ORS 822.250: State Board of Towing; membership; terms of office; compensation and expenses.

(1) The State Board of Towing is established within the Department of Transportation. (2) The State Board of Towing consists of nine members appointed by the Governor as follows: (a) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 and who represents a city in Oregon with a population of 100,000 or more; (b) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 and who represents a city in Oregon with a population of less than 100,000; (c) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 and who has specialized knowledge in towing equipment and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 44,000 pounds; (d) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 and who has specialized knowledge in towing vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less; (e) One member who represents the insurance industry; (f) One member from a tow program within the Department of State Police; (g) One member who is a chief of police or a county sheriff; (h) One member who is a member of the public; and (i) One member who is a consumer advocate. (3) All members of the board must be residents of Oregon. (4) The term of office of each member of the board is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term. (5) A member of the board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. [2021 c.578 §1; 2023 c.348 §1]