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

   1. (a) Six or more unexcused absences, or other neglect of duty in office;
   2. (b) Use of the commission appointment for financial gain or to avoid financial detriment;
   3. (c) Unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information;
   4. (d) Conduct in violation of Oregon government standards and practices laws;
   5. (e) Misappropriation or misuse of commission funds;
   6. (f) Failure to satisfy one or more qualifications for appointment;
   7. (g) Not working for the positive economic benefit of the commodity;
   8. (h) Inefficiency; or
   9. (i) Misconduct.
2. (2) The Commission may make a recommendation to the Director of the Department of Agriculture, or the Director may request a recommendation from the Commission on the removal of any commissioner.

Statutory/Other Authority

2003 OL Ch. 604 & ORS 576

Statutes/Other Implemented

2003 OL Ch. 604 & ORS 576

History

OTC 1-2003, f. 11-28-03 cert. ef. 1-1-04