Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 244 § 244.209 — Application to establish fund; commission review and authorization

Application to establish fund; commission review and authorization. (1) A public official may apply to establish a legal expense trust fund by filing an application with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. The application must contain: (a) A copy of an executed trust agreement described in subsection (2) of this section; (b) A sworn affidavit described in subsection (3) of this section signed by the public official; and (c) A sworn affidavit described in subsection (4) of this section signed by the trustee. (2) The trust agreement must contain the following: (a) A provision incorporating by reference the provisions of ORS 244.205 to 244.221; and (b) A designation of a trustee under ORS 244.211. (3) The affidavit of the public official must state: (a) The nature of the legal proceeding that requires establishment of the trust fund; (b) That the public official will comply with the provisions of ORS 244.205 to 244.221; and (c) That the public official is responsible for the proper administration of the trust fund. (4) The affidavit of the trustee must state that the trustee: (a) Has read and understands ORS 244.205 to 244.221; and (b) Consents to administer the trust fund in compliance with ORS 244.205 to 244.221. (5) Upon receiving an application under this section, the commission shall review the trust agreement, the affidavits and any supporting documents or instruments filed to determine whether the application meets the requirements of ORS