Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 238.645 (2026)

Director and staff

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      238.645 Director and staff. The system shall be administered, subject to the limitations of this chapter, ORS chapter 238A and the budget prescribed by the board, by the director provided for by ORS 238.630 and by a staff which the board authorizes and which the director appoints. The director shall hold that position during the discretion of the board and the members of the staff shall hold their respective positions during the discretion of the director. No member of the staff may be removed from it, however, in a manner contrary to the laws of the state regarding civil service. The director shall furnish such bond as is required by the board. [Formerly 237.259; 2003 c.733 §58]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2018–2018 · leading case: Wright v. Pub. Emps. Ret. Bd., 425 P.3d 442 (Or. Ct. App. 2018).
Wright v. Pub. Emps. Ret. Bd., 425 P.3d 442 (Or. Ct. App. 2018). “630 ; ORS 238.645. The director has authority "to take all action necessary or desirable to administer the system," including but not limited to acting on applications for "correction of records, retirement for disability or service, and death benefits and allowances.”
Eugene Water & Elec. Bd. v. Pub. Emps. Ret. Bd., 430 P.3d 568 (Or. Ct. App. 2018). “630 ; ORS 238.645. OAR 459-001-0025(1)(b) *17 provides that the PERS director is " authorized to take all action necessary or desirable to administer the system including but not limited to * * * [a]ct[ing] on any application for * * * correction of records .”
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