Oregon Revised Statutes
Or. Rev. Stat. § 242.540 (2026)
Character of assessments
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242.540 Character of assessments. Assessments shall be practical in character and relate only to those matters that consider the relative fitness of the persons assessed to discharge the duties for the respective positions for which they are applicants. The assessments must consider professional skill, prior experience and bona fide factors that are related to the position. Nothing relating to an applicant’s political or religious opinion or affiliation shall be asked or given. [Amended by 2023 c.437 §10]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 2004–2005 · leading case: Walter v. Scherzinger, 121 P.3d 644 (Or. 2005).
Walter v. Scherzinger, 121 P.3d 644 (Or. 2005). “530, specifies the content of those examinations, ORS 242.540, requires the civil service board to scrutinize the character of all applicants to ensure that none "poses a danger to school children[,]" ORS 242.”
Walter v. Scherzinger, 89 P.3d 1265 (Or. Ct. App. 2004). “530 and ORS 242.540; and to maintain a rank-ordered register of applicants based on their exam performance, ORS 242.”
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