Court Opinion

ID: 9549093
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-07 18:13:09.677551+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T15:19:49.645569
License: Public Domain

PETERSON, J.,
concurring.
Although I agree with the analysis and conclusions of the majority, I write separately to express my concern as to the constitutionality of ORS 419.604(1). It purports to delegate to judges the duty to hire and set the salaries of juvenile counselors. No question has been raised whether they are “employees” of the judicial department, as defined in ORS 243.650(17). The record suggests, however, that they may be employees of the county.
*552I question the constitutionality of ORS 419.604(1). If it charges personnel within one department of government with the responsibility to hire persons who may be employees of another department of government, it is likely unconstitutional. The majority opinion notes, 295 Or at 548, that this question has not been raised.