Oregon Revised Statutes
Or. Rev. Stat. § 241.205 (2026)
Basis of appointment and promotion generally
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241.205 Basis of appointment and promotion generally. Except as otherwise expressly provided in ORS 241.016 to 241.990, the appointment and promotion of all persons to or in all positions subject to the provisions of ORS 241.016 to 241.990 shall be made solely upon merit, efficiency and fitness, which shall be ascertained by open competitive examination and impartial investigation.
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case, 1973–1973 · leading case: Schlichting v. Bergstrom, 511 P.2d 846 (Or. Ct. App. 1973).
Schlichting v. Bergstrom, 511 P.2d 846 (Or. Ct. App. 1973). “«‡ * * # * ④ We note in passing that plaintiff does not challenge another feature of the same statutory scheme—that 'being hired and promoted in the larger counties depends on merit measured by performance on competitive examinations, ORS 241.205', while being hired and promoted…”
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