(1) There is established a Board of Directors of the Oregon School for the Deaf, consisting of seven members of whom at least four are persons who are deaf. The members shall be appointed by the Governor as follows:
(a) One member who has attended the Oregon School for the Deaf;
(b) One member who is deaf;
(c) One member who is a professional with experience working with persons who are deaf;
(d) One member who is a professional with experience working with regional programs for persons who are deaf;
(e) One member of the business community; and
(f) Two members who are parents of a child who is deaf.
(2) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.
(3) A member of the board is not entitled to compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. [2007 c.858 §47]
Note: Section 48, chapter 858, Oregon Laws 2007, provides:
Sec. 48. (1) The Board of Directors of the Oregon School for the Deaf shall be appointed within 60 days of the effective date of this 2007 Act [July 31, 2007].
(2) Notwithstanding the term of office specified by section 47 [346.085] of this 2007 Act, of the members first appointed to the board:
(a) One shall serve for a term ending July 1, 2008.
(b) Two shall serve for terms ending July 1, 2009.
(c) Two shall serve for terms ending July 1, 2010.
(d) Two shall serve for terms ending July 1, 2011. [2007 c.858 §48]
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