ORS 353.040
Board of directors

  • appointment
  • membership
  • meetings
  • removal of members

(1)

There is established an Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors consisting of nine members. The directors, except for the president of the university, shall be appointed by the Governor and shall be confirmed by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation).

(2)

Except for the president of the university, the term of office of each nonstudent member is four years. The term of office of the student member is two years. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on October 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment for one additional term. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become effective immediately for the unexpired term. The board shall nominate a slate of candidates whenever a vacancy occurs or is announced and shall forward the recommended candidates to the Governor for consideration. To assist the Governor in appointing the student member, the duly organized and recognized entity of student government shall submit a list of nominees to the Governor for consideration.

(3)

The membership of the board shall be as follows:

(a)

Seven representatives who, in the discretion of the Governor, have experience in areas related to the university missions or that are important to the success of Oregon Health and Science University, including but not limited to higher education, health care, scientific research, engineering and technology and economic and business development.

(b)

One representative who is a student enrolled at the university.

(c)

The president of the university, who shall be an ex officio voting member.

(4)

Directors must be citizens of the United States. Except for the president of the university, no voting member may be an employee of the university.

(5)

The board shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson for such terms and with such duties and powers as the board considers necessary for performance of the functions of those offices. The board shall adopt bylaws concerning how a quorum shall be constituted and when a quorum shall be necessary.

(6)

The board shall meet at least once every three months at Oregon Health and Science University. The board shall meet at such other times and places specified by the chairperson or by a majority of the members of the board.

(7)

The Governor may remove any member of the board at any time for cause, after notice and public hearing, but not more than three members shall be removed within a period of four years, unless it is for corrupt conduct in office. [1995 c.162 §4; 1999 c.291 §3; 2001 c.123 §4; 2015 c.767 §162]

Source: Section 353.040 — Board of directors; appointment; membership; meetings; removal of members, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors353.­html.

353.010
Definitions
353.020
Oregon Health and Science University as public corporation
353.030
Public policy of university
353.035
Certain laws to be liberally construed
353.040
Board of directors
353.050
Powers and duties of board and university officials
353.060
President of university
353.070
Products of individuals with disabilities
353.080
Report on activities and operations
353.100
Applicability of laws to university
353.108
Real property and facilities utilized by university
353.110
Authority to acquire private property
353.117
Creation of tax-exempt entity by university
353.120
Adoption of alcohol and drug abuse policy
353.123
Authority regarding resident tuition and scholarships
353.125
Creation of police department and commission of police officers
353.130
Public contracts
353.140
Funding request
353.160
Audits
353.180
Student education records
353.190
Effect of student religious beliefs on admission and attendance
353.200
Rights of students ordered to active duty
353.202
Credit for room, board, tuition and fees for students ordered to active duty
353.205
Credit for education and training received while serving in Armed Forces
353.210
Purpose
353.250
Alternative retirement programs
353.260
Personnel records
353.270
Compensation of officers and employees
353.280
Faculty
353.290
Reductions in faculty
353.300
Political or sectarian test prohibited in appointment of faculty or employees
353.330
Effect of law on bonds, certificates of participation or agreements for borrowing money
353.340
Issuance and sale of revenue bonds by university
353.350
Revenue bonds considered bonds of political subdivision
353.360
Refunding bonds
353.370
Notice to Legislative Assembly required if shortfall in moneys exists for payment of amounts under bonds, certificates of participation or agreements for borrowing money
353.380
Definitions for ORS 353.380 to 353.420
353.390
Authority
353.400
Delegation of board authority
353.410
University powers regarding financing agreements and credit enhancement agreements
353.420
Effect of financing agreement on tax status
353.440
Coordination of programs
353.445
Venture grant program
353.450
Area Health Education Center program
353.455
Family medicine residency network
353.460
Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences
353.470
Funding of institute
353.480
Pediatric dental residency program
353.485
Oregon Psychiatric Access Line program
353.550
Definitions for ORS 353.550 to 353.559 and sections 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18, chapter 921, Oregon Laws 2001
353.553
Short title
353.556
Purpose
353.559
Creation
353.600
Definitions for ORS 353.600 to 353.612
353.603
Grant distribution
353.606
Oregon Nursing Shortage Coalition Committee
353.609
Duties of committee
353.612
Nursing Education Grant Fund
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