(2) The term of office of each committee member is four years, but committee members serve at the pleasure of the superintendent. A committee member may not serve more than two consecutive terms, except that a committee member serves until a successor is appointed. If there is a vacancy, the superintendent shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.
(3) A committee member is entitled to the same compensation and expenses provided for members of the Oregon State Athletic Commission under ORS 463.125 when acting in the member’s official role as a member of the committee.
(4) A majority of the members of the committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(5) The committee shall gather, assess and update, when necessary, medical data for the purpose of recommending to the commission:
(a) Fitness criteria for unarmed combat sports competitors to be applied in prefight medical examinations;
(b) Medical procedures and substances allowed for use by seconds in an unarmed combat sports competitor’s corner;
(c) Emergency procedures for injuries;
(d) Post-fight examination and treatment procedures; and
(e) Safety equipment required to promote the best interests of the unarmed combat sports competitors.
(6) The committee shall periodically present to the commission the proposed safety and medical procedures developed under subsection (5) of this section for discussion and consideration for adoption.
(7) The committee shall identify and nominate for approval by the commission a sufficient number of medical personnel for unarmed combat sports events held throughout this state.
(8) A member of the committee who has been nominated by the committee and approved by the commission may serve as medical personnel. [2007 c.585 §9; 2017 c.235 §11]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment
Chapter 463 - Unarmed Combat Sports and Entertainment Wrestling
Section 463.015 - Definitions.
Section 463.025 - Licensing of competitors, managers and other officials; fees; rules.
Section 463.035 - Promoter license required; fees; rules; corporate surety bond.
Section 463.037 - Attendance of commission representatives at unarmed combat sports events.
Section 463.057 - Approval of amateur athletic organizations; fees; rules.
Section 463.113 - Oregon State Athletic Commission; rules; duties of commission and superintendent.
Section 463.155 - Compliance audits and verification; duties of superintendent; rules.
Section 463.165 - Licensing of officials; compensation and reimbursement; qualifications; rules.
Section 463.195 - Commission subject to ORS 291.201 to 291.222, 291.232 to 291.260 and 291.990.
Section 463.210 - Organizations exempt from licensing and bonding provisions.
Section 463.320 - Imposition of tax; amount; report; rules; payment; exceptions.
Section 463.322 - Persons exempt from tax.