Oregon Law
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241.002Creating or changing county civil service by election; definitions 241.004ORS 241.002 to 241.009 not exclusive method for approval of system 241.005[Amended by 1953 c.696 §5; 1959 c.315 §1; renumbered 241.020] 241.006Submitting proposals relating to county civil service 241.008[1959 c.315 §4; 1979 c.190 §409; repealed by 1983 c.350 §60 (241.009 enacted in lieu of 241.008 and 241.012)] 241.009Initiative or referendum; election procedure 241.010[Amended by 1953 c.696 §5; 1959 c.252 §44; renumbered 241.025] 241.012[1959 c.315 §5; repealed by 1983 c.350 §60 (241.009 enacted in lieu of 241.008 and 241.012)] 241.015[1953 c.696 §4; renumbered 241.030] 241.016Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990 241.020Counties subject to ORS 241.016 to 241.990 241.025Positions subject to civil service; exceptions 241.030[Formerly 241.015; 1961 c.135 §2; repealed by 1983 c.310 §21] 241.055Construction of ORS 241.016 to 241.990 241.060[Renumbered 241.016 in 2005] 241.065County civil service commission; members; compensation 241.070Qualifications of commissioners 241.075Term of office and removal of commissioners 241.080Quorum 241.085Secretary of commission 241.090Offices and clerical help for commission 241.095Officers and employees to assist commission 241.100Legal representation of commission 241.105Preservation and destruction of records and examinations; public records 241.110Rules of commission; notice 241.115Notice by publication 241.120Investigation and inspection by commission 241.125Compelling attendance of witnesses and production of documents 241.130Depositions of witnesses 241.135Conduct of hearings and investigations; rules 241.140Conclusiveness of orders, decisions, rules or regulations; necessity for unanimity 241.145Witness fees 241.150Reports of appointments and separations 241.155Official roster 241.160[Repealed by 1983 c.310 §21] 241.165[Repealed by 1983 c.310 §21] 241.205Basis of appointment and promotion generally 241.210Board of county commissioners to control creation of positions and fixing of compensation 241.215Classification and compensation; rules 241.220Examinations; notice 241.225Qualification for examination; rules 241.230Character of examinations 241.235Civil service examiners 241.240Credits to experienced applicants 241.245Examinations for promotions 241.250Register of eligibles; relative rank; striking of names; rules 241.255Vacancies filled by promotion if practicable 241.260Classified civil service vacancies; certification of candidates for vacancies 241.265Probationary appointments; discharge during probation; effect of failure of promoted candidate to qualify 241.270Waiver of appointment 241.275Permanent appointments 241.280Temporary appointments 241.285Emergency appointments; rules 241.290Efficiency records 241.295Appointments and promotions to be made only as provided in ORS 241.016 to 241.990 241.300Appointment of undersheriff, deputy undersheriff and administrative aide; reinstatement 241.405Leaves of absence 241.410Prohibition of transfer, reinstatement, suspension or dismissal contrary to ORS 241.016 to 241.990 241.415Transfers and reinstatement 241.420Suspensions 241.425Tenure; causes for dismissal 241.430Dismissal only for cause; written accusation 241.435Necessity of a hearing prior to dismissal 241.440Investigation of dismissal 241.445Right of employee to public hearing and representation; limitations 241.450Orders of commission on review of investigation 241.455Order is final if unanimous 241.460Orders appealable when not unanimous; issues on appeal limited 241.505Prohibited conduct generally 241.510[Repealed by 1967 c.630 §5] 241.515[Repealed by 1967 c.630 §5] 241.520[Repealed by 1967 c.630 §5] 241.525Corrupt practices prohibited 241.530Limitations on recommendations of applicants 241.990Penalties; jurisdiction

Chapter 241 — Civil Service for County Employees

ORS 241.090 Offices and clerical help for commission

The board of county commissioners shall provide the commission with suitable and convenient rooms and accommodations at the county courthouse, and cause the same to be furnished, heated, lighted and supplied with all office supplies and equipment necessary to carry on the business of the commission. The board shall also provide the commission with such clerical assistance as may be necessary.

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