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OR Rev Stat § 352.808 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 352 - Public Universities|Section 352.808 - Institute for Natural Resources.

(1) The Institute for Natural Resources is established at Oregon State University. In administering the institute, Oregon State University may seek the cooperation of other public universities listed in ORS 352.002. (2) The Institute for Natural Resources shall serve the following purposes: (a) Serve as a clearinghouse for scientifically based natural resources information. (b) Provide scientifically based natural resources information to the public in integrated and accessible formats. (c) Coordinate efforts with other state agencies and bodies to provide natural resources information to the public in a comprehensive manner. (d) Facilitate and conduct research. (e) Provide information and technical tools to assist decision-making on natural resources issues. (f) Assist the State Parks and Recreation Commission in carrying out the Natural Areas Program by maintaining a data bank that contains a classification of natural heritage resources and an inventory of the locations of the resources. At a minimum, the institute shall record in the data bank the location of state natural areas, the natural heritage resources in those areas, sites that are inhabited by rare species, and lists that rank by rarity species, plant communities and ecosystem types. The institute shall make the information included in the data bank available to private landowners, researchers and local, state and federal agencies. (g) Assist the State Parks and Recreation Department in carrying out the Natural Areas Program by reviewing and providing recommendations on proposals for registration and dedication of natural areas. (3) When making observations on private land, an employee of Oregon State University, or another public university listed in ORS 352.002 that is providing administrative support, who is compiling information for the Natural Areas Program pursuant to subsection (2)(f) of this section must obtain permission from the landowner before entering private land, collecting information or entering the information into the data bank. (4) Using existing resources, state agencies designated by the Governor shall enter into a memorandum of understanding, or other agreement deemed appropriate by the Governor, with the institute that defines and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the agencies in order to prevent duplication of effort and to ensure that agency resources are used efficiently. (5) State agencies may contract with the institute to fulfill agency needs regarding the collection, storage, integration, analysis, dissemination and monitoring of natural resources information and natural resources research and training. [Formerly 352.239]
OR Rev Stat § 352.810 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 352 - Public Universities|Section 352.810

[1987 c.812 §5; renumbered 350.685 in 2015]
OR Rev Stat § 352.815 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 352 - Public Universities|Section 352.815

[1987 c.812 §6; renumbered 350.690 in 2015]
OR Rev Stat § 352.816 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 352 - Public Universities|Section 352.816 - Oregon Climate Service.

(1) There is established an Oregon Climate Service to be located at Oregon State University. The service shall acquire, maintain, disseminate and interpret climate data and information for the state. (2) The service shall: (a) Assess the needs for weather and climate information in Oregon and establish priorities among the needs. (b) Perform a service to citizens of Oregon by managing climate data for the state, and by disseminating such data and information to users. (c) Assist in the coordination of existing activities within the state and among neighboring states. (d) Advise regional, state and local government on climate related issues. (e) Assist students and faculty at the public universities listed in ORS 352.002 by furnishing data and information needed in education and research programs. (f) Study and analyze the relationships between climatic phenomena and activities in areas such as agriculture, water resources, energy production and use, air quality, building design and construction, transportation and communication, and business and commerce. (g) Identify emerging climatic issues and anticipate public demand for information. (h) Inform state, federal and private groups and the public on the availability and sources of climate-related services, information and data. [Formerly 352.245]
OR Rev Stat § 352.820 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 352 - Public Universities|Section 352.820

[1987 c.812 §7; renumbered 350.695 in 2015]
OR Rev Stat § 352.823 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 352 - Public Universities|Section 352.823 - Oregon Climate Change Research Institute.

(1) The Oregon Climate Change Research Institute is established at Oregon State University. In administering the institute, Oregon State University may seek the cooperation of other public universities listed in ORS 352.002. (2) The purpose of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute is to: (a) Facilitate research by faculty at public universities listed in ORS 352.002 on climate change and its effects on natural and human systems in Oregon; (b) Serve as a clearinghouse for climate change information; (c) Provide climate change information to the public in integrated and accessible formats; (d) Support the Oregon Global Warming Commission in developing strategies to prepare for and to mitigate the effects of climate change on natural and human systems; and (e) Provide technical assistance to local governments to assist them in developing climate change policies, practices and programs. (3) The Oregon Climate Change Research Institute shall assess, at least once each biennium, the state of climate change science, including biological, physical and social science, as it relates to Oregon and the likely effects of climate change on the state. The institute shall submit the assessment to the Legislative Assembly in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 and to the Governor. (4) State agencies may contract with the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute to fulfill agency needs regarding the collection, storage, integration, analysis, dissemination and monitoring of climate change information, research and training. [Formerly 352.247]
OR Rev Stat § 352.829 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 352 - Public Universities|Section 352.829 - Oceangoing Research Vessel Program.

(1) The Oceangoing Research Vessel Program is established at Oregon State University in order to assist in the research and study of the waters of the Pacific Coast. Potential areas of research include, but are not limited to: (a) Mapping the seabed in Oregon’s territorial sea, as defined in ORS 196.405; (b) Analyzing marine ecosystems, including but not limited to existing marine reserves, existing marine protected areas, proposed marine reserves and proposed marine protected areas; (c) Analyzing the potential effects of climate change, including but not limited to ocean acidification; (d) Compiling comprehensive assessments of overall ocean health; (e) Understanding ocean dynamics, including but not limited to natural hazards such as tsunamis; and (f) Installing instruments to effectively monitor the impact of wave energy systems, marine reserves and marine protected areas on marine ecosystems and fish populations. (2) The Oceangoing Research Vessel Program shall solicit from state agencies and from students and faculty of public universities listed in ORS 352.002 proposals for the use of a research vessel operated under the program. (3) In order to effectively allocate the use of research vessels operated under the Oceangoing Research Vessel Program, there is established a Research Vessel Council, consisting of seven members appointed by the President of Oregon State University. The president shall appoint to the council: (a) At least one member who is a trained scientist with at least five years of marine research experience; (b) Upon request from the agency, at least one member from each of the following agencies: (A) State Department of Fish and Wildlife; (B) State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries; (C) Department of Land Conservation and Development; and (D) Department of Environmental Quality; and (c) At least one member who has expertise in marine operations or marine education. (4) The Research Vessel Council shall evaluate proposals submitted under subsection (2) of this section on the basis of the: (a) Proposal’s geographical area of study; (b) Quality of the submitted management, research or educational rationale; and (c) Feasibility of accommodating the proposed work within the schedule of federally funded projects for the research vessel. (5) The Research Vessel Council shall schedule the use of a research vessel for selected proposals as part of the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System ship scheduling process. [Formerly 352.252]
OR Rev Stat § 352.835 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 352 - Public Universities|Section 352.835 - J.T. Apperson Agricultural College Educational Fund; general powers and duties of trustee; standards.

(1) Oregon State University shall execute the trust created by the last will and testament of John T. Apperson, deceased. The university shall administer the trust fund provided for and designated in the will as the J. T. Apperson Agricultural College Educational Fund. (2) Oregon State University may accept, receive, own, hold, sell and dispose of any and all real and personal property given, devised or bequeathed to the State Land Board by John T. Apperson in trust for the purpose of creating the J. T. Apperson Agricultural College Educational Fund. The university shall manage and use it in accordance with the directions contained in the will of John T. Apperson, deceased, for the purpose of defraying the expenses and assisting in the education at Oregon State University of deserving young men and women who are residents of Oregon and are unable to bear the expense of a collegiate course at that institution. (3) All necessary expenses incurred by Oregon State University in connection with the administration of the trust fund shall be payable out of the fund. Oregon State University may adopt any necessary standards for the transaction of business related to and the carrying out of this section and ORS 352.842. [Formerly 352.610]
OR Rev Stat § 352.842 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 352 - Public Universities|Section 352.842 - Execution of instruments.

Oregon State University may execute all deeds, conveyances, contracts, mortgage releases and all other instruments necessary to be executed in carrying out the terms of the trust referred to in ORS 352.835. All such deeds and other instruments may be executed in manner and form as prescribed by the university and shall be entitled to record without acknowledgment. [Formerly 352.620]
OR Rev Stat § 353.010 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 353 - Oregon Health and Science University|Section 353.010 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter: (1) "Board" means the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors established under ORS 353.040. (2) "Public corporation" means an entity that is created by the state to carry out public missions and services. In order to carry out these public missions and services, a public corporation participates in activities or provides services that are also provided by private enterprise. A public corporation is granted increased operating flexibility in order to best ensure its success, while retaining principles of public accountability and fundamental public policy. The board of directors of a public corporation is appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate but is otherwise delegated the authority to set policy and manage the operations of the public corporation. (3) "University" or "Oregon Health and Science University" means the Oregon Health and Science University public corporation created under ORS 353.020. [1995 c.162 §1; 1999 c.291 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 353.020 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 353 - Oregon Health and Science University|Section 353.020 - Oregon Health and Science University as public corporation; establishment; status.

Oregon Health and Science University is established as a public corporation and shall exercise and carry out all powers, rights and privileges that are expressly conferred upon it, are implied by law or are incident to such powers. The university shall be a governmental entity performing governmental functions and exercising governmental powers. The university shall be an independent public corporation with statewide purposes and missions and without territorial boundaries. The university shall be a governmental entity but shall not be considered a unit of local or municipal government or a state agency for purposes of state statutes or constitutional provisions. [1995 c.162 §2; 1999 c.291 §2; 2001 c.123 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 353.030 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 353 - Oregon Health and Science University|Section 353.030 - Public policy of university; missions; purposes.

(1) It shall be the public policy of the Oregon Health and Science University in carrying out its missions as a public corporation: (a) To serve the people of the State of Oregon by providing education in health, science, engineering and their management for students of the state and region. (b) To provide: (A) An environment that stimulates the spirit of inquiry, initiative and cooperation between and among students, faculty and staff; (B) Research in health care, engineering, biomedical sciences and general sciences; and (C) The delivery of health care to contribute to the development and dissemination of new knowledge. (2) The university will strive for excellence in education, research, clinical practice, scholarship and community service while maintaining compassion, personal and institutional integrity and leadership in carrying out its missions. (3) The university is designated to carry out the following public purposes and missions on behalf of the State of Oregon: (a) Provide high quality educational programs appropriate for a health and science university; (b) Conduct research in health care, engineering, biomedical sciences and general sciences; (c) Engage in the provision of inpatient and outpatient clinical care and health care delivery systems throughout the state; (d) Provide outreach programs in education, research and health care; (e) Serve as a local, regional and statewide resource for health care providers; and (f) Continue a commitment to provide health care to the underserved patient population of Oregon. (4) The university shall carry out the public purposes and missions of this section in the manner that, in the determination of the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors, best promotes the public welfare of the people of the State of Oregon. [1995 c.162 §3; 2001 c.123 §3]
OR Rev Stat § 353.035 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 353 - Oregon Health and Science University|Section 353.035 - Certain laws to be liberally construed; severability.

Chapter 162, Oregon Laws 1995, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes and intent thereof. If any provision of chapter 162, Oregon Laws 1995, or the application of that provision to any particular circumstance or person, shall be held invalid, the remainder of chapter 162, Oregon Laws 1995, and the application of that provision to circumstances or persons other than those to which it is held invalid shall not be affected thereby. [1995 c.162 §90] Note: Legislative Counsel has substituted "chapter 162, Oregon Laws 1995," for the words "this Act" in section 90, chapter 162, Oregon Laws 1995, compiled as 353.035. Specific ORS references have not been substituted pursuant to 173.160. These sections may be determined by referring to the 1995 Comparative Section Table located in Volume 22 of ORS.
OR Rev Stat § 353.040 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 353 - Oregon Health and Science University|Section 353.040 - Board of directors; appointment; membership; meetings; removal of members.

(1) There is established an Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors consisting of nine members. The directors, except for the president of the university, shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be confirmed by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 and 171.565. (2) Except for the president of the university, the term of office of each nonstudent member is four years. The term of office of the student member is two years. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on October 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment for one additional term. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become effective immediately for the unexpired term. The board shall nominate a slate of candidates whenever a vacancy occurs or is announced and shall forward the recommended candidates to the Governor for consideration. To assist the Governor in appointing the student member, the duly organized and recognized entity of student government shall submit a list of nominees to the Governor for consideration. (3) The membership of the board shall be as follows: (a) Seven representatives who, in the discretion of the Governor, have experience in areas related to the university missions or that are important to the success of Oregon Health and Science University, including but not limited to higher education, health care, scientific research, engineering and technology and economic and business development. (b) One representative who is a student enrolled at the university. (c) The president of the university, who shall be an ex officio voting member. (4) Directors must be citizens of the United States. Except for the president of the university, no voting member may be an employee of the university. (5) The board shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson for such terms and with such duties and powers as the board considers necessary for performance of the functions of those offices. The board shall adopt bylaws concerning how a quorum shall be constituted and when a quorum shall be necessary. (6) The board shall meet at least once every three months at Oregon Health and Science University. The board shall meet at such other times and places specified by the chairperson or by a majority of the members of the board. (7) The Governor may remove any member of the board at any time for cause, after notice and public hearing, but not more than three members shall be removed within a period of four years, unless it is for corrupt conduct in office. [1995 c.162 §4; 1999 c.291 §3; 2001 c.123 §4; 2015 c.767 §162]
OR Rev Stat § 353.060 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 353 - Oregon Health and Science University|Section 353.060 - President of university.

The Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors shall appoint a president of the university. The president is the president of the faculty and is the executive and governing officer of the university. Subject to the supervision of the board, the president has authority to direct the affairs of the university. [1995 c.162 §11]
OR Rev Stat § 353.080 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 353 - Oregon Health and Science University|Section 353.080 - Report on activities and operations.

Oregon Health and Science University shall file with the Legislative Assembly, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and the Governor, not later than April 15 of each year, a report of the university’s activities and operations for the preceding year. [1995 c.162 §7; 1999 c.291 §6; 2011 c.637 §256a]
OR Rev Stat § 353.100 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 353 - Oregon Health and Science University|Section 353.100 - Applicability of laws to university.

(1) The provisions of ORS chapters 35, 190, 192, 244 and 295 and ORS 30.260 to 30.460, 200.005 to 200.025, 200.045 to 200.090, 236.605 to 236.640, 243.650 to 243.809, 297.040, 307.090 and 307.112 apply to Oregon Health and Science University under the same terms as they apply to public bodies other than the state. (2) Except as otherwise provided by law, the provisions of ORS chapters 182, 183, 240, 270, 273, 276, 279A, 279B, 279C, 283, 291, 292, 293, 294 and 297 and ORS 35.550 to 35.575, 180.060, 180.210 to 180.235, 183.710 to 183.730, 183.745, 183.750, 184.305 to 184.345, 190.430, 190.480, 190.490, 192.105, 200.035, 243.105 to 243.585, 243.696, 278.011 to 278.120, 278.315 to 278.415, 279.835 to 279.855, 282.010 to 282.150, 283.085 to 283.092, 357.805 to 357.895 and 656.017 (2) do not apply to the university or any not-for-profit organization or other entity if the equity of the entity is owned exclusively by the university and if the organization or entity is created by the university to advance any of the university’s statutory missions. (3) The university, as a distinct governmental entity, or any organization or entity described in subsection (2) of this section is not subject to any provision of law enacted after January 1, 1995, with respect to any governmental entity, unless the provision specifically provides that it applies to the university or to the organization or entity. (4) For purposes of determining the salary, as defined in ORS 238A.005 (17), paid between August 29, 2003, and January 1, 2020, to a member of the Public Employees Retirement System, remuneration paid to a member of the system in return for services to the university is deemed includable in the member’s taxable income under Oregon law during a period of continuous employment with the Oregon Health and Science University if: (a) The member was hired in a qualifying position, as defined in ORS 238A.005, by the university on or after August 29, 2003; and (b) The remuneration was, or would have been if the member were an Oregon resident, includable in the member’s taxable income under Oregon law during the period of continuous employment. [1995 c.162 §9; 1999 c.291 §7; 2001 c.921 §27; 2003 c.534 §13; 2003 c.794 §263; 2007 c.100 §33; 2012 c.107 §62; 2021 c.135 §13]