Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 658 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OREGON POTATO COMMISSION
Here’s a detailed overview of Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 658, which governs the Oregon Potato Commission under the Department of Agriculture:
📘 Chapter Structure & Last Update
Title: Department of Agriculture, Oregon Potato Commission
Last updated: May 26, 2025 (oregon.public.law)
Divisions:
Division 1 – Procedural Rules (§658‑001‑0000)
Division 10 – Assessments (§658‑010‑0015 to 658‑010‑0050)
Division 20 – Screening & Selection for Personal Service Contracts (§658‑020‑0005 to 658‑020‑0030)
Division 30 – Commission Makeup, Terms, Qualifications, Removal (§658‑030‑0010 to -0030)
Division 40 – Per Diem, Travel, Expense, Substitute Reimbursement (§658‑040‑0005 to -0140)
Division 50 – Public Records Requests (§658‑050‑0010 to ‑0060) (law.cornell.edu, oregon.public.law)
📝 Division Highlights
Division 1 – Procedural Rules
General rulemaking protocols (like notice requirements) mirror the Commission’s administrative procedures.
Division 10 – Assessments
Requires first purchasers or handlers to report and remit assessment fees monthly by the 20th, using Commission‑approved forms (sos.oregon.gov, law.cornell.edu).
Covers calculation and collection specifics—details available in §§ 658‑010‑0015 through 0050.
Division 20 – Personal Service Contracts
Specifies competitive procurement rules for services the Commission can’t provide internally (oregon.public.law, regulations.justia.com):
Justifies when external contracting is needed (e.g. specialized skills, cost-efficiency).
Outlines RFP methods, mailing lists, and competitive negotiation protocols.
Grants preference to bidders with commodity-commission experience.
Division 30 – Organizational Governance
Defines Commission composition rules:
Membership categories (handlers, producers, public members).
Term limits, qualifications, and geographic representation.
Grounds for removal—e.g., absenteeism, misuse of office.
Division 40 – Compensation & Reimbursements
Sets per diem (up to a set daily rate), travel and expense reimbursements, and provisions for paying substitutes.
Detailed conditions and claim deadlines are in § 658‑040‑0005 through 0140.
Division 50 – Public Records Requests
Lays out the process for accessing Commission records under Oregon’s public records statutes.
🧭 Rules Coordinator Contact
Gary Roth, designated rules coordinator for Chapter 658 – Oregon Potato Commission, located in Portland, OR (regulations.justia.com, regulations.justia.com, oregon.public.law, law.cornell.edu, sos.oregon.gov).
✅ Summary
OAR Chapter 658 provides a complete regulatory framework for the Oregon Potato Commission:
Rulemaking processes
Potato sales/assessment procedures
Contracting policies
Commission structure and accountability
Compensation guidelines
Public record access
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