Oregon Statutes - Chapter 9 - Attorneys; Law Libraries - Section 9.005 - Definitions for ORS 9.005 to 9.755.

As used in ORS 9.005 to 9.755, unless the context or subject matter requires otherwise:

(1) “Attorney” and “member” mean a member of the bar.

(2) “Board” and “board of governors” mean the board of governors of the bar.

(3) “Delegate” means a delegate of the house of delegates of the Oregon State Bar.

(4) “Executive director” means the chief administrative employee of the bar, appointed by the board. The executive director may, but need not be, a member of the bar; and the executive director shall serve at the board’s discretion and shall perform such duties as the board shall prescribe.

(5) “Governor” means a member of the board of governors of the bar.

(6) “House” and “house of delegates” mean the house of delegates of the Oregon State Bar.

(7) “Oregon State Bar,” “state bar” and “bar” mean the Oregon State Bar created by the State Bar Act set forth in ORS 9.005 to 9.755.

(8) “Rules of procedure” means the rules of procedure relative to admission, discipline, resignation and reinstatement of members of the bar adopted by the board and approved by the Supreme Court. [1975 c.641 §2; 1979 c.252 §14; 1995 c.302 §15; 1997 c.249 §5]

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