735-150-0005 Oregon Dealer Advisory Committee (1) The Oregon Dealer Advisory Committee is established pursuant to ORS 802.370. (2) The committee's membership will consist of the following individuals appointed by the DMV Administrator: (a) Two individuals who represent franchise dealers of new vehicles; (b) Two individuals who represent dealers of used vehicles; (c) Two individuals who represent Oregon dismantlers; (d) Two individuals who represent the interests of the general public; (e) One individual who represents recreational vehicle dealers; (f) One individual who represents vehicle dealership office management interests; (g) One individual who represents auto auctions; (h) One individual who represents Oregon towing businesses; and (i) One individual who represents dealers of motorcycles, mopeds, or all-terrain vehicles. (j) In addition to the committee membership described under subsections (a) through (i) of this section, membership may also include one individual, whose term of appointment and interest of representation is determined by the administrator. (3) DMV will designate one member listed in section (2) of this rule as chair of the committee. The chair’s term expires December 31 of each year. (4) Committee members serve up to a three-year term, at the pleasure of the administrator, and may be reappointed. Appointments are staggered to ensure committee continuity. All terms expire on December 31. In the event of a vacancy, the administrator will appoint a new committee member to serve the remaining term. (5) DMV will seek the recommendation of existing ODAC members or a trade or professional association generally recognized to represent a membership category before appointing a committee member, however, DMV is not bound by any recommendation. (6) Meetings will be held quarterly beginning in January of each year, unless a meeting is cancelled, postponed or rescheduled as agreed to by DMV and a majority of the committee members. A committee member may be replaced by the administrator for missing two consecutive quarterly meetings without good cause. (7) DMV will consult with the committee before: (a) Adopting administrative rules under ORS 822.035; (b) Taking disciplinary action against a dealer under ORS 822.050 to revoke, suspend or place a dealer on probation; (c) Levying a civil penalty against a dealer under ORS 822.009(1); or (d) Taking disciplinary action against an Oregon dismantler under OAR 735-152-0050 to revoke, suspend or place a dismantler on probation. (8) DMV may consult with the committee as required by section (7) of this rule at a committee meeting, or by mail, telephone, or other electronic means. DMV will provide written information on a proposed action described in section (7) of this rule to the committee members at least seven days before a committee meeting or the date a recommendation from the committee members is due. DMV may provide the written information by mail, fax, or other electronic means. (9) The requirements of section (8) of this rule do not apply if DMV determines it must take immediate disciplinary action because the continued operation of a business regulated under ORS Chapter 822 jeopardizes public health or safety. DMV will consult with the committee before taking any action described under this section. Following the action, DMV will provide written notification of DMV’s action to the committee. (10) Recommendations of the committee and the individual committee members are advisory only and the Department of Transportation, including DMV, is not bound by any recommendation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 802.010 & 822.035 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 802.370 History: DMV 5-2017, f. & cert. ef. 3-7-17 DMV 4-2017, f. & cert. ef. 2-22-17 DMV 5-2010, f. & cert. ef. 2-25-10 DMV 19-2009(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-29-09 thru 3-20-10 DMV 7-2009, f. & cert. ef. 3-20-09 DMV 4-2006, f. & cert. ef. 5-25-06 DMV 32-2005(Temp), f. 12-14-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06 thru 6-29-06 DMV 20-2004, f. & cert. ef. 8-20-04 DMV 6-1994, f. & cert. ef. 7-21-94 MV 19-1992, f. 12-23-92, cert. ef. 1-1-93