Oregon State Archives

DIVISION 30

COMMISSION MAKE-UP, TERMS, QUALIFICATIONS, TERM LIMITS, REMOVAL FROM OFFICE

670-030-0010

Number of Commissioners, Terms

The Oregon Blueberry Commission will consist of nine (9) commissioners appointed by the Director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture for a term of three years or, if for a term following a prior term for that person, ending three years from the date of expiration of any prior term. No commissioner will serve for more than two full consecutive terms of office.

Stat. Auth.: 2003 OL Ch. 604 & ORS 576
Stats. Implemented: 2003 OL Ch. 604 & ORS 576
Hist.: OBC 1-2004, f. 1-12-04, cert. ef. 1-15-04

670-030-0020

Qualifications of Commissioners

Members of the Blueberry Commission will have the following qualifications, which will continue during the term of office of the member:

(1) One (1) member of the commission will be a member of the public with an active interest in the positive economic development, production and/or marketing of the commodity, but who is not associated with the production or handling of blueberries;

(2) Six (6) of the members will be blueberry producers;

(3) Two (2) of the members will be blueberry handlers.

Stat. Auth.: 2003 OL Ch. 604 & ORS 576
Stats. Implemented: 2003 OL Ch. 604 & ORS 576
Hist.: OBC 1-2004, f. 1-12-04, cert. ef. 1-15-04

670-030-0030

Removal of Commissioners

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

(1) Two (2) unexcused absences, or other neglect of duty in office;

(2) Use of the commission appointment for financial gain or to avoid financial detriment;

(3) Unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information;

(4) Conduct in violation of Oregon government standards and practices laws;

(5) Misappropriation or misuse of commission funds;

(6) Failure to satisfy one or more qualifications for appointment;

(7) Not working for the positive economic benefit of the commodity.

Stat. Auth.: 2003 OL Ch. 604 & ORS 576
Stats. Implemented: 2003 OL Ch. 604 & ORS 576
Hist.: OBC 1-2004, f. 1-12-04, cert. ef. 1-15-04