ORS 401.062 Oregon Department of Emergency Management; appointment of director

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is under the supervision and control of a director, who is responsible for the performance of the duties, functions and powers of the department.

The Governor shall appoint the Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, who holds office at the pleasure of the Governor. The appointment of the director is subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner prescribed by ORS 171.562 and 171.565.

The director shall be paid a salary as provided by law or, if not so provided, as prescribed by the Governor.

For purposes of administration, subject to the approval of the Governor, the director may organize and reorganize the department as the director considers necessary to properly conduct the work of the department.

The director may divide the functions of the department into administrative divisions. Subject to the approval of the Governor, the director may appoint an individual to administer each division. The administrator of each division serves at the pleasure of the director and is not subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 240. Each individual appointed under this subsection must be well qualified by technical training and experience in the functions to be performed by the individual.