As used in ORS 243.910 to 243.945:

1. (1) “Board” means the governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 and for the Oregon Health and Science University, the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors.
2. (2) “Employees” means the persons appointed or employed by or under the authority of the board who hold academic rank as determined by the board.
3. (3) “System” means the Public Employees Retirement System established by ORS 238.600.

[1965 c.297 §1; 1995 c.162 §67; 2011 c.637 §79; 2013 c.768 §117; 2015 c.767 §69]