Section 469.802 – Definition for ORS 469.802 to 469.845.
As used in ORS 469.802 to 469.845, “council” means the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council. [1999 c.59 §141]
Section 469.803 – Oregon participation in Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council.
The State of Oregon agrees to participate in the formation of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council pursuant to the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act of 1980, Public Law 96-501. Participation of the State of Oregon in the council is essential to assure adequate representation for the citizens of […]
Section 469.805 – State members of council; confirmation; qualifications.
(1) The Governor, subject to Senate confirmation pursuant to section 4, Article III of the Oregon Constitution, shall appoint two persons to serve as members of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council for terms of three years. (2) In making the appointments under subsection (1) of this section, the Governor shall consider […]
Section 469.810 – Conflicts of interest prohibited.
(1) A Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council member or member of the council member’s household may not own or have any beneficial interest in any stock or indebtedness of any utility or direct service industry. (2) A council member or a member of the council member’s household may not be a director, […]
Section 469.815 – Status of members; duties; attendance at public meetings; technical assistance.
(1) Persons appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate to serve as Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council members shall be considered to be full-time state public officials. Council members shall perform the duties of members of the council as specified in Public Law 96-501, consistently with the priorities contained in […]
Section 469.820 – Term; reappointment; vacancy.
(1) Each Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council member shall serve a term ending January 15 of the third year following appointment. A council member, except upon removal as provided in ORS 469.830 (2), continues to serve as a member of the council until a successor is appointed and confirmed. (2) A council […]
Section 469.825 – Prohibited activities of members.
(1) A person who has been a Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council member shall not engage in any of the activities prohibited by ORS 469.810 (2) and (3), within one year after ceasing to be a council member. (2) A person who has been a council member shall not appear as a […]
Section 469.830 – Removal of members; grounds; procedure.
(1) Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council members shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section. (2) The Governor shall remove a council member for the following causes: (a) Failure to attend three consecutive council meetings except for good cause. (b) Conviction of a […]
Section 469.835 – Salary of members; staff.
(1) Each Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council member shall receive a salary not to exceed the salary of a member of the Public Utility Commission, or the maximum salary authorized under section 4(a)(3) of Public Law 96-501. (2) Each council member is entitled to appoint one secretarial staff assistant who shall be […]
Section 469.840 – Northwest Regional Power and Conservation Account; uses.
(1) There is established a Northwest Regional Power and Conservation Account. Moneys received pursuant to Public Law 96-501 shall be placed in the account. (2) The account created by subsection (1) of this section is continuously appropriated for disbursement to state agencies, including but not limited to the Public Utility Commission, the State Department of […]
Section 469.845 – Annual report to Governor and legislature.
Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council members shall prepare a report which shall be presented to the Governor and to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Legislative Assembly on October 1 of each year. The report shall include a review of the council’s actions […]