Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 540 § 540.020 — Watermasters; appointment; removal; powers of Water Resources Director
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 540 ·
Oregon Code § 540.020·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Watermasters; appointment; removal; powers of Water Resources Director.
(1) The Water Resources Director
shall appoint one watermaster for each water district. The watermaster shall
hold office until removed by the director, and shall be subject to any
applicable provision of the State Personnel Relations Law. The director shall
fill all vacancies which occur in the office.
(2) The director,
or any duly authorized assistant, shall have the powers and authority of a
watermaster in the distribution of water in any water district. [Amended by
1985 c.421 §5]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 540.020
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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