As used in ORS § 292.210 to 292.230, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) ‘State agency’ has the same meaning as provided in ORS § 291.002.

(2) ‘State officer’ means any elected or appointed state officer, including members of boards and commissions. [Amended by 1953 c.623 § 3; 1971 c.153 § 1]