1. (1) The Director of the Department of Agriculture may remove a commissioner from office for cause and declare the position vacant.
2. (2) The Commission may make a recommendation regarding removal of a commissioner to the Director of the Department of Agriculture, or the Director may request a recommendation from the Commission on the removal of any commissioner.

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

   1. (a) Three unexcused absences during the commissioner’s term in office, or other neglect of duty in office;
   2. (b) Use of the commissioner position for personal financial gain or to avoid personal financial detriment;
   3. (c) Unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information;
   4. (d) Conduct in violation of Oregon government ethics law;
   5. (e) Conduct in violation of Oregon public meeting or public records law;
   6. (f) Misappropriation or misuse of Commission funds;
   7. (g) Failure to act for the positive economic benefit of the commodity; or
   8. (h) Failure to satisfy one or more qualifications for appointment.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 571.406(3), ORS 571.423(19) & ORS 571.414

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 571.406(3), ORS 571.423(19), ORS 571.410, ORS 571.412 & ORS 571.414

History

HEMP 2-2022, adopt filed 06/29/2022, effective 06/29/2022