Oregon Code § 421.621·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Corrections Facilities Siting Authority; membership; duties.
(1) There is established a
Corrections Facilities Siting Authority. Subject to the approval of the
Governor, the authority shall make corrections facility site selection
decisions as set forth in ORS 421.623. The authority shall consist of five
persons, to be appointed by the Governor and to serve at the Governors
pleasure. The Governor shall appoint one of the members as chairperson.
(2) A majority of
the authority members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
Members of the authority are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided
in ORS 292.495. Any vacancy shall be filled by the Governor.
(3) The authority
shall:
(a) Direct such
staff as assigned to it by the Department of Corrections;
(b) Consult with
the department, local government officials and others as it deems necessary;
(c) Hold
hearings; and
(d) Make
decisions on the siting of corrections facilities. [1995 c.745 §6]
Note:
See note under 421.611.