Chapter 4 Oregon Laws 2001

AN ACT

SB 2

Relating to State Aviation Board membership; amending ORS 835.102 and 835.104.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 835.102 is amended to read:

835.102. (1) There is established the State Aviation Board consisting of [five] seven members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate pursuant to ORS 171.562 and 171.565. The Governor shall appoint members of the board in compliance with all of the following:

(a) Members shall be appointed with consideration of the different geographic regions of the state, with one member being a resident of the area east of the Cascade Range.

(b) Not more than [three] four members shall belong to the same political party. Party affiliation shall be determined by the appropriate entry on official election registration cards.

(2) The board membership shall represent diverse aviation interests from both the private and public sectors.

[(2)] (3) The term of office of each member is four years. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. In case of a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall appoint a person to fill the office for the unexpired term.

[(3)] (4) A member of the board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided by ORS 292.495.

SECTION 2. ORS 835.104 is amended to read:

835.104. (1) The Governor shall appoint one member of the State Aviation Board as chairperson and another member as vice chairperson. The chairperson and vice chairperson shall have such terms, duties and powers as the board determines are necessary for the performance of such offices.

(2) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(3) The board shall meet at least once a [month] quarter, at a time and place determined by the members of the board. The board shall also meet at such other times and places as are specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the board.

(4) No vacancy shall impair the right of the remaining board members to exercise all the powers of the board, except that [three] four members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business of the board, and, in case the board members are unable to agree, the Governor shall have the right to vote as a member of the board.

(5) The board may provide an official seal.

Approved by the Governor March 5, 2001

Filed in the office of Secretary of State March 5, 2001

Effective date January 1, 2002

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