ORS 241.135
Conduct of hearings and investigations

  • rules
All hearings and investigations before the commission, or designated commissioner, shall be governed by ORS 241.016 (Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990) to 241.990 (Penalties) and by rules of practice and procedure to be adopted by the commission. In the conduct thereof neither the commission, nor designated commissioner, shall be bound by the technical rules of evidence.

Source: Section 241.135 — Conduct of hearings and investigations; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors241.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

241.002
Creating or changing county civil service by election 241.004
ORS 241.002 to 241.009 not exclusive method for approval of system 241.006
Submitting proposals relating to county civil service 241.009
Initiative or referendum 241.016
Definitions for ORS 241.016 to 241.990 241.020
Counties subject to ORS 241.016 to 241.990 241.025
Positions subject to civil service 241.055
Construction of ORS 241.016 to 241.990 241.065
County civil service commission 241.070
Qualifications of commissioners 241.075
Term of office and removal of commissioners 241.080
Quorum 241.085
Secretary of commission 241.090
Offices and clerical help for commission 241.095
Officers and employees to assist commission 241.100
Legal representation of commission 241.105
Preservation and destruction of records and examinations 241.110
Rules of commission 241.115
Notice by publication 241.120
Investigation and inspection by commission 241.125
Compelling attendance of witnesses and production of documents 241.130
Depositions of witnesses 241.135
Conduct of hearings and investigations 241.140
Conclusiveness of orders, decisions, rules or regulations 241.145
Witness fees 241.150
Reports of appointments and separations 241.155
Official roster 241.205
Basis of appointment and promotion generally 241.210
Board of county commissioners to control creation of positions and fixing of compensation 241.215
Classification and compensation 241.220
Examinations 241.225
Qualification for examination 241.230
Character of examinations 241.235
Civil service examiners 241.240
Credits to experienced applicants 241.245
Examinations for promotions 241.250
Register of eligibles 241.255
Vacancies filled by promotion if practicable 241.260
Classified civil service vacancies 241.265
Probationary appointments 241.270
Waiver of appointment 241.275
Permanent appointments 241.280
Temporary appointments 241.285
Emergency appointments 241.290
Efficiency records 241.295
Appointments and promotions to be made only as provided in ORS 241.016 to 241.990 241.300
Appointment of undersheriff, deputy undersheriff and administrative aide 241.405
Leaves of absence 241.410
Prohibition of transfer, reinstatement, suspension or dismissal contrary to ORS 241.016 to 241.990 241.415
Transfers and reinstatement 241.420
Suspensions 241.425
Tenure 241.430
Dismissal only for cause 241.435
Necessity of a hearing prior to dismissal 241.440
Investigation of dismissal 241.445
Right of employee to public hearing and representation 241.450
Orders of commission on review of investigation 241.455
Order is final if unanimous 241.460
Orders appealable when not unanimous 241.505
Prohibited conduct generally 241.525
Corrupt practices prohibited 241.530
Limitations on recommendations of applicants 241.990
Penalties

Current through early 2026

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