ORS 409.130: Deputy director; assistant directors.

(1) The Director of Human Services may appoint a deputy director, whose appointment is subject to approval by the Governor and who shall serve at the pleasure of the director. The deputy director shall have full authority to act for the director, subject to directions of the director. The appointment of the deputy director shall be by written order, filed with the Secretary of State. (2) The director may appoint assistant directors as necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the Department of Human Services. The appointment of each assistant director is subject to approval by the Governor. An assistant director serves at the pleasure of the director. [Formerly 184.760; 1999 c.421 §7; 2001 c.900 §65]