(2) The commissioners shall, at the time of their organization, choose from their number a chairperson, a secretary and a treasurer, who shall hold their offices until the first regular meeting in July, or until their successors are elected and qualified. These officers shall have, respectively, the powers and shall perform the duties usual in such cases and shall be known as the president, secretary and treasurer of the district. A majority shall constitute a quorum to do business and, in the absence of the chairperson, any other member may preside at any meeting.
(3) The commissioners may employ such engineers, superintendents, mechanics, clerks or other persons as they may find requisite, necessary or convenient in carrying on any work of the district and at such rate of remuneration as they may deem just.
(4) The commissioners may provide life insurance and retirement or pension plans for employees of a weather modification district, provided the insurer issuing such policy is licensed to do business in the State of Oregon. [1969 c.698 §31; 1971 c.23 §11; 1971 c.403 §13; 1973 c.796 §72]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Chapter 558 - Weather Modification
Section 558.010 - Definitions for ORS 558.010 to 558.140.
Section 558.040 - Application for license; fee.
Section 558.050 - Proof of financial responsibility.
Section 558.052 - Requirements for bonds used to meet financial responsibility.
Section 558.053 - Judgment against principal on bond; action against surety; satisfaction.
Section 558.080 - Contents of hearing notice.
Section 558.110 - Records and reports of operations; public examination.
Section 558.135 - Revocation, suspension, refusal to issue or renew license; procedure.
Section 558.203 - Application of election laws.
Section 558.210 - Incorporation for weather modification; limitations as to area.
Section 558.340 - Tax assessment, levy and collection; boundary change.
Section 558.345 - Disposal of taxes levied when organization declared invalid.
Section 558.350 - Employees’ retirement system.
Section 558.355 - Budget for retirement system.
Section 558.400 - Board of commissioners; powers; qualifications and terms of commissioners.
Section 558.410 - Board meetings; officers; quorum; employing assistance; employee benefits.
Section 558.415 - Procedure to increase number of commissioners.
Section 558.430 - Deposit and withdrawal of moneys; annual reports; records.