Oregon Code § 463.125·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Members; term; officers; administrator; qualifications; meetings; voting;
expenses.
(1)(a)
The Oregon State Athletic Commission consists of five members appointed by the
Superintendent of State Police for terms of four years. A member may not serve
more than two terms, except that a member serves until the members successor
is appointed.
(b) Membership
must represent distinct geographic areas. The Portland metropolitan area,
central Willamette Valley and two other areas must be represented.
(c) Vacancies
must be filled by appointment in the same manner for the balance of the
unexpired term.
(d) A member of
the commission may be removed from office by the superintendent for cause.
(e) Each member
of the commission, before assuming the duties of office, shall take and
subscribe to an oath to perform the duties of this office faithfully,
impartially and justly to the best of the members ability.
(2) The
chairperson and vice chairperson must be elected from among the members at the
first meeting of each calendar year or when a vacancy exists.
(3) The
superintendent shall appoint an administrator using the State Personnel
Relations Law to establish suitable qualifications and compensation. The
administrator must demonstrate adequate knowledge and experience related to
unarmed combat sports.
(4) The
superintendent may employ other personnel as necessary.
(5) The
commission may meet once a month at a time and place agreed upon. Special
additional meetings may be called by the administrator or at the request of one
or more members of the commission.
(6) Three members
of the commission constitutes a quorum.
(7) Three votes
constitutes a majority.
(8) Members of
the commission and representatives of the commission must be paid per diem and
travel expenses as designated under ORS 292.495 when conducting the business of
the commission. [1987 c.789 §4; 1993 c.742 §124; 1993 c.744 §211; 2007 c.585 §7;
2017 c.235 §9]
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