Oregon Code § 242.768·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Permanent and temporary appointments; rules.
(1) The appointing power shall make permanent
appointments from the list of candidates certified. If any probationer is not
discharged during the period of probation, the appointment is permanent.
(2) When there is
no candidate upon the entrance register from which a position may be filled,
the appointing power may, with the consent of the commission, fill such
position by temporary appointment. A temporary appointment shall not continue
for more than three months. No classified position shall be filled by a
temporary appointment for more than three months in any calendar year.
(3) The
commission shall establish rules and regulations under which temporary
appointments may be made. Temporary appointments shall be valid only until
there are available candidates on the register. No temporary appointment shall
be made to fill any position for which a promotional examination is given and
an eligible register maintained. [1959 c.252 §33]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 242.768
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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