As used in ORS 243.796 to 243.806:\n(1) 'Designated representative' means a public employee:\n(a) Who is designated by the exclusive representative as a representative for the employees in a bargaining unit; and\n(b) For whom:\n(A) Reasonable paid time is granted under ORS 243.798; or\n(B) Release time is granted under ORS 243.802.\n(2) 'Release time' means the period of time when a public employee who is a designated representative takes a leave of absence from the employee’s regular public employment to conduct labor organization business.\n(3) 'Retirement credit' has the meaning given that term in ORS 238.005. [2019 c.429 §2]
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