(1) There is established within the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training a Public Safety Memorial Fund Board consisting of six members appointed by the Governor from the membership of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training. The Governor shall appoint members to represent each of the following:

(a) Police officers;

(b) Fire service professionals;

(c) Corrections personnel; and

(d) The public.

(2)(a) Before the expiration of the term of a member of the Public Safety Memorial Fund Board, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins immediately upon the expiration of the term of the current member. A member is eligible for reappointment.

(b) In case of a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall appoint a person to fill the office for the unexpired term.

(3)(a) The Public Safety Memorial Fund Board shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for such terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices as the board determines.

(b) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(4) The Public Safety Memorial Fund Board shall meet at least once every three months at a place, day and hour determined by the board. The board also shall meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the board.

(5) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall provide staff for the Public Safety Memorial Fund Board.

(6) Members of the Public Safety Memorial Fund Board are entitled to per diem and expenses as provided in ORS § 292.495. [1999 c.981 § 14]

See note under 243.950.