Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 176 § 176.312 — Finding of disability; finding that disability has ceased
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 176 ·
Oregon Code § 176.312·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Finding of disability; finding that disability has ceased.
(1) A disability evaluation panel
shall find that the Governor is unable to discharge the duties of the office if
four or more members of the panel vote in the affirmative for that finding.
(2) If a
disability evaluation panel finds that the Governor is unable to discharge the
duties of the office, the panel shall give written notice to the person next in
line of succession to the office of Governor. After receiving the notification
the person shall assume the duties of the office as Acting Governor under the
provisions of section 8a, Article V of the Oregon Constitution.
(3) If a
disability evaluation panel finds that the Governor is unable to discharge the
duties of the office, the Governor may request at any time while the Acting
Governor is performing the duties of the office that a disability evaluation
panel be convoked for the purpose of determining whether the Governor is able
again to discharge the duties of the office. As soon as possible after the
request is received, the panel shall meet and reexamine whether the Governor is
unable to discharge the duties of the office. The examination shall be
conducted in the manner provided by ORS 176.309, except that the panel shall
find that the Governor is able again to discharge the duties of the office if
three or more members of the panel vote in the affirmative for that finding. [2009
c.77 §5]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 176.312
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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