Chapter 2.48
REMOVAL OF COUNTY FAIR BOARD MEMBERS
Sections:
2.48.010 Definitions.
The terms contained in ORS 565.225 are defined as follows:
(1) “Inefficiency” means inability or failure to produce desired or necessary effects and/or outcomes, with a minimum of effort, expense, or waste.
(2) “Neglect of duty” means lack of adequate or appropriate attention, regard and/or care in connection with the county fair and fair board duties; failure to attend three or more consecutive meetings, or five meetings in a calendar year.
(3) “Misconduct in office” means behavior or impropriety that reflects seriously and negatively on the fair or fair board, or prevents or substantially impairs the member’s ability to maintain the respect needed for the discharge of fair board duties; behavior not in conformity with Oregon statutes or prevailing standards of law; dishonesty or malfeasance; or management that does not meet the minimum needs of the fair and county.
(4) “Incompetence” means lack or loss of needed, suitable, and adequate qualifications, abilities, or fitness to discharge the duties of the fair board.
(5) “Incompatibility” means lack or loss of capability to perform in reasonable harmony with fair board members, and with others whose contributions and associations are essential to the integrity and success of the fair and fair board; personality or temperament conflicts with others, to the point that it is unduly difficult for the fair board to continue normal functions in an orderly and efficient manner.
(6) “Dereliction of duty” means to abandon, desert, or forsake a duty of the office.
(7) “Other good cause” means any condition, situation, conduct, or behavior that significantly impairs the ability of the member or others to discharge the duties of the office in a timely and suitable fashion. (Ord. 250 § 1, 2011)
2.48.020 Removal.
Pursuant to the terms of ORS 565.225, a member of the county fair board may be removed by the county court for inefficiency, neglect of duty, misconduct in office, incompetence, incompatibility, dereliction of duty, or other good cause, as those terms are defined in CCC 2.48.010, or as those definitions are amended from time to time. (Ord. 250 § 2, 2011)
2.48.030 Notice and process.
Before removing a member of the fair board, the county court shall provide all notice and process as are required by law to be provided to the fair board member. (Ord. 250 § 3, 2011)