OAR 635-006-1200: Commercial Fishery Permit Boards

See ORS 508.755. In addition: (1) The members of the Boards established by ORS 508.755 shall: (a) Be members in good standing within their community; (b) Serve staggered three-year terms. The term of a Board member shall end three years from the date the Commission confirms an individual as a Board member. An individual shall not serve more than two consecutive terms as a Board member; (c) Serve at the pleasure of the Commission and may be removed if in the judgment of the Commission, the Board member is no longer qualified to serve including, but not limited to, a conviction for violation of fish and wildlife laws, or inappropriate conduct during the course of Permit Board proceedings. (2) Members representing the commercial fisheries described in ORS 508.755 shall maintain a valid permit or license for the fishery they represent. If such permit or license becomes invalid for any reason, the term of the individual on the Permit Board terminates on the date the permit or license expires. (3) When issues are pending before the Commercial Fisheries Permit Boards, the Boards shall meet not less frequently than once every calendar quarter to make disposition of such issues. (4) The Department shall provide an Administrative Hearings Officer to assist the Commercial Fisheries Permit Board in developing the record and preparing the Boards’ Opinion and Order. The Administrative Hearings Officer shall exhibit through references and experience a thorough understanding of the Administrative Procedures Act.