Notwithstanding ORS 173.900 and 173.903, if a vacancy occurs in the position of the Legislative Equity Officer before the expiration of the term of the officer, the Joint Committee on Conduct may select an acting replacement for the vacated officer. The acting equity officer selected by the committee serves at the committee’s pleasure until a Legislative Equity Officer is appointed under ORS 173.900. [2019 c.604 §3]
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