OAR 648-030-0060: Removal of Commissioners

(1) The Director of the Department of Agriculture may remove a commissioner from office for cause and declare the position vacant. (2) The Commission may make a recommendation regarding removal of a commissioner to the Director of the Department of Agriculture, or the Director may request a recommendation from the Commission on the removal of any commissioner. (3) The Commission may recommend that the Director of the Department of Agriculture remove a commissioner from office for cause, and declare the position vacant, for the following reasons: (a) Three unexcused absences during the commissioner’s term in office, or other neglect of duty in office; (b) Use of the commissioner position for personal financial gain or to avoid personal financial detriment; (c) Unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information; (d) Conduct in violation of Oregon government ethics law; (e) Conduct in violation of Oregon public meeting or public records law; (f) Misappropriation or misuse of Commission funds; (g) Failure to act for the positive economic benefit of the commodity; or (h) Failure to satisfy one or more qualifications for appointment.