Oregon Law
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516.010Definitions 516.020Creation of department 516.030Duties of department 516.035Powers of department 516.040[Repealed by 1971 c.441 §6] 516.045[Repealed by 1993 c.260 §12] 516.050[Repealed by 1993 c.260 §12] 516.060[Repealed by 1993 c.260 §12] 516.061Department surcharge to fund electronic permitting system; reduction 516.070Geology and Mineral Industries Account; subaccounts; sources; uses 516.080Governing board; members; term; confirmation; meetings; compensation and expenses; quorum 516.090General duties and powers of board; rules 516.100Reports and publications of department 516.110[Repealed by 1993 c.260 §12] 516.120State Geologist; appointment; qualifications 516.130Duties of State Geologist; bond; employment of personnel; report to board 516.133Prohibited activities; conflicts of interest 516.135Avoidance of ground water resource contamination; department actions 516.140[Repealed by 1957 c.233 §2]

Chapter 516 — Department of Geology and Mineral Industries

ORS 516.120 State Geologist; appointment; qualifications

(1)

The position of State Geologist within the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries is created. In consultation with the Governor, the governing board of the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries shall appoint the State Geologist.

(2)

The State Geologist shall be qualified to perform as well as to direct the technical and executive work of the department as determined by the board and shall be a geologist, engineer or other technical specialist with a broad background of practical experience related to programs of the department.

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