OAR 611-030-0030: 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 consecutive 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; (8) Inefficiency; or (9) Misconduct.