(2) A sheriff may also, by special written appointment, authorize any other person to do any particular act. A certified copy of such appointment shall be filed with the county clerk, unless indorsed upon the process, order or other paper so authorized to be served or executed.
(3) A deputy has the power to perform any act or duty that the principal has, and a person specially appointed to do a particular act has the same power in relation to the particular act authorized. The principal is responsible for the conduct of such deputy or person specially appointed except as provided in subsection (4) of this section.
(4) In counties having a civil service system covering deputy sheriffs, the sheriff shall not be responsible for the conduct of deputy sheriffs or persons specially appointed as provided in subsection (2) of this section. [Amended by 1963 c.331 ยง12]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections
Section 204.005 - Election or appointment of county officers.
Section 204.010 - Terms of office of county officers.
Section 204.013 - Numbered positions for office of county commissioner.
Section 204.017 - Election of county commissioners by numbered position.
Section 204.020 - When terms of office commence; filing oath of office and undertaking.
Section 204.112 - County compensation board; members; compensation review and recommendations.
Section 204.126 - Change in compensation of elective officers.
Section 204.601 - Number and appointment of deputies and other employees.