Or. Admin. Code § 648-030-0060 - Removal of Commissioners

(1) The Director of the Department of Agriculture may remove a commissioner from office for cause and declare the position vacant.

(2) The Commission may make a recommendation regarding removal of a commissioner to the Director of the Department of Agriculture, or the Director may request a recommendation from the Commission on the removal of any commissioner.

(3) The Commission may recommend that the Director of the Department of Agriculture remove a commissioner from office for cause, and declare the position vacant, for the following reasons:

(a) Three unexcused absences during the commissioner's term in office, or other neglect of duty in office;

(b) Use of the commissioner position for personal financial gain or to avoid personal financial detriment;

(c) Unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information;

(d) Conduct in violation of Oregon government ethics law;

(e) Conduct in violation of Oregon public meeting or public records law;

(f) Misappropriation or misuse of Commission funds;

(g) Failure to act for the positive economic benefit of the commodity; or

(h) Failure to satisfy one or more qualifications for appointment.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 648-030-0060

HEMP 2-2022, adopt filed 06/29/2022, effective 6/29/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 571.406(3), ORS 571.423(19) & ORS 571.414

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 571.406(3), ORS 571.423(19), ORS 571.410, ORS 571.412 & ORS 571.414