1. (1) The Board shall adjourn the meeting and meet in private to reach a decision regarding corrective action, which decision shall then be reduced to written form.
2. (2) The Board decision shall state specifically whether removal or other corrective action is appropriate with a brief explanation of its rationale.

3. (3) In assessing an appropriate action the board may consider:

   1. (a) The rank and corresponding duties and expectations for the position held by the member;
   2. (b) The number and relative severity of sustained allegations; and
   3. (c) Any information presented by the member at the meeting regarding the sustained allegations.
4. (4) The Board is not authorized to apply the concept of “progressive discipline” as a matter of right.
5. (5) The Board is not authorized to nor shall it require proof of "cause" as it makes a decision.
6. (6) The decision of the Board shall be delivered to the member and the Office of Professional Standards by hand-delivery or certified mail, return receipt requested, as is most expeditious.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 181.280 & 181.310

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 181.290 - 181.340

History

OSP 4-2012, f. & cert. ef. 9-5-12
OSP 3-2012(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-12-12 thru 11-1-12