OAR 845-003-0200: Statement of Purpose

(1) The purpose of these rules is to implement the statutory policies set forth in ORS 183.411 to 183.470, to provide all contested case participants with clear guidelines, and to provide for thorough and timely hearings. (2) In an effort to provide timely hearings, these rules establish time limits which will be strictly followed. (3) These rules apply to all contested case proceedings pending with or received by the Commission on or after the effective date.