OAR 330-110-0012: Small Scale Local Energy Project Advisory Committee Appointments, Term and Term Limit, Renewal, Member Removal

(1) Committee Appointment Process. As committee vacancies arise, the department will issue a committee member opening announcement. (a) Applicants must complete an Oregon executive appointments interest form. (b) The department may conduct in-person interviews, perform a background check and consult with current committee members. (c) An applicant may be invited to attend a committee meeting. (d) Department staff will submit a written recommendation to the director. (e) The director will consider the recommendation and make the final determination, in accordance with ORS 470.070(2). (f) If selected, the director will issue a signed letter of appointment and the applicant must accept within ten days. (2) Committee Member Term; Term Limit. (a) A committee member serves for a four-year term. (b) A member’s term starts on the date of appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualified. (c) No committee member may serve more than two terms. (3) Committee Renewal Process. Upon the recommendation of the committee, the director will review and may reappoint committee members for a second term. (4) Committee Member Removal. The director may remove a committee member for any of the following: (a) For any cause that is counter to the interests of the citizens of this state or the goals and mission of the committee, loan program or department. (b) Upon missing three scheduled committee meetings in a 12-month period, the director may remove a committee member. The department schedules six committee meetings a year.