1. (1) Appointment of Board Members: A vacancy exists when a board member:

   1. (a) completes the term for that position and ends service;
   2. (b) during the term, resigns, becomes disqualified to serve, forfeits office, or is removed from the position by the Governor; or
   3. (c) is not reappointed to the position by the Governor.

2. (2) Qualifications for Registrant Membership on the Board:

   1. (a) A registrant is qualified to seek nomination for board membership if the registrant is actively registered by the Board and in good standing.
   2. (b) A registrant is not qualified for nomination to board membership if the registrant, within the previous 5 years, has been disciplined by the Board for a violation of ORS Chapter 671 or the rules adopted by the Board.

3. (3) Recommendations for Board Membership

   1. (a) The American Society of Landscape Architects or its local chapter may nominate Registered Landscape Architects or other individuals for consideration as board members. Any such nomination must be submitted no later than 60 days before the vacancy is to occur.
   2. (b) Any other professional organization representing persons subject to registration and regulation by the Board may similarly nominate Registered Landscape Architects or other individuals for consideration as board members.
4. (4) Application for reappointment is made to the Governor, not the Board.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 671.415, ORS 670.310 & ORS 671.459

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 671.459 & ORS 670.345

History

LAB 2-2025, amend filed 11/17/2025, effective 12/01/2025
LAB 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 8-14-06
LAB 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-05
Reverted to LAB 3-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-20-98
Suspended by LAB 1-2001(Temp), f. 12-24-01 cert. ef. 1-1-02 thru 5-1-02
LAB 3-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-20-98