Bill > HB2797

This bill expands the board of the Port of Morrow from five to seven commissioners by adding two new positions to be appointed by the Governor. These two additional commissioners must be registered voters within the port district, represent the district at large, and possess knowledge or experience in the trade sector. The new commissioners will be designated as Position No. 6 and Position No. 7, and will serve four-year terms, with the first appointments beginning July 1, 2027. Notably, one of the initial appointees will serve a two-year term to stagger the board's composition. The bill specifies that these new appointments do not affect the terms of existing commissioners and will be governed by the provisions of ORS chapter 777, with this bill's specific provisions taking precedence in case of any conflicts. This change aims to bring additional trade sector expertise to the Port of Morrow's governance by expanding its board and introducing gubernatorial appointments.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Transportation (Joint)

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