As used in ORS § 243.796 to 243.806:

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(1) ‘Designated representative’ means a public employee:

(a) Who is designated by the exclusive representative as a representative for the employees in a bargaining unit; and

(b) For whom:

(A) Reasonable paid time is granted under ORS § 243.798; or

(B) Release time is granted under ORS § 243.802.

(2) ‘Release time’ means the period of time when a public employee who is a designated representative takes a leave of absence from the employee’s regular public employment to conduct labor organization business.

(3) ‘Retirement credit’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 238.005. [2019 c.429 § 2]