Oregon Statutes 401.915 – Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission; members; term
(1) There is established a Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission consisting of the following members:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 401.915
- Emergency: means a human created or natural event or circumstance that causes or threatens widespread loss of life, injury to person or property, human suffering or financial loss, including but not limited to:
(a) Fire, wildfire, explosion, flood, severe weather, landslides or mud slides, drought, earthquake, volcanic activity, tsunamis or other oceanic phenomena, spills or releases of oil or hazardous material as defined in ORS § 466. See Oregon Statutes 401.025
- Local government: has the meaning given that term in ORS § 174. See Oregon Statutes 401.025
(a) The chief officer or the chief officer’s designee of the following:
(A) Department of Consumer and Business Services;
(B) State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries;
(C) Department of Land Conservation and Development;
(D) Department of Transportation; and
(E) Oregon Department of Emergency Management; and
(b) Thirteen members appointed by the Governor as follows:
(A) One representative of local government;
(B) Six members representing the public interest, including:
(i) One representative of a school district, community college or university;
(ii) Two members of the Legislative Assembly; and
(iii) Three members of the general public; and
(C) Six members representing affected industries or stakeholders.
(2) The term of office of each member, except a member of the Legislative Assembly, appointed under subsection (1)(b) of this section is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The term of office of a member of the Legislative Assembly expires at the end of the term for which the member is elected. 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. [Formerly 401.337; 2021 c.539 § 49]