OAR 845-015-0120: Retail Sales Agent Selection Procedure

(1) When the Commission fills a retail sales agent vacancy other than as OAR 845-015-0125(2) describes, the Commission seeks applications from the public. (2) When seeking applications from the public, the Commission advertises to fill a vacancy. The Commission may publish its intent to fill a vacancy via a variety of methods, i.e. internet postings, other online media, or newspapers. (3) After an application deadline, all applications will be screened according to selection criteria in OAR 845-015-0125 and qualified applicants will be selected for interview. After reviewing applications and screening results, an interview committee conducts personal interviews. The interview committee scores the applicants and recommends finalists who are most qualified based on the selection criteria in 845-015-0125. From the finalists, the Commission appoints a retail sales agent using the criteria in 845-015-0125. A public presentation at a Commission meeting may be required. Advance notice of the public meeting date will be given to all finalists. (4) An appointed retail sales agent must submit a retail liquor store improvement plan for approval, enter into a Retail Sales Agent Agreement, purchase fixtures and equipment at an established price or provide fixtures and equipment where none are available for purchase, and begin operation of a retail liquor store on the date the Commission specifies. If an appointed retail sales agent cannot purchase, rent or lease, and equip an approved location and begin operation by the required date, the Commission(ers) may select another applicant from the list of finalists.