ORS 133.743: Definitions for ORS 133.743 to 133.857; appointment of legal counsel to assist Governor.

(1) Where appearing in ORS 133.743 to 133.857, the term “Governor” includes any person performing the extradition functions of Governor by authority of an appointment under subsection (2) of this section. The term “executive authority” includes the Governor and any person performing the functions of Governor in a state other than this state, and the term “state,” referring to a state other than this state, includes any other state or territory, organized or unorganized, of the United States of America. (2) The Governor may appoint a member of the legal staff of the Governor to act in behalf of the Governor under ORS 133.743 to 133.857 in performing the extradition functions of the Governor. The appointment shall be in writing and be filed with the Secretary of State. [Formerly 147.010; 1983 c.82 §1]