ORS 672.615
State Board of Geologist Examiners

  • members
  • powers

(1)

The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall operate as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 182.456 (Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472) to 182.472 (Reports) for the purpose of carrying out ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees). The board shall consist of four geologists and one public member, appointed by the Governor.

(2)

Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States, and shall have been a resident of this state for one year preceding appointment. Each of the appointed geologist members of the board shall be a geologist registered under ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees). The State Geologist shall be an ex officio member of the board. Insofar as possible the board shall be composed of members having diverse geological specialties including at least one engineering geologist.

(3)

Members of the board shall hold office until the expiration of the term for which they were appointed and until their successors have been appointed and qualified. On the expiration of the term of any member, the successor of the member shall be appointed in like manner for a term of three years.

(4)

A person may not serve as a member of the board for more than two consecutive three-year terms.

(5)

The Governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetency, neglect of duty or other sufficient cause. Vacancies in the membership of the board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment as provided for in this section.

(6)

The board shall hold at least two regular meetings each year.

(7)

The board shall fix the qualifications of an administrator.

(8)

The board may:

(a)

In accordance with ORS 182.468 (Administrators) (1), select and appoint an administrator; or

(b)

Notwithstanding ORS 182.468 (Administrators) (1), enter into an interagency agreement with another state agency to provide for the sharing of an administrator.

(9)

The administrator may not be a member of the board.

(10)

The board shall fix the compensation of the administrator, who shall be in the unclassified service.

(11)

The board shall have the authority to appoint committees as required or as considered advisable to perform such duties as the board may direct. Such committees shall be composed of registered geologists. Membership on all such committees is at the pleasure of the board. [1977 c.612 §13; 1987 c.158 §135; 1987 c.414 §49; 1987 c.454 §1; 1993 c.744 §239; 1997 c.643 §24; 1999 c.1084 §63; 2019 c.277 §1]

Source: Section 672.615 — State Board of Geologist Examiners; members; powers, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html.

672.002
Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325 672.005
Additional definitions 672.007
Acts constituting practicing or offering to practice engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping 672.020
Practice of engineering without registration prohibited 672.025
Practice of land surveying without registration prohibited 672.028
Practice of photogrammetric mapping without registration prohibited 672.045
Prohibited activities relating to practices of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping 672.047
Right of entry by land surveyor 672.060
Activities not requiring registration 672.090
Issuance of certificates by board 672.098
Minimum qualifications for registration as professional engineer 672.103
Examination waiver 672.107
Structural engineer registration for performing engineering services on significant structures 672.109
Temporary permit to practice engineering 672.126
Minimum qualifications for registration as professional land surveyor 672.136
Minimum qualifications for registration as photogrammetrist 672.143
Temporary permit to practice photogrammetric mapping 672.146
Alternatives to degree requirements 672.151
Notice to candidates of examination results 672.153
Registration in new branch of profession 672.155
Establishment of fees by rule 672.157
Payment of fee required before issuance of certificate 672.159
Numbering and recording of certificates 672.162
Specification of branch 672.168
Expiration date of certificates 672.170
Renewal of certificate 672.180
Retiree exemption from registration renewal fees 672.195
Grounds for refusal to register applicant 672.200
Grounds for suspension or revocation of certificate or permit or refusal to issue, restore or renew certificate or permit 672.210
Procedure for suspension or revocation of certificate, permit or enrollment 672.215
Proceedings to enjoin violations of ORS 672.002 to 672.325 672.240
State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying 672.250
Term 672.255
Rulemaking authority 672.300
Investigation of complaints 672.310
Investigation of identity of person claiming to be registered 672.325
Civil penalties 672.505
Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705 672.515
Policy of ORS 672.505 to 672.705 672.525
Geologist registration 672.535
Exemptions from ORS 672.505 to 672.705 672.545
Practice of geology by proprietorship, partnership or corporation 672.555
Application 672.565
Certification in specialty 672.575
Examination 672.585
Certificate of registration 672.588
Continuing education programs 672.595
Registration of persons licensed in other jurisdictions 672.605
Seal of geologist 672.615
State Board of Geologist Examiners 672.635
Record of board proceedings 672.645
Appeals filed with board 672.655
Code of professional conduct 672.665
Charges against geologist 672.675
Grounds for reprimand, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew certificate 672.685
Reissuance of revoked certificate 672.690
Civil penalties 672.695
Public agencies required to contract with or for registered geologist 672.705
Fees 672.991
Penalties
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through early 2024

§ 672.615’s source at oregon​.gov