OAR 656-030-0030: Removal of Commissioners

(1) The Director of the Department of Agriculture may remove a commissioner from office, and declare the position vacant for cause, including the following reasons: (a) Six or more unexcused absences, or other neglect of duty in office; (b) Use of the commission appointment for financial gain or to avoid financial detriment; (c) Unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information; (d) Conduct in violation of Oregon government standards and practices laws; (e) Misappropriation or misuse of commission funds; (f) Failure to satisfy one or more qualifications for appointment; (g) Not working for the positive economic benefit of the commodity; (h) Inefficiency; or (i) Misconduct. (2) The Commission may make a recommendation to the Director of the Department of Agriculture, or the Director may request a recommendation from the Commission on the removal of any commissioner.