Oregon Code § 468.010·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Environmental Quality Commission; appointment; confirmation; term; compensation
and expenses.
(1)
There is created an Environmental Quality Commission. The commission shall
consist of five members, appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by
the Senate as provided in ORS 171.562 and 171.565.
(2) The term of
office of a member shall be four years, but the members of the commission may
be removed by the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the
Governor shall appoint a successor to assume the duties of the member on July 1
next following. A member shall be eligible for reappointment, but no member
shall serve more than two consecutive terms. In case of a vacancy for any
cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective
for the unexpired term.
(3) A member of
the commission is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS
292.495. [Formerly 449.016]
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