OAR 350-070-0000: Purpose

The purpose of this division is to define the process and standards used by the Columbia River Gorge Commission in hearing appeals from decisions relating to the implementation of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act ("National Scenic Act" or "Act"). The rule applies to appeals from decisions by the Executive Director under ordinances adopted by the Gorge Commission. This rule is intended to permit the appellant to build a more complete record than was before the Executive Director through briefing, and oral presentation of evidence and argument, and to allow interested persons to participate in that process.