The Commission may recommend that the Director of the Department of Agriculture remove a commissioner from office, and declare the position vacant for cause, including the following reasons:

1. (1) Two consecutive unexcused absences, or other neglect of duty in office;
2. (2) Use of the commission appointment for financial gain or to avoid financial detriment;
3. (3) Unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information;
4. (4) Conduct in violation of Oregon government standards and practices laws;
5. (5) Misappropriation or misuse of commission funds;
6. (6) Failure to satisfy one or more qualifications for appointment;
7. (7) Not working for the positive economic benefit of the commodity;
8. (8) Inefficiency; or
9. (9) Misconduct.

Statutory/Other Authority

2003 OL Ch. 604 & ORS 576

Statutes/Other Implemented

2003 OL Ch. 604 & ORS 576

History

ORBC 1-2004, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-04