ORS 242.706

Known as the Custodians’ Civil Service Law

The act spans §§ 242–242 (73 sections).

Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case State Ex Rel. Heinig v. City of Milwaukie (1962)

Most recently applied in 211 Or. App. 149 - McGee v. Civil Service Board (February 2007)

1959 c.252 §3

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(1) There hereby is created in each political subdivision subject to ORS 242.702 to 242.824 a civil service commission composed of three members appointed or confirmed by the governing body of the political subdivision according to its charter, ordinances or regulations. If the political subdivision has an elected fire commission, the members of the civil service commission shall be appointed by the fire commission subject to confirmation by the governing body of the political subdivision.

(2) The term of office of a member of the civil service commission is four years, and each shall serve without compensation.

Official source: Oregon State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Oregon statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.