(2) The State Geologist may employ qualified persons subject to any applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law.
(3) The State Geologist shall report to the governing board of the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries as requested by the board concerning the administration of the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries.
(4) The State Geologist shall make every effort to complete promptly for publication all notes, charts and maps covering mineral and geological investigations of the department, so that public distribution of same may take place as closely as possible after the completion of field investigations.
(5) The State Geologist shall have charge of, organize and supervise the work of the department and perform such other duties as may be necessary to carry out the work of the department. [Amended by 1991 c.331 §74; 1993 c.260 §9]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources
Chapter 516 - Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
Section 516.010 - Definitions.
Section 516.030 - Duties of department.
Section 516.035 - Powers of department.
Section 516.070 - Geology and Mineral Industries Account; subaccounts; sources; uses.
Section 516.090 - General duties and powers of board; rules.
Section 516.100 - Reports and publications of department.
Section 516.120 - State Geologist; appointment; qualifications.
Section 516.130 - Duties of State Geologist; bond; employment of personnel; report to board.
Section 516.133 - Prohibited activities; conflicts of interest.
Section 516.135 - Avoidance of ground water resource contamination; department actions.