Or. Admin. Code § 257-080-0050

Current through Register Vol. 64, No. 1, January 1, 2025

Section 257-080-0050 - The Board's Decision

(1) The Board shall adjourn the meeting and meet in private to reach a decision regarding corrective action, which decision shall then be reduced to written form.

(2) The Board decision shall state specifically whether removal or other corrective action is appropriate with a brief explanation of its rationale.

(3) In assessing an appropriate action the board may consider:

(a) The rank and corresponding duties and expectations for the position held by the member;

(b) The number and relative severity of sustained allegations; and

(c) Any information presented by the member at the meeting regarding the sustained allegations.

(4) The Board is not authorized to apply the concept of "progressive discipline" as a matter of right.

(5) The Board is not authorized to nor shall it require proof of "cause" as it makes a decision.

(6) The decision of the Board shall be delivered to the member and the Office of Professional Standards by hand-delivery or certified mail, return receipt requested, as is most expeditious.

Or. Admin. Code § 257-080-0050

OSP 3-2012(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-12-12 thru 11-1-12; OSP 4-2012, f. & cert. ef. 9-5-12

Stat. Auth.: ORS 181.280 & 181.310

Stats. Implemented: ORS 181.290 - 181.340