Oregon Code § 242.770·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Vacancies.
Whenever there is a vacancy in any position in the civil service, the
appointing power shall immediately notify the commission of the vacancy. The
commission shall thereupon certify to the appointing power:
(1) If the
vacancy be in an entrance position, the names and addresses of the three
candidates standing highest upon the entrance register. When more than one
vacancy is to be filled, the number of names submitted shall equal the number
of vacancies plus two.
(2) If the
vacancy be in a promotive position, the names and addresses of the two
candidates standing highest upon the register for the classification or grade
to which the position belongs. When more than one vacancy is to be filled the
number of names submitted shall equal the number of vacancies plus one. [1959
c.252 §31]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 242.770
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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