 279B in awarding a contract under the provisions of this subsection. The board shall establish procedures for inviting proposals and awarding contracts under this subsection. [2003 c.733 §§3,3a; 2005 c.808 §§15,16; 2010 c.1 §5; 2013 s.s. c.3 §5]

Source: Section 238A.050 — Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan part of Public Employees Retirement System , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.710 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.710
238.710 Mandamus against defaulting employer
Status: in_force

In addition to the remedies otherwise provided by ORS 238.705 (State departments to remit contributions and furnish reports) , the board may, by petition in usual form, apply to the circuit court for the county in which is located the public employer concerned, or the principal office or place of business of the public employer, for, and if warranted, to have issued, writs of mandamus to compel the public employer to supply to the board a true and complete list and employment records of the employer’s employees and all information concerning the employees that reasonably may be required and sought by the board in the petition. The writs, among other things, shall direct the defendant to make contributions to the retirement fund on account of the defendant’s employees as may appear, from records and information concerning the defendant’s employees, to be required by law. Either or both parties thereby aggrieved may appeal to the Court of Appeals from, or from any part of, the judgment of the circuit court in the proceeding, as in ordinary mandamus proceedings. [Formerly 237.311; 2005 c.22 §181]

Source: Section 238.710 — Mandamus against defaulting employer; appeal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 241.070 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.070
241.070 Qualifications of commissioners
Status: in_force

No person shall be appointed a member of the commission who is not a citizen of the United States, a resident of the county for at least three years immediately preceding the appointment and an elector of the county. None of the commissioners shall hold any other public or official position.

Source: Section 241.070 — Qualifications of commissioners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 240.060 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.060
240.060 Employment Relations Board
Status: in_force

(1) The Civil Service Commission that has functioned under this chapter shall be continued as a board of three members to be known as the Employment Relations Board. Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the state known to be in sympathy with the application of merit principles to public employment and shall be of recognized standing and known interest in public administration and in the development of efficient methods of selecting and administering personnel. In the selection of the members of the Employment Relations Board, the Governor shall give due consideration to the interests of labor, management and the public. Each member of the board shall be trained or experienced in labor-management relations and labor law or the administration of the collective bargaining process. No member of the board shall hold, or be a candidate for, any public office.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a member of the board shall not hold any other office or position of profit, pursue any other business or vocation, or serve on or under any committee of any political party, but shall devote the member’s entire time to the duties of the office of the member.

(3) A member of the board may:

(a) Serve as an arbitrator, fact finder or mediator for parties located outside of the State of Oregon;

(b) Teach academic or professional classes for entities that are not subject to the board’s jurisdiction;

(c) Have a financial interest but an inactive role in a business unrelated to the duties of the board; and

(d) Publish, and receive compensation or royalties for, books or other publications that are unrelated to the member’s duties, provided that activity does not interfere with the performance of the member’s duties.

(4) A member of the board shall be on leave status or act outside of normal work hours when pursuing any activity described in subsection (3)(a) and (b) of this section. [Amended by 1969 c.80 §32; 1973 c.536 §26; 1975 c.147 §10; 1977 c.808 §1; 1999 c.248 §1]

Source: Section 240.060 — Employment Relations Board; qualification of members; outside activities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors240.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 242.736 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.736
242.736 Commission certification of payroll required
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall certify in writing to the payroll officer of the political subdivision:

(a) The name of each person appointed or employed in the civil service, stating in each case the title or character of the position held by such person, the salary or compensation assigned, and the date of the beginning of the person’s service.

(b) Every change occurring in any position held by any person in the civil service.

(2) The certifications shall be made by the civil service commission annually.

(3) The commission shall notify any officer or employee of the political subdivision authorizing, drawing, signing, countersigning, issuing or honoring any warrant or order for the payment of salary or compensation to an employee subject to civil service of the names of any persons employed in violation of 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) or the regulations established under 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) . [1959 c.252 §22]

Source: Section 242.736 — Commission certification of payroll required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors242.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 241.016 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.016
241.016 Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 241.016 (Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990) to 241.990 (Penalties) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Appointing power” includes every person or group of persons who, acting singly or as a board or commission, are vested by law with authority to select, appoint or employ any person to hold any position subject to civil service.

(2) “Appointment” includes all means of selecting or employing any person to hold any position subject to civil service.

(3) “Commission” means a civil service commission created under ORS 241.016 (Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990) to 241.990 (Penalties) .

(4) “Commissioner” means a member of the civil service commission created under ORS 241.016 (Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990) to 241.990 (Penalties) .

(5) “Position” includes any office, place or employment. [Formerly 241.060]

Source: Section 241.016 — Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238a.475 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238a / Section 238a.475
238A.475 Application of legislative changes to legislators
Status: in_force

Any law enacted after January 1, 2004, that has the effect of increasing the total liability for benefits under this chapter that is in excess of one-tenth of one percent does not apply to service by members of the Legislative Assembly that entitles those members to benefits under the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan. [2003 c.733 §44c]

Source: Section 238A.475 — Application of legislative changes to legislators , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.645 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.645
238.645 Director and staff
Status: in_force

The system shall be administered, subject to the limitations of this chapter, ORS chapter 238A and the budget prescribed by the board, by the director provided for by ORS 238.630 (Board generally) and by a staff which the board authorizes and which the director appoints. The director shall hold that position during the discretion of the board and the members of the staff shall hold their respective positions during the discretion of the director. No member of the staff may be removed from it, however, in a manner contrary to the laws of the state regarding civil service. The director shall furnish such bond as is required by the board. [Formerly 237.259; 2003 c.733 §58]

Source: Section 238.645 — Director and staff , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 242.630 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.630
242.630 Investigation
Status: in_force

(1) The investigation pursuant to ORS 242.620 (Dismissal) shall be confined to determining whether the dismissal was or was not for political or religious reasons, or because of reasons of age as described in ORS chapter 659A, or was not made in good faith for the purpose of improving public service.

(2) If the board finds that the employee is entitled to reinstatement, it shall report its findings in writing to the school board, whereupon the employee shall be reinstated.

(3) If the board finds that the employee was properly discharged, the employee shall have a right of appeal from the board’s decision to the circuit court for the county in which the district lies. Appeals shall be perfected by service of notice of appeal upon the secretaries of the civil service board and school board, together with a copy of the decision of the civil service board certified to be a correct copy by the secretary thereof, whereupon the same shall be filed with the clerk of the court. [Amended by 1959 c.689 §12; 1977 c.400 §3; 1977 c.770 §11; 1993 c.778 §26; 2001 c.621 §76]

Source: Section 242.630 — Investigation; findings; appeal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors242.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 241.145 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.145
241.145 Witness fees
Status: in_force

Any person served with a subpoena requiring attendance before the commission, or any commissioner, shall be entitled to the fees and mileage as are allowed by law to witnesses in ORS 44.415 (Fees and mileage of witnesses) (2), except that no person shall be entitled to any fees or mileage for such attendance who is employed in the public service of the county in which the person is called as such witness. The fees and mileage allowed by this section need not be prepaid, but the county clerk shall draw a warrant for the payment thereof when it is certified by the commission. [Amended by 1989 c.980 §10c]

Source: Section 241.145 — Witness fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.470 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.470
243.470 Administration of deferred compensation program
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS chapter 183, the Public Employees Retirement Board may adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of 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) and determine the terms and conditions of eligible state employee participation and coverage. Rules adopted by the board under this subsection shall establish the terms and conditions of deferred compensation contracts for eligible state employees.

(2) The Public Employees Retirement System shall adopt forms and maintain accounts and records necessary and appropriate to the efficient administration of 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) or which may be required by agencies of the State of Oregon or the United States.

(3) The board shall adopt rules and take all actions necessary to maintain compliance of the state deferred compensation plan with requirements for governmental deferred compensation plans imposed by the Internal Revenue Code and by regulations adopted pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code.

(4) The Public Employees Retirement System may contract with a private corporation or institution able and qualified to provide consolidated billing services, state plan participant enrollment services, educational services, state plan participant accounts, data processing, record keeping and other related services that are necessary or appropriate to the administration of 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) . [1977 c.721 §8; 1983 c.789 §5; 1991 c.618 §7; 1997 c.179 §13]

Source: Section 243.470 — Administration of deferred compensation program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 242.766 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.766
242.766 Appointment or rejection of certified candidates by appointing power
Status: in_force

(1) The appointing power shall appoint one of the certified candidates to the vacant position, on probation for a period of 12 months. If the appointing power considers the certified candidates unqualified for the vacant position it may reject the names of the certified candidates for appointment by submitting a written statement of the reasons for the rejection to the commission. The commission shall investigate and decide on the validity of the reasons submitted. Religious, racial and political reasons shall not be considered as valid reasons for rejection.

(2) If the rejection of the appointing power is approved by the commission, the commission shall immediately certify to the appointing power the name and address of the next eligible candidate standing highest upon the register for the classification and grade to which the position belongs, and return the name of the rejected candidate to the same position on the eligible register from which the candidate was certified. The appointing power and the commission shall proceed in this manner for all rejected candidates until a qualified candidate is found for the vacant position.

(3) If the rejection of the appointing power is not approved by the commission, the commission shall immediately notify the appointing power, in writing, that the reasons for rejection of the certified candidate or candidates are not sufficient for rejection, and upon receipt of this notice from the commission, the appointing power shall immediately appoint the certified candidate in question to the position for which the candidate was originally certified.

(4) If the person on probation is a new appointee, the appointing power may discharge that person without regard to ORS 242.798 (Dismissal, demotion, suspension or deprivation of special privileges only for cause) to 242.804 (Appeal from finding of commission) and in a like manner appoint another certified candidate and so continue until a qualified candidate has been found.

(5) If the person on probation has been promoted, the appointing power may demote such person only for cause specified in ORS 242.796 (Grounds for dismissal, demotion, suspension or deprivation of special privileges) , and in the manner provided in ORS 242.798 (Dismissal, demotion, suspension or deprivation of special privileges only for cause) to 242.804 (Appeal from finding of commission) . If the reasons for such demotion are deemed insufficient by the commission, the demoted candidate shall, notwithstanding such demotion, be restored to the promoted position upon such conditions or terms as may be imposed by the commission.

(6) If a person who has taken a promotional examination and been appointed to a position in a higher classification or grade on probation, fails to qualify for the position in the higher classification or grade within the probationary period, the person shall not lose seniority in the lower classification or grade from which such promotion was made, but shall return to employment and be reinstated in the position held in such lower classification or grade. [1959 c.252 §32]

Source: Section 242.766 — Appointment or rejection of certified candidates by appointing power; probation; discharge; demotion , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors242.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 240.990 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.990
240.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 153.022 (Authority of agency to specify rule violation as particular level of violation) , any person who willfully violates any provision of this chapter or of the rules thereunder commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) Any person who fails to appear in response to a subpoena or to answer any question or produce any books or papers pertinent to any investigation or hearing authorized by this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) A state officer or employee who fails to comply with any provision of this chapter or of any rule, regulation or order thereunder is subject to all penalties and remedies provided by law for failure of a public officer or employee to do an act required of a public officer or employee by law.

(4) Any person who is convicted of a Class A misdemeanor under this chapter shall, for a period of five years, be ineligible for appointment to or employment in a position in the state service, and if the person is an officer or employee of the state, shall be deemed guilty of malfeasance in office and shall be subject to forfeit of the office or position. [Amended by 1999 c.1051 §301; 2011 c.597 §172]

Source: Section 240.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors240.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.698 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.698
243.698 Expedited bargaining process
Status: in_force

(1) When the employer is obligated to bargain over employment relations during the term of a collective bargaining agreement and the exclusive representative demands to bargain, the bargaining may not, without the consent of both parties and provided the parties have negotiated in good faith, continue past 90 calendar days after the date the notification specified in subsection (2) of this section is received.

(2) The employer shall notify the exclusive representative in writing of anticipated changes that impose a duty to bargain.

(3) Within 14 calendar days after the employer’s notification of anticipated changes specified in subsection (2) of this section is sent, the exclusive representative may file a demand to bargain. If a demand to bargain is not filed within 14 days of the notice, the exclusive representative waives its right to bargain over the change or the impact of the change identified in the notice.

(4) The expedited bargaining process shall cease 90 calendar days after the written notice described in subsection (2) of this section is sent, and the employer may implement the proposed changes without further obligations to bargain. At any time during the 90-day period, the parties jointly may agree to mediation, but that mediation shall not continue past the 90-day period from the date the notification specified in subsection (2) of this section is sent. Neither party may seek binding arbitration during the 90-day period. [1995 c.286 §13]

Source: Section 243.698 — Expedited bargaining process; notice; implementation of proposed changes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238a.100 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238a / Section 238a.100
238A.100 Establishing membership under pension program
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section, an eligible employee who is employed in a qualifying position on or after August 29, 2003, by a public employer that is participating in the pension program and who will not receive benefits under ORS chapter 238 for service with the participating public employer pursuant to the provisions of ORS 238A.025 (Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan established) becomes a member of the pension program on the first day of the month after the employee completes six full calendar months of employment. The six-month requirement may not be interrupted by more than 30 consecutive working days.

(b) Employer contributions for new members of the pension program shall first be made under ORS 238A.220 (Employer contributions) for those wages that are attributable to services performed by the employee during the first full pay period following the six-month period, without regard to when those wages are considered earned for other purposes under this chapter.

(2) A person who is elected or appointed to an office with a fixed term other than as a member of the Legislative Assembly, or who is appointed by the Governor to an office as head of a department, may elect not to become a member of the pension program by giving the Public Employees Retirement Board written notice not later than 30 days after taking office. An election under this subsection also operates as an election not to become a member of the individual account program. An election under this subsection is irrevocable during the term of office for which the election is made. [2003 c.733 §5; 2015 c.326 §1]

Source: Section 238A.100 — Establishing membership under pension program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 237.510 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.510
237.510 Collection of delinquent contributions
Status: in_force

(1) Upon failure of any public agency to remit contributions to the retirement board as provided by ORS 237.460 (Withholding and remitting of employees’ contributions) or pay its pro rata share as provided by ORS 237.500 (Administrative expenses) and determined by the board, the board may recover by action in a court of competent jurisdiction the amount due and unpaid.

(2) Any public agency delinquent in submitting remittances to the retirement board as provided in ORS 237.460 (Withholding and remitting of employees’ contributions) shall be charged interest on the total amount of remittance due from it at the rate of one percent per month or fraction thereof during which the agency is delinquent. Interest so paid shall be deposited in the Social Security Revolving Account and shall be used by the board in paying the expenses of administration and any penalties which the board may incur.

(3) In order to obtain prompt remittance of contributions and payment of obligations due under ORS 237.410 (Definitions for ORS 237.420 to 237.510) to 237.510 (Collection of delinquent contributions) , the board, in the event of delinquency of any public agency entitled by law to share in the apportionment of any state revenues or funds, shall certify the amount of such delinquency to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, which shall pay the claim out of any revenues or funds in the State Treasury apportioned to the delinquent public agency.

(4) In addition to the remedies otherwise provided under this section, the board may, by petition in usual form, apply to the circuit court for the county in which is located the public agency concerned, or the principal office or place of business of such public agency, for, and if warranted, to have issued, writs of mandamus to compel such public agency to supply to the board a true and complete list and employment records of such agency’s employees and all information concerning such employees that reasonably may be required and sought by the board in such petition. Such writs, among other things, shall direct the defendant therein to make such remittances as may appear, from records and information concerning such defendant’s employees, to be required by law. Either or both parties thereby aggrieved may appeal to the Court of Appeals from, or from any part of, the judgment of the circuit court given and made in such proceeding, as in ordinary mandamus proceedings. If the court allows the issuance of a peremptory writ, the court shall award reasonable attorney fees, costs and disbursements to the board. [Amended by 1953 c.192 §5(3); 1975 c.614 §7; 1981 c.541 §2; 1991 c.813 §11]

PAYMENT OF PUBLIC PENSION TO ALTERNATE PAYEE AFTER MARITAL DISSOLUTION, ANNULMENT OR SEPARATION

Source: Section 237.510 — Collection of delinquent contributions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors237.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 237.500 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.500
237.500 Administrative expenses
Status: in_force

All expenses of the Public Employees Retirement Board in excess of those paid under ORS 237.490 (Deposit investment and payment of funds) (2) incurred in administering the provisions of ORS 237.410 (Definitions for ORS 237.420 to 237.510) to 237.510 (Collection of delinquent contributions) , including such proportion of the salary of the director, counsel, professional consultants and employees of the retirement board, as the time required of them for the administration of ORS 237.410 (Definitions for ORS 237.420 to 237.510) to 237.510 (Collection of delinquent contributions) shall bear to the time required for the administration of both ORS 237.410 (Definitions for ORS 237.420 to 237.510) to 237.510 (Collection of delinquent contributions) and the public employees retirement law, shall be paid in the manner provided by law, out of the Social Security Revolving Account. For such purpose, the board may make monthly withdrawals from said account in lump sums. The board may, under such rules as it promulgates, collect from each public agency its respective pro rata share of the expenses incurred in administering ORS 237.410 (Definitions for ORS 237.420 to 237.510) to 237.510 (Collection of delinquent contributions) . Each public agency included in the agreement pursuant to ORS 237.430 (Public agencies to be included in the agreement) is required to pay its pro rata share of the expenses incurred by the board in administering ORS 237.410 (Definitions for ORS 237.420 to 237.510) to 237.510 (Collection of delinquent contributions) . In order to facilitate financing the administration of the system the board may designate fiscal periods and may provide that extraordinary expenses incurred during one such period, such as expenses for equipment, may, for purposes of equitably distributing part of the burden of the expenses, be apportioned to subsequent fiscal periods in such manner as to the board seems equitable. [Amended by 1953 c.192 §5(2); 1967 c.399 §3; 1973 c.704 §15]

Source: Section 237.500 — Administrative expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors237.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.700 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.700
238.700 Enforcement of requirements of ORS chapters 238 and 238A
Status: in_force

All provisions of ORS 238.655 (Procedure for board hearings) , 238.705 (State departments to remit contributions and furnish reports) , 238.710 (Mandamus against defaulting employer) and 238.715 (Recovery of overpayments) hereby are made applicable for enforcement of the requirements of this chapter and ORS chapter 238A. [Formerly 237.300; 1997 c.249 §71; 2003 c.733 §64]

Source: Section 238.700 — Enforcement of requirements of ORS chapters 238 and 238A , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.376 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.376
238.376 Nonresidency after benefits commenced
Status: in_force

(1) If a person is receiving payments under this chapter, and after the payments commence the payments cease to be subject to Oregon personal income tax under ORS 316.127 (Income of nonresident from Oregon sources) (9), the person shall promptly notify the Public Employees Retirement Board by written statement that the payments are no longer subject to Oregon personal income tax under ORS 316.127 (Income of nonresident from Oregon sources) (9). The board shall reduce any benefits payable to the person by the amount by which the benefits were increased under chapter 796, Oregon Laws 1991, or chapter 569, Oregon Laws 1995. The reduction in benefits becomes effective:

(a) If the board receives notice under this subsection 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 this subsection after April 15 of any calendar year, on the first day of the calendar year following receipt of notice by the board.

(2) If a person is receiving payments under this chapter that have been reduced because the payments are not subject to Oregon personal income tax under ORS 316.127 (Income of nonresident from Oregon sources) (9), 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 once again 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 been reduced because the payments are not subject to Oregon personal income tax under ORS 316.127 (Income of nonresident from Oregon sources) (9), and the board receives notice under subsection (2) of this section that payments to the person under this chapter are once again 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 once again subject to Oregon personal income tax under ORS 316.127 (Income of nonresident from Oregon sources) (9), the board shall resume 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 §4; 2013 c.53 §13; 2021 c.461 §4]

Source: Section 238.376 — Nonresidency after benefits commenced; required statement; subsequent residency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.722 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.722
243.722 Fact-finding procedure
Status: in_force

(1) In carrying out the fact-finding procedures authorized in ORS 243.712 (Mediation upon failure to agree after 150-day period) (2)(c), the public employer and the exclusive representative may select their own fact finder.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Where the parties have not selected their own fact finder within five days after written acknowledgment by the Employment Relations Board that fact-finding has been jointly initiated, the board shall submit to the parties a list of seven qualified, disinterested, unbiased persons. A list of Oregon fact-finding interest arbitrations for which each person has issued an award shall be included. Each party shall alternately strike three names from the list. The order of striking shall be determined by lot. The remaining individual shall be designated the “fact finder.”

(b) When both parties desire a panel of three fact finders instead of one as provided in this subsection, the board shall submit to the parties a list of seven qualified, unbiased, disinterested persons. Each party shall alternately strike two names from the list. The order of striking shall be determined by lot. The remaining three persons shall be designated “fact finders.”

(c) When the parties have not designated the fact finder and notified the board of their choice within five days after receipt of the list, the board shall appoint the fact finder from the list. However, if one of the parties strikes the names as prescribed in this subsection and the other party fails to do so, the board shall appoint the fact finder only from the names remaining on the list.

(d) The concerns regarding the bias and qualifications of the person designated by lot or by appointment may be challenged by a petition filed directly with the board. A hearing shall be held by the board within 10 days of filing the petition and the board shall issue a final and binding decision regarding the person’s neutrality within 10 days of the hearing.

(3) The fact finder shall establish dates and places of hearings. Upon the request of either party or the fact finder, the board shall issue subpoenas. The fact finder may administer oaths and shall afford all parties full opportunity to examine and cross-examine all witnesses and to present any evidence pertinent to the dispute. Not more than 30 days from the date of conclusion of the hearings, the fact finder shall make written findings of fact and recommendations for resolution of the dispute and shall serve such findings and recommendations upon the parties and upon the board. Service may be personal or by registered or certified mail. Not more than five working days after the findings and recommendations have been sent, the parties shall notify the board and each other whether or not they accept the recommendations of the fact finder. If the parties do not accept them, the board, five days after receiving notice that one or both of the parties do not accept the findings, shall publicize the fact finder’s findings of facts and recommendations.

(4) The parties may voluntarily agree at any time during or after fact-finding to submit any or all of the issues in dispute to final and binding arbitration, and if such agreement is reached prior to the publication of the fact finder’s findings of facts and recommendations, the board shall not publicize such findings and recommendations.

(5) The cost of fact-finding shall be borne equally by the parties involved in the dispute.

(6) Fact finders shall base their findings and opinions on the matters prescribed in this subsection in accordance with the criteria set out in ORS 243.746 (Selection of arbitrator) (4)(a) to (h). [1973 c.536 §14; 1995 c.286 §7]

Source: Section 243.722 — Fact-finding procedure; costs; basis for findings and opinions; effect of subsequent arbitration decision , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.362 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.362
238.362 Increased benefits payable in compensation for certain damages attributable to taxation of benefits
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of sections 3 to 10, chapter 569, Oregon Laws 1995, the increased benefits payable under ORS 238.364 (Calculation of increased benefit payable under ORS 238.362) and 238.368 (Retirement allowance increases for members who retired before January 1, 1991) (2), including all increased benefits payable to judge members by reason of the application of ORS 238.364 (Calculation of increased benefit payable under ORS 238.362) and 238.368 (Retirement allowance increases for members who retired before January 1, 1991) (2) to judge members, and under section 10, chapter 569, Oregon Laws 1995:

(a) Shall not be paid in any tax year in which retirement benefits that are payable under the Public Employees Retirement System and that are attributable to service rendered by the member before September 29, 1991, are wholly exempt from Oregon personal income taxation under Oregon law.

(b) Shall be reduced proportionately for any tax year in which retirement benefits that are payable under the Public Employees Retirement System and that are attributable to service rendered by the member before September 29, 1991, are partially exempt from Oregon personal income taxation under Oregon law.

(2) An overpayment of benefits that results from the operation of subsection (1) of this section is not recoverable from the recipient of the benefits, but the Public Employees Retirement Board shall ensure that no additional overpayments are made.

(3) No member of the system or beneficiary of a member of the system shall acquire a right, contractual or otherwise, to the increased benefits provided by sections 3 to 10, chapter 569, Oregon Laws 1995.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a class action may not be commenced on or after July 14, 1995, based on a claim for damages arising out of the subjecting of benefits paid under this chapter to Oregon personal income taxation by act of the Legislative Assembly.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any court in which there is pending on May 30, 1997, a class action that was commenced before July 14, 1995, based on a claim for damages arising out of the subjecting of benefits paid under this chapter to Oregon personal income taxation, may at any time after May 30, 1997, reopen that class action if by act of the Legislative Assembly there is a decrease in the benefit payable under ORS 238.364 (Calculation of increased benefit payable under ORS 238.362) or 238.368 (Retirement allowance increases for members who retired before January 1, 1991) (2), or in the benefits payable to judge members by reason of the application of ORS 238.364 (Calculation of increased benefit payable under ORS 238.362) or 238.368 (Retirement allowance increases for members who retired before January 1, 1991) (2) to judge members, or in the benefits payable to any member, judge member or beneficiary under section 10, chapter 569, Oregon Laws 1995, without an equivalent decrease in the personal income tax imposed under Oregon law on benefits paid under the system that are attributable to service rendered before September 29, 1991. Upon reopening the class action, the court may change the membership of the classes and may grant such further relief as may be warranted, including the entry of a judgment for damages or a judgment for supplemental relief under ORS 28.080 (Supplemental relief) . [Formerly 238.375]

Source: Section 238.362 — Increased benefits payable in compensation for certain damages attributable to taxation of benefits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 241.530 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.530
241.530 Limitations on recommendations of applicants
Status: in_force

(1) No recommendation, other than those allowed by the rules of the commission, in favor of any person who applies for any position under civil service, or for examination or registration under ORS 241.016 (Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990) to 241.990 (Penalties) , except as to residence, character, and, in case of former employees, as to ability, when a recommendation as to character or ability is specifically required by the rules, shall be given to or considered by any person concerned in making any examination, registration, appointment or promotion under ORS 241.016 (Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990) to 241.990 (Penalties) .

(2) No recommendation under ORS 241.016 (Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990) to 241.990 (Penalties) shall relate to the religious or political opinions, affiliations or services of any person. No appointment, change in or removal from, any position under ORS 241.016 (Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990) to 241.990 (Penalties) shall be affected or influenced in any way by such opinions, affiliations or services.

Source: Section 241.530 — Limitations on recommendations of applicants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 240.123 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.123
240.123 Board personnel
Status: in_force

(1) The Employment Relations Board shall employ such personnel as it considers necessary for the efficient administration of its vested duties, and fix the compensation of its employees in accordance with the compensation plan for state employees.

(2) The board shall designate a member of the Oregon State Bar as counsel to assist it in the performance of its functions and duties. Notwithstanding ORS chapter 180 and independently of the Attorney General, the designated counsel may represent the board in any litigation or other matter pending in a court of law to which the board is a party or in which it is otherwise interested. The designated counsel may not appear before the board in any other capacity. [1969 c.80 §35e; 1973 c.536 §30; 1977 c.808 §5; 1979 c.468 §8; 2017 c.496 §1]

Source: Section 240.123 — Board personnel; counsel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors240.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238a.125 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238a / Section 238a.125
238A.125 Amount of pension
Status: in_force

(1) Upon retiring at normal retirement age, a vested pension program member shall be paid an annual pension for the life of the member as follows:

(a) For service as a police officer or firefighter, 1.8 percent of final average salary multiplied by the number of years of retirement credit attributable to service as a police officer or firefighter.

(b) For service as other than a police officer or firefighter, 1.5 percent of final average salary multiplied by the number of years of retirement credit attributable to service as other than a police officer or firefighter.

(2) Notwithstanding any provision of ORS 238A.100 (Establishing membership under pension program) to 238A.250 (Option of legislators to receive certain benefits) , the annual benefit payable to a member under the pension program and under any other tax-qualified defined benefit plan maintained by the participating public employer may not exceed the applicable limitations set forth in 26 U.S.C. 415(b), as in effect on December 31, 2022. The Public Employees Retirement Board shall adopt rules for the administration of this limitation, including adjustments in the annual dollar limitation to reflect cost-of-living adjustments authorized by the Internal Revenue Service.

(3) The board shall make no actuarial adjustment in a member’s pension calculated under this section by reason of the member’s retirement after normal retirement age. [2003 c.733 §9; 2009 c.5 §2; 2009 c.909 §2; 2010 c.82 §2; 2011 c.7 §2; 2012 c.31 §2; 2013 c.377 §2; 2014 c.52 §2; 2015 c.442 §2; 2016 c.33 §3; 2017 c.527 §3; 2018 c.101 §3; 2019 c.319 §3; 2021 c.456 §4; 2022 c.83 §4; 2023 c.171 §4]

Source: Section 238A.125 — Amount of pension; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 240.115 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.115
240.115 Action to secure compliance with chapter
Status: in_force

The Employment Relations Board may maintain such action or proceeding at law or in equity as it considers necessary or appropriate to secure compliance with this chapter and its rules and orders thereunder.

Source: Section 240.115 — Action to secure compliance with chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors240.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.610 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.610
238.610 Administrative expenses of system
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The administrative expenses of the Public Employees Retirement System shall be paid from interest earned by the Public Employees Retirement Fund; provided, that if such interest be insufficient the expense in excess thereof shall be paid from the contributions which this chapter and ORS 238A.220 (Employer contributions) and 238A.240 (Funding of disability benefit) require participating employers to pay into the Public Employees Retirement Fund. The Public Employees Retirement Board by rule may establish procedures for recovering administrative costs from members for services provided in estimating retirement benefit amounts and processing payments if the board determines that the services requested by an individual member result in extraordinary costs to the system.

(b) The board may adopt rules establishing procedures for recovering administrative costs from participating public employers for providing to those employers information or services needed to report in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Administrative costs recovered under this paragraph may be recovered only from interest earned on employer contributions made under ORS 238.225 (Employer contributions) or 238A.220 (Employer contributions) .

(2) In order to facilitate financing the establishment and administration of the system the board may designate fiscal periods and may provide that extraordinary expenses incurred during one such period, such as expenses for equipment and actuarial studies, may, for purposes of equitably distributing part of the burden of the expenses, be apportioned to subsequent fiscal periods in such manner as to the board seems equitable.

(3) For each fiscal period designated by the board there shall be deducted from the interest earned by the fund, the administrative expenses of the system for that period; provided, that if such interest be insufficient for such purpose, the excess expense shall be paid by deducting from the account of each employer participating in the system that fraction of the administrative expense of the system for that period which the employer’s total contribution to the fund for the period is of the sum of all the employers’ contributions to the fund for the period.

(4) Amounts payable as refunds and retirement allowances shall not for any purpose be deemed expenses of the board and shall not be included in its biennial departmental budget. [Formerly 237.291; 2003 c.105 §5; 2003 c.733 §56; 2014 c.105 §1]

Source: Section 238.610 — Administrative expenses of system; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 240.005 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.005
240.005 Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as the State Personnel Relations Law. [Amended by 1979 c.468 §2]

Source: Section 240.005 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors240.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.340 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.340
238.340 Return to work
Status: in_force

When a member retired because of disability is determined by the Public Employees Retirement Board to be not incapacitated to the extent that the member is disabled from the performance of any work for which the member is qualified, the disability retirement shall be canceled forthwith, the member shall be eligible for reemployment and the member account of the member shall be credited with the amount that stood to the credit in the member account of the member in the fund at the time of retirement for disability. Any such person who for any reason is not reinstated in the service of an employer participating in the system shall receive separation benefits or service retirement benefits as provided in this chapter. [Formerly 237.195; 1997 c.53 §1; 2001 c.945 §53]

Source: Section 238.340 — Return to work , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 241.450 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.450
241.450 Orders of commission on review of investigation
Status: in_force

After an investigation, the commission may affirm the dismissal or if it finds that the dismissal was made for political or religious reasons, or because of reasons of age as described in ORS chapter 659A, or was not made in good faith for cause, shall order the immediate reinstatement and reemployment of the employee in the position from which the employee was dismissed. Reinstatement shall be retroactive and entitle the dismissed employee to pay or compensation from the time of dismissal. The commission, upon investigation, in lieu of affirming the dismissal, may modify the order of dismissal, by directing a suspension without pay for a given period, and a subsequent restoration to duty, or a demotion in classification, grade or pay. The findings of the commission shall be certified in writing to the appointing power and forthwith enforced by the appointing power. [Amended by 1959 c.689 §9; 1977 c.400 §2; 1977 c.770 §8; 1993 c.778 §25; 2001 c.621 §73]

Source: Section 241.450 — Orders of commission on review of investigation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.884 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.884
243.884 Oregon Educators Revolving Fund
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the Oregon Educators Revolving Fund, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Moneys in the Oregon Educators Revolving Fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Educators Benefit Board to cover the board’s expenses incurred in connection with the administration of ORS 243.860 (Definitions for ORS 243.860 to 243.886) to 243.886 (Limitations on district participation in benefit plans) . Moneys in the Oregon Educators Revolving Fund may be retained for limited periods of time as established by the board by rule. Among other purposes, the board may retain the funds to pay premiums, control expenditures, stabilize premiums and self-insure. The board may establish subaccounts within the Oregon Educators Revolving Fund.

(2) The following moneys shall be paid into the Oregon Educators Revolving Fund:

(a) All unused employer contributions for benefit plans;

(b) All refunds, dividends, unused premiums and other payments attributable to an employee contribution or employer contribution made from a carrier that has provided benefit plans administered by the board; and

(c) All interest earned on the moneys in the fund. [2007 c.7 §13]

Note: See note under 243.860 (Definitions for ORS 243.860 to 243.886) .

Source: Section 243.884 — Oregon Educators Revolving Fund; continuous appropriation to board; purposes; rules; moneys paid into fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 240.071 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.071
240.071 Compensation and expenses of members
Status: in_force

A member shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of ORS 240.240 (Application of chapter to unclassified or management service) . However, the Personnel Division shall adopt a salary plan that requires the chairperson of the Employment Relations Board to receive a higher salary than the other members. In addition, subject to any other applicable law regulating travel and other expenses of state officers, a member shall receive the actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. [1967 c.73 §4 (enacted in lieu of 240.070); 1969 c.80 §34a; 1969 c.314 §16; 1975 c.518 §1; 1977 c.808 §3]

Source: Section 240.071 — Compensation and expenses of members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors240.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238a.240 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238a / Section 238a.240
238A.240 Funding of disability benefit
Status: in_force

(1) A participating public employer shall contribute to the pension program, at intervals designated by the Public Employees Retirement Board, all amounts determined by the board to be actuarially necessary to adequately fund the disability benefits to be provided under ORS 238A.235 (Disability benefit) and the reasonable costs of administering the provision of those benefits. The board shall periodically determine the liabilities attributable to the disability benefits and shall set the amount of contributions to be made by participating public employers, and by other public employers who are required to make contributions on behalf of members, to ensure that those liabilities will be funded no more than 40 years after the date on which the determination is made. All participating public employers shall be considered to be a single employer for the purposes of the contributions required under this section.

(2) For the purpose of the actuarial computation required under subsection (1) of this section, the board shall separately establish the liability of participating public employers for police officers and firefighters, and shall require that public employers that employ police officers and firefighters make contributions for those employees based on the liability established under this section. [2003 c.733 §25b]

Source: Section 238A.240 — Funding of disability benefit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.876 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.876
243.876 Payroll deductions
Status: in_force

(1) Upon receipt of a request in writing from an eligible employee, the payroll disbursing officer may deduct from the salary or wages of the employee an amount of money indicated in the request for payment of the amount set forth in benefit plans selected by the employee for the employee and family members.

(2) Amounts deducted under subsection (1) of this section shall be paid over promptly:

(a) To the Oregon Educators Benefit Board, the carriers or the persons responsible for payment of premiums to carriers in accordance with the terms of contracts for benefit plans; or

(b) With respect to self-insurance benefits, in accordance with rules and procedures adopted by the board.

(3) The payroll disbursing officer shall submit reports to the board regarding claims experience and benefit plan coverage for eligible employees as the board considers desirable. [2007 c.7 §9]

Note: See note under 243.860 (Definitions for ORS 243.860 to 243.886) .

Source: Section 243.876 — Payroll deductions; reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 240.013 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.013
240.013 Job-sharing positions
Status: in_force

Insofar as reasonably possible, individuals who hold job-sharing positions shall be entitled to benefits and privileges and suffer detriments under this chapter in proportion to their seniority as adjusted in the proportion that their monthly time employed bears to the monthly time employed by individuals holding full-time positions. [1979 c.302 §7]

Source: Section 240.013 — Job-sharing positions; adjustment of benefits and detriments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors240.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 244.217 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 244 / Section 244.217
244.217 Statement of contributions received and expenditures made
Status: in_force

(1) The trustee of a legal expense trust fund shall, according to the schedule described in subsection (3) of this section, file with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission a statement for the applicable reporting period showing contributions received by the trustee and expenditures made from the trust fund account established under ORS 244.215 (Fund account) .

(2) Each statement shall list:

(a) The name and address of each person who contributed an aggregate amount of more than $75, and the total amount contributed by that person;

(b) The total amount of contributions not listed under paragraph (a) of this subsection as a single item, but shall specify how those contributions were obtained;

(c) The amount and purpose of each expenditure and the name and address of each payee; and

(d) The name and address of any person contributing pro bono legal assistance and the fair market value of the assistance provided by the person.

(3) Statements required to be filed with the commission under this section shall be filed according to the schedule described in ORS 244.218 (Quarterly filing of statements) .

(4) If no contributions are received and no expenditures made during the reporting period, the trustee shall file a statement indicating that no contributions were deposited and no expenditures were made.

(5) The trustee may amend a statement filed under this section without penalty if the amendment is filed with the commission not later than 30 days after the deadline for filing the statement. [2007 c.877 §35]

Source: Section 244.217 — Statement of contributions received and expenditures made , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors244.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.315 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.315
243.315 Director of Affirmative Action
Status: in_force

(1) There is hereby created in the Oregon Department of Administrative Services the position of Director of Affirmative Action. The primary duty of the occupant of this position shall be to direct and monitor affirmative action programs in all state agencies to implement the public policy stated in ORS 243.305 (Policy of affirmative action and fair and equal employment opportunities and advancement) .

(2) The legislative and judicial branches shall each select a person to monitor the effectiveness of the branches’ affirmative action programs. [1975 c.529 §2; 1981 c.436 §2; 2023 c.102 §1]

Source: Section 243.315 — Director of Affirmative Action; duties; legislative and judicial branches to monitor own programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 241.215 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.215
241.215 Classification and compensation
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall classify, with reference to the examinations provided for in ORS 241.016 (Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990) to 241.990 (Penalties) , all positions in the public service of the county to which ORS 241.016 (Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990) to 241.990 (Penalties) apply. The classifications shall be based upon the respective functions of the positions and the compensation attached thereto, and shall be arranged so as to permit the grading of positions of like character in groups and subdivisions, to the end that like compensation shall be paid for like duties.

(2) The commission shall establish maximum and minimum salary limits for each grade in its classification, and shall provide by rule for advancement or promotion from grade to grade on the basis of efficiency and length of service.

(3) 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 any 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.

(4) The positions so classified and graded shall constitute the classified civil service of the county.

Source: Section 241.215 — Classification and compensation; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238a.150 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238a / Section 238a.150
238A.150 Retirement credit for service in uniformed services
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of ORS 238A.100 (Establishing membership under pension program) to 238A.250 (Option of legislators to receive certain benefits) , an eligible employee who leaves a qualifying position for the purpose of performing service in the uniformed services, and who subsequently returns to employment with a participating public employer with reemployment rights under federal law, is entitled to accrue retirement credit, credit toward the probationary period required by ORS 238A.100 (Establishing membership under pension program) and credit toward the vesting requirements of ORS 238A.115 (Vesting) under rules adopted by the Public Employees Retirement Board pursuant to subsection (2) of this section.

(2) The board shall adopt rules establishing benefits and service credit for any period of service in the uniformed services by an employee described in subsection (1) of this section. For the purpose of adopting rules under this subsection, the board shall consider and take into account all federal law relating to benefits and service credit for any period of service in the uniformed services, including 26 U.S.C. 414(u), as in effect on December 31, 2022. Benefits and service credit under rules adopted by the board pursuant to this subsection may not exceed benefits and service credit required under federal law for periods of service in the uniformed services. [2003 c.733 §13; 2009 c.5 §3; 2009 c.909 §3; 2010 c.82 §3; 2011 c.7 §3; 2012 c.31 §3; 2013 c.377 §3; 2014 c.52 §3; 2015 c.442 §3; 2016 c.33 §4; 2017 c.527 §4; 2018 c.101 §4; 2019 c.319 §4; 2021 c.456 §5; 2022 c.83 §5; 2023 c.171 §5]

Source: Section 238A.150 — Retirement credit for service in uniformed services; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 244.360 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 244 / Section 244.360
244.360 Additional civil penalty equal to twice amount of financial benefit
Status: in_force

In addition to civil penalties imposed under ORS 244.350 (Civil penalties) , if a public official has financially benefited the public official or any other person by violating any provision of this chapter, the Oregon Government Ethics Commission may impose upon the public official a civil penalty in an amount equal to twice the amount the public official or other person realized as a result of the violation. [1974 c.72 §20; 1987 c.566 §21; 2007 c.865 §19; 2007 c.877 §12a]

Source: Section 244.360 — Additional civil penalty equal to twice amount of financial benefit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors244.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.505 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.505
243.505 Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

(1) The Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee shall be appointed by the Public Employees Retirement Board, consisting of seven members with knowledge of deferred compensation plans.

(2) At the direction of the board, the committee shall advise the Public Employees Retirement Board on policies and procedures and such other matters as the board may request.

(3) The term of office of each member is three years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the board. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the board shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the board shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(4) A member of the Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(5) The Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee 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 committee determines.

(6) A majority of the members of the committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(7) The Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee may meet at a place, day and hour determined by the committee. The committee also may meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the committee. [1991 c.618 §10; 1997 c.179 §19; 1999 c.406 §1]

Source: Section 243.505 — Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.008 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.008
238.008 Computation of salary
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of computing salary under this chapter and ORS chapter 238A, salary includes retroactive payments of wages made to an employee to correct a clerical error. Retroactive payments described in this subsection shall be allocated to and deemed paid in the periods in which the work was done or in which the work would have been done.

(2) For the purpose of computing salary under this chapter and ORS chapter 238A, salary includes retroactive payments of wages made to an employee pursuant to a judgment, administrative order, arbitration award, conciliation agreement or settlement agreement that resolves a dispute or claim based on the employee’s rights under employment or wage law or under a collective bargaining agreement. Retroactive payments described in this subsection shall be allocated to and deemed paid in the periods of the employee’s active or inactive membership in which the work was done or in which the work would have been done.

(3) If retroactive payments are included in the salary of an employee under this section, the employee shall receive retirement credit for the periods to which the payment is allocated. [2010 c.1 §7]

Source: Section 238.008 — Computation of salary , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.221 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.221
243.221 Options that may be offered under flexible benefit plan
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the powers and duties otherwise provided by law to provide employee benefits, the Public Employees’ Benefit Board may provide, administer and maintain flexible benefit plans under which eligible employees may choose among taxable and nontaxable benefits as provided in the federal Internal Revenue Code.

(2) In providing flexible benefit plans, the board may offer:

(a) Health or dental benefits as provided in ORS 243.125 (Powers and duties of board) and 243.135 (Health benefit plans for eligible employees) .

(b) Other insurance benefits as provided in ORS 243.275 (Additional benefit plans authorized) .

(c) Dependent care assistance as provided in ORS 243.550 (Dependent care assistance plan) .

(d) Expense reimbursement as provided in ORS 243.560 (Rulemaking) .

(e) Any other benefit that may be excluded from an employee’s gross income under the federal Internal Revenue Code.

(f) Any part or all of the state or local government contribution for employee benefits in cash to the employee.

(3) In developing flexible benefit plans under this section, the board shall design the plan on the best basis possible with relation to the welfare of employees, the state and the local governments. [1989 c.804 §2; 1997 c.222 §38; 2013 c.731 §11]

Source: Section 243.221 — Options that may be offered under flexible benefit plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 241.295 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.295
241.295 Appointments and promotions to be made only as provided in ORS 241.016 to 241.990
Status: in_force

No appointment or promotion to any position in the classified civil service of the county shall be made except in the manner provided in ORS 241.016 (Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990) to 241.990 (Penalties) .

Source: Section 241.295 — Appointments and promotions to be made only as provided in ORS 241.016 to 241.990 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.215 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.215
243.215 Certain eligible employees permitted to receive employer contributions for health benefit plans of their choice
Status: in_force

Any eligible employee unable to participate in one or more of the plans described in ORS 243.135 (Health benefit plans for eligible employees) (1) solely because the employee is assigned to perform duties outside the state may be eligible to receive the monthly state or local government contribution, less administrative expenses, as payment of all or part of the cost of a health benefit plan of choice, subject to the approval of the Public Employees’ Benefit Board and such rules as the board may adopt. [1971 c.527 §13; 2013 c.731 §10]

Source: Section 243.215 — Certain eligible employees permitted to receive employer contributions for health benefit plans of their choice; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 241.250 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.250
241.250 Register of eligibles
Status: in_force

The commission shall prepare and keep a register for each grade and classification in the classified 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 such register, as candidates, in the order of their relative excellence, as determined by examination and investigation. Candidates of equal standing shall take rank upon the register according to the order in which their applications are filed. The commission may, by rule, provide for striking candidates from the list after they have remained thereon for a specified time, and may limit the number of times the same candidate shall be certified to the appointing power.

Source: Section 241.250 — Register of eligibles; relative rank; striking of names; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238a.465 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238a / Section 238a.465
238A.465 Legislative intent relating to increased benefits
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly that any increase in benefits under the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan be provided through changes in the individual account program and not through changes in the pension program. [2003 c.733 §44d]

Source: Section 238A.465 — Legislative intent relating to increased benefits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.650 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.650
238.650 Rules of board
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the limitations of this chapter and ORS chapter 238A, the Public Employees Retirement Board shall, from time to time, establish rules for transacting its business and administering the system in accordance with the requirements of ORS chapter 183.

(2) All rules adopted by the board become part of the written plan document of the Public Employees Retirement System for the purpose of 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 237.263; 1999 c.317 §1; 2003 c.733 §59]

Source: Section 238.650 — Rules of board; written plan document , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 242.050 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.050
242.050 Civil service for employees of certain districts after annexation
Status: in_force

Whenever any rural fire protection, water or sanitary district becomes partially or wholly absorbed into a city which operates under a system of civil service for its employees, notwithstanding the civil service provisions of law or such city’s charter, the governing body of the city may, at its option, provide for inclusion of any or all the employees of the district as employees of the city under its civil service system with or without civil service examinations, in a manner determined by the exercise of the sound discretion of the governing body.

CIVIL SERVICE FOR CUSTODIANS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF 475,000 OR MORE

Source: Section 242.050 — Civil service for employees of certain districts after annexation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors242.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 244.179 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 244 / Section 244.179
244.179 Supervision of relative or member of household
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 659A.309 (Discrimination solely because of employment of another family member prohibited) and except as provided in subsections (2) to (4) of this section, a public official acting in an official capacity may not directly supervise a person who is a relative or member of the household.

(2) A member of the Legislative Assembly may directly supervise a person who:

(a) Is a relative or member of the household; and

(b) Serves as a public official in a position on the personal legislative staff of the member of the Legislative Assembly.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A public official acting in an official capacity may directly supervise a person who is a relative or member of the household if the person serves as an unpaid volunteer.

(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply to service by a person in a position as an unpaid member of a governing body that a public official of whom the person is a relative or member of the household serves or over which the public official exercises jurisdiction or control.

(c) A relative or member of the household serving as an unpaid volunteer 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) A public body may adopt policies specifying when a public official acting in an official capacity may directly supervise a person who is a relative or member of the household. [2007 c.865 §26d]

Source: Section 244.179 — Supervision of relative or member of household; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors244.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 236.325 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.325
236.325 Resignation of office effective at future date
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law:

(1) The holder of a public office may resign the office effective at a future date that is prior to the expiration of the term of the office.

(2) Any person who receives a certificate of election as a holder of a public office, even though the person may not have entered upon the execution of its duties or taken the requisite oath of office, may resign the office effective at a future date that is:

(a) Prior to the beginning of the term of the office; or

(b) After the beginning of the term of the office.

(3) Except where an election is required by law, if the holder of a public office or a person who receives a certificate of election as a holder of a public office resigns the office effective at a future date, the appointing authority required by law to fill a vacancy in the public office may begin the process to fill the vacancy and may select a successor prior to the effective date of any resignation under this section.

(4) The appointing authority may appoint a successor to fill a vacancy in the public office at any time after the effective date of a resignation described in this section. This subsection does not apply where a person who receives a certificate of election as a holder of a public office resigns prior to the beginning of the term of office and an incumbent still holds the public office.

(5) A resignation is binding unless withdrawn in writing by the end of the third business day after the resignation is made.

(6) Where the effective date of a resignation is 21 or more calendar days before the deadline for filing a nominating petition, declaration of candidacy or certificate of nomination necessary to fill the office at the general election next following the effective date of the resignation, and the deadline for withdrawing the resignation has passed, the filing officer for the office shall accept filings of nominating petitions, declarations of candidacy and certificates of nomination and the vacancy shall be filled at the general election next following the effective date of the vacancy.

(7) This section does not apply to the office of Governor. [1991 c.719 §39; 1995 c.607 §68; 2005 c.797 §30]

Note: 236.325 (Resignation of office effective at future date) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 236 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 236.325 — Resignation of office effective at future date; selection of successor; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors236.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.426 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.426
243.426 Accounts
Status: in_force

On request from the Public Employees Retirement Board, the State Treasurer shall establish all accounts in the Deferred Compensation Fund that are necessary to administer the provisions of 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 accounts shall be established and maintained with the charges assessed under ORS 243.472 (Costs of plan administration assessed against participants) against the account balances of the state plan participants and the funds invested by participating local governments. The moneys held in the accounts established by the board may be used only for payment of the administrative expenses incurred by the system, the State Treasurer and the Oregon Investment Council in administering the provisions of 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) . [1997 c.179 §6]

Source: Section 243.426 — Accounts; use for administrative expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 241.100 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.100
241.100 Legal representation of commission
Status: in_force

The district attorney of the county shall be the legal adviser of the commission and shall prosecute all violations of ORS 241.016 (Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990) to 241.990 (Penalties) . However, the board of county commissioners may employ special counsel for that purpose and may also employ special counsel to represent county elective officials in hearings before the commission. [Amended by 1957 c.197 §1]

Source: Section 241.100 — Legal representation of commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 242.704 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.704
242.704 Political subdivisions and positions to which ORS 242.702 to 242.824 apply
Status: in_force

(1) 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) do not apply to any political subdivision which under its charter, ordinances or regulations has a civil service system covering the employees of its fire department which substantially accomplishes the general purposes of 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) . However, such political subdivision shall retain such exemption only so long as the civil service system upon which the exemption is based remains in effect.

(2) The civil service shall include all employees of the fire department of a political subdivision which employs four or more firefighters on a full-time basis, not including the chief. The governing body of the political subdivision shall decide whether the chief may be a member of the civil service. [1959 c.252 §§2,19; 1981 c.494 §1]

Source: Section 242.704 — Political subdivisions and positions to which ORS 242.702 to 242.824 apply , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors242.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 240.855 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.855
240.855 Telecommuting
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “State agency” means any state office, department, division, bureau, board and commission, whether in the executive, legislative or judicial branch.

(b) “Telecommute” means to work from the employee’s home or from an office near the employee’s home, rather than from the principal place of employment.

(2) It is the policy of the State of Oregon to encourage state agencies to allow employees to telecommute when there are opportunities for improved employee performance, reduced commuting miles or agency savings.

(3) Each state agency shall adopt a written policy that:

(a) Defines specific criteria and procedures for telecommuting;

(b) Is applied consistently throughout the agency; and

(c) Requires the agency, in exercising its discretion, to consider an employee request to telecommute in relation to the agency’s operating and customer needs.

(4) Each state agency that has an electronic bulletin board, home page or similar means of communication shall post the policy adopted under subsection (3) of this section on the bulletin board, home page or similar site.

(5) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services, in consultation with the State Chief Information Officer and state agencies, shall work to identify barriers to telecommuting for state employees and identify solutions to promote telecommuting. [Formerly 283.550; 2019 c.278 §22]

Note: 240.855 (Telecommuting) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 240 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 240.855 — Telecommuting; state policy; agencies to adopt written policies; identification of barriers and solutions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors240.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.864 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.864
243.864 Duties
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Educators Benefit Board:

(a) Shall adopt rules for the conduct of its business and for carrying out ORS 243.879 (Reimbursement methodology for payment to hospitals) ; and

(b) May adopt rules not inconsistent with ORS 243.860 (Definitions for ORS 243.860 to 243.886) to 243.886 (Limitations on district participation in benefit plans) to determine the terms and conditions of eligible employee participation in and coverage under benefit plans.

(2) The board shall study all matters connected with the provision of adequate benefit plan coverage for eligible employees on the best basis possible with regard to the welfare of the employees and affordability for the districts and local governments. The board shall design benefits, prepare specifications, analyze carrier responses to advertisements for bids and award contracts. Contracts shall be signed by the chairperson on behalf of the board.

(3) In carrying out its duties under subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the goal of the board is to provide high-quality health, dental and other benefit plans for eligible employees at a cost affordable to the districts and local governments, the employees and the taxpayers of Oregon.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board shall prepare specifications, invite bids and take actions necessary to award contracts for health and dental benefit plan coverage of eligible employees in accordance with the criteria set forth in ORS 243.866 (Benefit plans) (1).

(b) Premium rates established by the board for a self-insured health benefit plan and premium rates negotiated by the board with a carrier that offers a health benefit plan to eligible employees must take into account any reduction in the cost of hospital services and supplies anticipated to result from the application of ORS 243.879 (Reimbursement methodology for payment to hospitals) .

(c) The Public Contracting Code does not apply to contracts for benefit plans provided under ORS 243.860 (Definitions for ORS 243.860 to 243.886) to 243.886 (Limitations on district participation in benefit plans) . The board may not exclude from competition to contract for a benefit plan an Oregon carrier solely because the carrier does not serve all counties in Oregon.

(5) The board may retain consultants, brokers or other advisory personnel when necessary and shall employ such personnel as are required to perform the functions of the board. If the board contracts for actuarial or technical support to manage the functions of the board, the board shall solicit invitations to bid and the proposals must include all of the following:

(a) An explanation of how the bidder has assisted other clients in creating incentives to improve the quality of care provided to enrollees;

(b) An explanation of how the bidder will support the board’s efforts to maximize provider efficiencies and achieve more organized systems of care; and

(c) A description of the bidder’s experience in assisting other clients in structuring contracts that use risk-based networks of providers and alternative provider reimbursement methodologies. [2007 c.7 §3; 2011 c.418 §11; 2013 c.731 §17; 2017 c.746 §32; 2023 c.51 §2]

Note: See note under 243.860 (Definitions for ORS 243.860 to 243.886) .

Source: Section 243.864 — Duties; rules; contracts; personnel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 240.311 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.311
240.311 Delegation of authority and responsibility by division
Status: in_force

(1) Delegations of authority and responsibility to operating agencies shall be subject to appropriate post-audit review by the Personnel Division.

(2) Controversies between operating agencies and the division arising from post-audit reviews shall be resolved by the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. [1979 c.468 §22]

Source: Section 240.311 — Delegation of authority and responsibility by division; post-audit review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors240.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 237.980 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.980
237.980 Rights and moneys exempt from taxation, execution and bankruptcy and are unassignable
Status: repealed

During the entire period of liquidation of the Public Employees Retirement System, the right of a person to a pension, annuity or a retirement allowance, to the return of contributions upon separation from service with a public employer, the refund of contributions authorized by ORS 237.976 (Disposition of contributions made under abolished system) , the payment of annuity, or retirement allowance itself, any optional benefit or death benefit, or any right accrued or accruing to any person under the provisions of the repealed Public Employes’ Retirement Act [chapter 401, Oregon Laws 1945] or ORS 237.412 (Declaration of policy regarding federal Social Security protection for employees of state and political subdivisions) to 237.418 (Authority of interstate agencies to extend federal Social Security benefits to their employees) or 237.950 (Pre-1953 Public Employees Retirement System abolished) to 237.980 (Rights and moneys exempt from taxation, execution and bankruptcy and are unassignable) , shall be exempt from all state, county and municipal taxes, and shall not be subject to execution, garnishment, attachment or any other process or to the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law, and shall not be assignable. [1953 c.180 §7; 1953 c.521 §2]

Source: Section 237.980 — Rights and moneys exempt from taxation, execution and bankruptcy and are unassignable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors237.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 242.360 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.360
242.360 Removal and vacancies
Status: in_force

(1) The school board may remove any commissioner for just cause at any time.

(2) In the event of removal or of a vacancy caused by death or resignation, the vacancy shall be filled by the school board. Such appointment shall be for the unexpired term of the commissioner whose place is vacated. [Amended by 2023 c.437 §3]

Source: Section 242.360 — Removal and vacancies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors242.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 240.190 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.190
240.190 Policy on comparability of value of work and compensation and classification
Status: in_force

(1) It is declared to be the public policy of the State of Oregon to attempt to achieve an equitable relationship between the comparability of the value of work, as defined in ORS 292.951 (Definitions for ORS 292.951 to 292.971) , performed by persons in state service and the compensation and the classification structure within the state system. To further the effort to achieve and maintain equity for undervalued jobs and job classifications, the state shall employ a neutral and objective method of determining the comparability of the value of work. The first priority in attaining equitable relationships shall be achieving compensation equity for the most undervalued classes in the lowest salary ranges.

(2) State management, in each branch of government, shall, when establishing or modifying personnel plans and policies in compensation and classification matters, or in collective bargaining, arbitration and grievance procedures, hold equity in compensation and classification matters as an important consideration. Where applicable, an exclusive representative of a collective bargaining unit shall hold the same considerations to achieve consistency with the policies stated in this section and ORS 292.951 (Definitions for ORS 292.951 to 292.971) to 292.971 (Job Evaluation Teams) .

(3) No employee shall have wages decreased in order to achieve the policy set forth in this section. [1983 c.814 §1; 1987 c.772 §2]

Note: 240.190 (Policy on comparability of value of work and compensation and classification) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 240 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 240.190 — Policy on comparability of value of work and compensation and classification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors240.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 240.057 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.057
240.057 Administrator of Personnel Division
Status: in_force

The Personnel Division shall be under the supervision and control of an administrator who shall be appointed by and hold office at the pleasure of the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. [1979 c.468 §7]

Source: Section 240.057 — Administrator of Personnel Division; appointment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors240.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 237.418 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.418
237.418 Authority of interstate agencies to extend federal Social Security benefits to their employees
Status: in_force

(1) Any instrumentality jointly created by this state and any other state or states hereby is authorized, to the extent that this state may confer authority, upon the granting of like authority by such other state or states:

(a) To enter into an agreement with the Federal Security Administrator (United States Secretary of Health and Human Services) whereby the benefits of the Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance system shall be extended to employees of such instrumentality;

(b) To require its employees to pay (and for that purpose to deduct from their wages) contributions equal to the amounts which they would be required to pay if they were covered by an agreement made pursuant to ORS 237.414 (Extension of federal Social Security benefits to employees of state and certain political subdivisions) ; and

(c) To make payments to the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States in accordance with such agreement, including payment from its own funds, and otherwise to comply with such agreement.

(2) Such agreement shall, to the extent practicable, be consistent with the terms and provisions of ORS 237.412 (Declaration of policy regarding federal Social Security protection for employees of state and political subdivisions) and 237.414 (Extension of federal Social Security benefits to employees of state and certain political subdivisions) . [1953 c.180 §13; 1991 c.67 §52 and 1991 c.813 §7]

Source: Section 237.418 — Authority of interstate agencies to extend federal Social Security benefits to their employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors237.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 240.010 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.010
240.010 Purpose of chapter
Status: in_force

The general purpose of this chapter is to establish for the state a system of personnel administration based on merit principles. [Amended by 1979 c.468 §3]

Source: Section 240.010 — Purpose of chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors240.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 244.219 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 244 / Section 244.219
244.219 Termination of fund
Status: in_force

(1) A legal expense trust fund established under ORS 244.205 (Legal expense trust fund) to 244.221 (Disposition of moneys in terminated fund) may be terminated by:

(a) The public official who established the trust fund;

(b) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, the terms of the trust agreement; or

(c) The Oregon Government Ethics Commission following a determination by the commission that a violation of any provision of this chapter has occurred in connection with the trust fund.

(2) A trust agreement may provide that a legal expense trust fund is terminated not later than six months following the completion of the legal proceeding for which the fund was established. Upon application of the public official who established the trust fund, the commission may extend the existence of the trust fund to a specified date if the commission determines that the public official has incurred legal expenses that exceed the balance remaining in the fund. If the commission extends the existence of the trust fund, the trust fund terminates on the date the extension expires.

(3) Following termination of a legal expense trust fund, the trustee may not accept contributions to or make expenditures from the fund.

(4) Not later than 30 days after a trust fund is terminated, the trustee of the fund shall file with the commission a final report listing the totals of all contributions made to the fund and all expenditures made from the fund. [2007 c.877 §36]

Source: Section 244.219 — Termination of fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors244.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 237.972 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.972
237.972 Continuation of abolished system with regard to certain members
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of chapter 180, Oregon Laws 1953, chapter 401, Oregon Laws 1945, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect with respect to any employee of a public employer which heretofore withdrew from the Public Employees Retirement System pursuant to subsection (5) of section 8 of said law, as amended by section 1, chapter 322, Oregon Laws 1951, who did not sign the petition for such withdrawal. Such employee shall be and remain a member of the Public Employees Retirement System with full rights and benefits thereunder as if chapter 180, Oregon Laws 1953, had not been passed; and until the entire obligation of the public employer with respect to all such employees, as provided in chapter 401, Oregon Laws 1945, as amended, shall have been paid in full, such public employer shall continue to deduct from payrolls and transmit the contributions thereby required and make the matching contributions thereby required to the Public Employees Retirement Board created by ORS 237.952 (Public Employees Retirement Board) and such public employer shall remain liable to such Public Employees Retirement Board for all contributions required by such law together with interest thereon at the legal rate from the date of any delinquency. [1953 c.180 §11]

Source: Section 237.972 — Continuation of abolished system with regard to certain members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors237.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 241.410 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.410
241.410 Prohibition of transfer, reinstatement, suspension or dismissal contrary to ORS 241.016 to 241.990
Status: in_force

No person shall be reinstated in, or transferred, suspended or discharged from any position contrary to the provisions of ORS 241.016 (Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990) to 241.990 (Penalties) .

Source: Section 241.410 — Prohibition of transfer, reinstatement, suspension or dismissal contrary to ORS 241.016 to 241.990 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.796 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.796
243.796 Definitions for ORS 243.796 to 243.806
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 243.796 (Definitions for ORS 243.796 to 243.806) to 243.806 (Agreement authorizing public employer to make deductions from salary or wages of public employee) :

(1) “Designated representative” means a public employee:

(a) Who is designated by the exclusive representative as a representative for the employees in a bargaining unit; and

(b) For whom:

(A) Reasonable paid time is granted under ORS 243.798 (Reasonable time granted to designated representatives to engage in certain activities during work hours) ; or

(B) Release time is granted under ORS 243.802 (Written agreements regarding grant of period of release time for public employees to serve as designated representatives) .

(2) “Release time” means the period of time when a public employee who is a designated representative takes a leave of absence from the employee’s regular public employment to conduct labor organization business.

(3) “Retirement credit” has the meaning given that term in ORS 238.005 (Definitions) . [2019 c.429 §2]

Source: Section 243.796 — Definitions for ORS 243.796 to 243.806 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.752 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.752
243.752 Arbitration decision final
Status: in_force

(1) A majority decision of the arbitration panel, under ORS 243.706 (Agreement may provide for grievance and other disputes to be resolved by binding arbitration or other resolution process) , 243.726 (Public employee strikes) , 243.736 (Strikes by deputy district attorneys, assistant attorneys general and certain emergency and public safety personnel) , 243.738 (Strikes by employees of mass transit districts, transportation districts and municipal bus systems) , 243.742 (Binding arbitration when strike prohibited) and 243.746 (Selection of arbitrator) , if supported by competent, material and substantial evidence on the whole record, based upon the factors set forth in ORS 243.746 (Selection of arbitrator) (4), shall be final and binding upon the parties. Refusal or failure to comply with any provision of a final and binding arbitration award is an unfair labor practice. Any order issued by the Employment Relations Board pursuant to this section may be enforced at the instance of either party or the board in the circuit court for the county in which the dispute arose.

(2) The arbitration panel may award increases retroactively to the first day after the expiration of the immediately preceding collective bargaining agreement. At any time the parties, by stipulation, may amend or modify an award of arbitration. [1973 c.536 §20; 1981 c.423 §1; 1983 c.504 §2; 2017 c.496 §7]

Source: Section 243.752 — Arbitration decision final; enforcement; effective date of compensation increases; modifying award , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.665 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.665
238.665 Contributions and interest not included in board’s budget
Status: in_force

Contributions required by this chapter or ORS chapter 238A to be placed in the retirement fund, and interest required to be allocated to the member accounts of members of the retirement system and to participating employers, shall not be included in the biennial departmental budget of the board. [Formerly 237.279; 2001 c.945 §64; 2003 c.733 §62]

Source: Section 238.665 — Contributions and interest not included in board’s budget , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.372 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.372
238.372 Increased benefits not payable to nonresidents
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 238.372 (Increased benefits not payable to nonresidents) to 238.384 (Rules) , the Public Employees Retirement Board may not pay the increased benefits provided by chapter 796, Oregon Laws 1991, or chapter 569, Oregon Laws 1995, if the board receives notice under ORS 238.372 (Increased benefits not payable to nonresidents) to 238.384 (Rules) that the payments made to the person under this chapter are not subject to Oregon personal income tax under ORS 316.127 (Income of nonresident from Oregon sources) (9).

(2) The board shall give written notification of the provisions of ORS 238.372 (Increased benefits not payable to nonresidents) to 238.384 (Rules) to all persons applying for or receiving payments under this chapter.

(3) A person receiving payments under this chapter that are not increased under chapter 796, Oregon Laws 1991, or chapter 569, Oregon Laws 1995, by reason of ORS 238.372 (Increased benefits not payable to nonresidents) to 238.384 (Rules) has no right or claim to the increased benefit provided by chapter 796, Oregon Laws 1991, or chapter 569, Oregon Laws 1995, except as provided in ORS 238.372 (Increased benefits not payable to nonresidents) to 238.384 (Rules) . [2011 c.653 §2; 2013 c.53 §11]

Source: Section 238.372 — Increased benefits not payable to nonresidents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 242.702 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.702
242.702 Definitions for ORS 242.702 to 242.824
Status: in_force

As used 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) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Appointing power” includes every person or group of persons who, acting singly or as a board, council or commission, are vested with authority to select, appoint or employ any person to hold any position subject to civil service under 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) .

(2) “Appointment” includes all means of selecting or employing any person to hold any position subject to civil service under 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) .

(3) “Civil service” means the civil service system established under 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) .

(4) “Commission” means a civil service commission created under 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) .

(5) “Commissioner” means a member of the civil service commission created under 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) .

(6) “Employees” means persons whose principal duties consist of preventing or combating fire or preventing the loss of life or property from fire.

(7) “Fire department” means any organization maintained by any political subdivision for the purpose of preventing or combating fire.

(8) “Governing body” means the council or city commissioners of a city, the county court or board of county commissioners of a county, the board of directors of a rural fire protection district, the board of commissioners of a domestic water supply corporation and the county court or board of county commissioners acting under ORS 476.310 (Zoning and rezoning of certain lands) to 476.340 (Establishment of rural fire protection districts in zone 2) for the purposes of preventing and controlling fire on zone 2 rural lands.

(9) “Political subdivision” means any city, county, municipal corporation, rural fire protection district, domestic water supply corporation or organization authorized under ORS 476.310 (Zoning and rezoning of certain lands) to 476.340 (Establishment of rural fire protection districts in zone 2) to combat fire on zone 2 rural lands which employs four or more full-time firefighters, not including the chief of the fire department.

(10) “Position” includes any office, place or employment. [1959 c.252 §1]

Source: Section 242.702 — Definitions for ORS 242.702 to 242.824 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors242.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 241.110 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.110
241.110 Rules of commission
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall make suitable regulations, not inconsistent with ORS 241.016 (Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990) to 241.990 (Penalties) , to carry out the provisions of ORS 241.016 (Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990) to 241.990 (Penalties) . The regulations shall provide in detail the manner in which examinations shall be held, and appointments, promotions, transfers, reinstatements, suspensions and discharges shall be made. The regulations may be changed, from time to time, and the same, together with all changes, shall forthwith be printed for distribution.

(2) The commission shall, not less than 10 days prior to the time when the regulations shall take effect, give notice, in a newspaper printed and published in the county and having a general circulation therein, of the place where printed copies of the regulations and changes therein may be obtained.

Source: Section 241.110 — Rules of commission; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.265 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.265
238.265 Withdrawal of member account
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a member of the Public Employees Retirement System may withdraw from the Public Employees Retirement Fund the amount credited to the member account, if any, for the member if:

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

(b) The 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 system and the fund as a qualified governmental retirement plan and trust;

(c) The member has not attained earliest service retirement age; and

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

(2) If a member wishes to withdraw the member account, if any, of the member under this section, the 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 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 member separates from service.

(3) If a member has contributed to the fund in each of five calendar years and has separated from all service in the manner described in subsection (1) of this section before reaching earliest service retirement age, the member may elect to withdraw the member account of the member under this section at any time before reaching earliest service retirement age. If the inactive member does not make an election to withdraw under this section, the member shall be paid the benefits or retirement allowances described in ORS 238.425 (Benefits payable to vested inactive member) .

(4) A member who has an individual account or accounts in the individual account program established under ORS chapter 238A may withdraw a member account under this section only if the member also withdraws all individual accounts pursuant to ORS 238A.375 (Distribution of accounts to inactive member) . A member who has an account established under ORS 238.440 (Optional purchase of benefit units by police and firefighters) may withdraw a member account under this section only if the member also withdraws the account established under ORS 238.440 (Optional purchase of benefit units by police and firefighters) .

(5) Withdrawal of a member account under this section cancels all membership rights in the system, including the right to claim credit for any employment before withdrawal. [Formerly 237.111 (2); 1999 c.317 §5; 2001 c.945 §48; 2003 c.67 §11; 2007 c.52 §1; 2019 c.355 §12]

Source: Section 238.265 — Withdrawal of member account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 240.425 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.425
240.425 Regular seasonal employees
Status: in_force

Positions which occur, terminate and recur periodically and regularly regardless of the duration thereof shall be designated by rule, policy or procedure of the Personnel Division as seasonal positions. An employee who satisfactorily serves in a seasonal position the trial service period designated by the division or a delegated operating agency for the classification to which the seasonal position is allocated is entitled to permanent status as a regular seasonal employee. [Amended by 1969 c.80 §70; 1981 c.156 §1]

Source: Section 240.425 — Regular seasonal employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors240.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238a.470 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238a / Section 238a.470
238A.470 Contract rights under Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly may change the benefits payable to persons who become members of the Public Employees Retirement System on or after August 29, 2003, as described in ORS 238A.025 (Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan established) , as long as the change applies only to benefits attributable to service performed and salary earned on or after the date the change is made. [2003 c.733 §45]

Source: Section 238A.470 — Contract rights under Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.707 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.707
238.707 Participating public employers to submit timely and accurate member data
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with ORS 238.705 (State departments to remit contributions and furnish reports) , a participating public employer shall submit timely and accurate data regarding members’ demographic information, salary, hours worked and unused sick leave.

(2) The Public Employees Retirement Board may, at its discretion, prevent an employer from altering member data reported and a member from challenging the data once the employer and member have had the opportunity to review and correct the data.

(3) If the board exercises its discretion under subsection (2) of this section, after the employer and member have had an opportunity to review the member data, the employer may not modify information that is provided to the board and that relates to the member’s creditable service, retirement credit, salary, employee contributions or accumulated unused sick leave, unless specifically required by one of the following circumstances:

(a) To comply with a judgment, administrative order, arbitration award, conciliation agreement, settlement agreement, appeal determination or other legal agreement entered into after the review; or

(b) To comply with ORS 238.156 (Contributions, benefits and retirement credit for periods of service in uniformed services or Armed Forces) or 238A.150 (Retirement credit for service in uniformed services) .

(4) The board shall adopt administrative rules and establish procedures to lock member data under this section. [2023 c.404 §17]

Source: Section 238.707 — Participating public employers to submit timely and accurate member data; authority of board to prevent alteration and challenge of data , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 237.414 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.414
237.414 Extension of federal Social Security benefits to employees of state and certain political subdivisions
Status: in_force

(1) The Public Employees Retirement Board hereby is authorized and directed to enter into an agreement or modification of such agreement with the Federal Security Administrator (United States Secretary of Health and Human Services) on behalf of the State of Oregon, consistent with the terms and provisions of ORS 237.412 (Declaration of policy regarding federal Social Security protection for employees of state and political subdivisions) to 237.418 (Authority of interstate agencies to extend federal Social Security benefits to their employees) , for the purpose of extending the benefits of the Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance system to employees of the state and the political subdivisions which at the time of repeal of chapter 401, Oregon Laws 1945, were participating in the Public Employees Retirement System established by that chapter. The board may authorize its director, on behalf of and in the name of the board, to sign modifications of the agreement including within the agreement legally qualified eligible public agencies.

(2) The agreement shall provide benefits for employees whose services are covered by the agreement (and their dependents and survivors) on the same basis as though such services constituted employment within the meaning of title 2 of the Social Security Act.

(3) The duties and obligations of the state and its political subdivisions as employers, in relation to such agreement, shall be as provided by ORS 237.420 (Agreements to extend federal Social Security coverage to employees of public agencies not covered by ORS 237.414) to 237.510 (Collection of delinquent contributions) .

(4) Such agreement or modification thereof shall be effective with respect to services performed after an effective date specified in such agreement or modification, but in no case prior to January 1, 1951.

(5) All services which:

(a) Constitute employment within the meaning of title 2 of the Social Security Act;

(b) Are performed in the employ of the state or a political subdivision or in the employ of an instrumentality of either the state or a political subdivision, or both; and

(c) Are covered by a plan which is in conformity with the terms of the agreement and which has been approved by the board, shall be covered by the agreement.

(6) The Public Employees Retirement Board hereby is authorized and directed to include in the agreement for Old Age and Survivors Insurance coverage to be executed by the board with the Federal Security Administrator (United States Secretary of Health and Human Services) in conformance with this section, the elective officers of the political subdivisions described in subsection (1) of this section, and the elective officers of the State of Oregon. [1953 c.180 §12; 1953 c.193 §1; 1957 c.261 §1; 1967 c.38 §4; 1973 c.704 §14; 1981 c.683 §1; 1991 c.67 §51 and 1991 c.813 §6; 2001 c.104 §73]

Source: Section 237.414 — Extension of federal Social Security benefits to employees of state and certain political subdivisions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors237.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 242.800 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 242 / Section 242.800
242.800 Investigation and hearing upon demand of accused
Status: in_force

Any permanent employee who has been dismissed, demoted, suspended without pay or deprived of special privileges may, within 10 days, file with the commission a signed written demand for an investigation. If the demand alleges, or if it otherwise appears to the commission, that the dismissal was not made in good faith for cause, the commission shall conduct an investigation and hold a public hearing, such hearing to be within 30 days from the time appeal is filed. Appellant may be represented by counsel or any representative of appellant’s own choosing. The investigation shall be confined to the determination of the question of whether the dismissal was made in good faith for cause. [1959 c.252 §38]

Source: Section 242.800 — Investigation and hearing upon demand of accused; right to counsel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors242.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 237.370 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 237 / Section 237.370
237.370 Collection of contribution from employees
Status: in_force

The city may collect, as a contribution from any officer or employee of any department or bureau for which a retirement system is established, that percentage of the salary received by the officer or employee, which is necessary to fund on an actuarial reserve basis the cost of retirement benefits which the officer or employee is required to provide pursuant to the provisions of a retirement plan. [Formerly 238.550]

Source: Section 237.370 — Collection of contribution from employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors237.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 241.075 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 241 / Section 241.075
241.075 Term of office and removal of commissioners
Status: in_force

(1) The term of office of each commissioner is six years with the term of one commissioner expiring every two years.

(2) Any commissioner may be removed from office by the board of county commissioners for incompetency, incompatibility or dereliction of duty, or other good cause.

Source: Section 241.075 — Term of office and removal of commissioners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 238.655 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 238 / Section 238.655
238.655 Procedure for board hearings
Status: in_force

In order to determine any facts necessary to the administration of the retirement system, the board may conduct hearings, subpoena and examine witnesses and require any person having custody thereof to bring before the board any book, record, document, certificate, writing, article or thing necessary to a determination of facts. The chairperson or member of the board acting in such capacity shall have authority to administer oaths. The procedure in such hearings shall be informal. Fees shall not be paid to witnesses who are public officers or employees, whether or not their employer is participating in the system. No public employer shall make deduction from the compensation of public officers or employees because of absence from their respective positions in order to be examined as witnesses before the board. The fees of other witnesses and mileage of any witness shall be as allowed by law to witnesses in ORS 44.415 (Fees and mileage of witnesses) (2). Fees and mileage and all other necessary disbursements in connection with a hearing shall be paid by the public employer whose failure or refusal to supply any facts requested of it by the board made necessary such hearing. [Formerly 237.315]

Source: Section 238.655 — Procedure for board hearings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors238.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 236.215 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 236 / Section 236.215
236.215 Filling vacancies in partisan elective office of county judge or commissioner
Status: in_force

(1) When a vacancy occurs in the partisan elective office of county judge who does not exercise judicial functions or county commissioner, the remaining members of the county court or board of county commissioners of the county, pursuant to ORS 236.217 (Nominations) , shall appoint a person qualified to hold office who is an elector of the county to perform the duties of the office until the term of office expires or the vacancy is filled by election.

(2) When the provisions of ORS 236.217 (Nominations) apply, the appointment shall be made from a list of not fewer than three nor more than five nominees furnished by the county clerks. If fewer than three names of nominees are furnished or if no list is received by the appointing authority, the county court or board of county commissioners may consider additional qualified persons. The person so appointed must have been a member of the same major political party at least 180 days before the date the vacancy to be filled occurred.

(3) The vacancy must be filled by appointment within 30 days after its occurrence. [1987 c.549 §3; 1989 c.171 §29; 2001 c.430 §4]

Source: Section 236.215 — Filling vacancies in partisan elective office of county judge or commissioner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors236.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 243.185 — OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 243 / Section 243.185
243.185 Transfer of moneys from General Fund for payment of costs of health benefit plans
Status: in_force

Subject to legislative or Emergency Board approval of budgetary authorization for operation of the Public Employees’ Benefit Board and its administration of the health benefit plans and other duties under 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) , an amount not to exceed two percent of the employer and employee contributions shall be forwarded by each payroll disbursing officer to the board and deposited by it in the State Treasury to the credit of the Public Employees’ Benefit Account to meet administrative and other costs authorized by 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) . The board shall take action to ensure that the balance in the account does not exceed five percent of the monthly total of employer and employee contributions for more than 120 days. [1971 c.527 §9; 1997 c.222 §35; 2001 c.655 §4]

Source: Section 243.185 — Transfer of moneys from General Fund for payment of costs of health benefit plans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors243.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).