ORS 476.020 State Fire Marshal; appointment; qualifications

The Department of the State Fire Marshal is established. The department is under the supervision and control of the State Fire Marshal.

The Governor shall appoint the State Fire Marshal, who holds the office at the pleasure of the Governor. The appointment of the State Fire Marshal is subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner prescribed by ORS 171.562 and 171.565.

The State Fire Marshal shall be qualified to direct the technical and executive work of the department as determined by the Governor and shall have education or training related to the programs of the department and significant experience in managing fire protection or related programs.

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

Subject to the approval of the Governor, the State Fire Marshal may organize and reorganize the administrative structure of the department as the State Fire Marshal considers appropriate to properly conduct the work of the department.

The State Fire Marshal may divide the functions of the department into administrative divisions. Subject to the approval of the Governor, the State Fire Marshal may appoint an individual to administer each division. The administrator of each division serves at the pleasure of the State Fire Marshal 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.