Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 508 § 508.755 — Membership; duties; meetings; expenses

Membership; duties; meetings; expenses. (1) There is established within the State Department of Fish and Wildlife the Commercial Fishery Permit Board. The board shall consist of members appointed by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission as follows: (a) Three members shall be chosen to represent the Columbia River gillnet salmon fishing industry. (b) Three members shall be chosen to represent the ocean troll salmon fishing industry. (c) Three members shall be chosen to represent the ocean pink shrimp fishing industry. (d) Three members shall be chosen to represent the Yaquina Bay roe-herring fishing industry. (e) Three members shall be chosen to represent the sea urchin commercial fishery. (f) Three members shall be chosen to represent the ocean Dungeness crab fishing industry. (g) Three members shall be chosen to represent the black rockfish and blue rockfish fishing industry and the nearshore fish fishing industry. (h) Three members shall be chosen to represent developmental fisheries as described in ORS 506.450 to 506.465. (i) Three members shall be chosen to represent each restricted participation system or restricted vessel permit system established by rule of the commission under ORS 506.462. (j) Two members shall be chosen to represent the public. (2) A member of the board shall receive no compensation for services as a member. However, subject to any applicable law regulating travel and other expenses of state officers and employees, a member shall be reimbursed for travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. (3) The board shall select such officers, for such terms and with such duties and powers, as the board considers necessary for the performance of those offices. (4) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. (5) The board shall meet at such times and places as may be determined by the chairperson or by a majority of the members of the board. (6) Notwithstanding any other provision of law: (a) Members of the board representing the Columbia River gillnet salmon fishing industry shall participate in actions of the board only on matters arising under ORS 508.285,