(1) The Oregon Law Commission is established to conduct a continuous substantive law revision program, including but not limited to the subjects stated in ORS 173.338.
(2) The Oregon Law Commission shall consist of:
(a) Two persons, at least one of whom is a Senator at the time of appointment, appointed by the President of the Senate;
(b) Two persons, at least one of whom is a Representative at the time of appointment, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;
(c) The deans of Oregon’s accredited law schools, or their designees;
(d) Three persons designated by the Board of Governors of the Oregon State Bar;
(e) The Attorney General or the Attorney General’s designee;
(f) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or the Chief Justice’s designee; and
(g) One person appointed by the Governor.
(3) The term of office of each appointed member of the Oregon Law Commission is two years. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the appointing authority shall appoint a successor whose term begins on September 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the appointing authority shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term. A member shall be removed from the commission if the member misses three consecutive meetings without prior approval of the chairperson.
(4) The Oregon Law Commission shall elect its chairperson and vice chairperson from among the members with such powers and duties as the commission shall determine.
(5) A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. [1981 c.813 §1; 1997 c.661 §1]
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