(a) A request to determine a candidate's eligibility under ORS 9.042 and OSB Bylaw 8.5 must be submitted in writing to the chief executive officer of the bar within 30 days after the final day on which statements of candidacy are required to be filed.(b) Upon receipt of a written request to determine the eligibility of a candidate, the board through the CEO will notify the candidate within five days and provide a copy of the request. The board will allow the candidate at least 10 days to provide any additional written materials to support their eligibility for candidacy.(c) The board may schedule a request to determine a candidate's eligibility at their next regular board meeting or at a special board meeting. The board will provide the candidate, and person who requested review, the date, time, and location of the board meeting at which it will determine the candidate's eligibility. The board must determine the candidate's eligibility in public session, and will invite the candidate and person who requested review to attend and present if they so desire.(d) The board will consider all materials provided, along with any oral statements presented at the public session, to determine whether a candidate is eligible for election to the board. Based on the materials provided, the board will consider whether the candidate has established, by a preponderance of the evidence provided, that the candidate is eligible for election to the board.(e) Within five days after making its decision, the board will notify the candidate and person who requested review of their decision in writing. If the candidate or the person who requested review does not seek review under ORS 9.042(3), the board will proceed with the election in accordance with ORS 9.042.Adopted effective 4/14/2023.