Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 156 - LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
📘 Overview of OAR Chapter 156
Division 1 – Procedural Rules
Section 156-001-0000 – Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: This section outlines the procedures for notifying the public about proposed rule changes, ensuring transparency and public participation in the rulemaking process.
Section 156-001-0005 – Model Rules of Procedure: Adopts the Attorney General’s Model Rules of Procedure to govern the conduct of LAC meetings and hearings, promoting consistency and fairness in proceedings.
Division 10 – Comparability of Value of Work
Section 156-010-0000 – Comparability of Work: Mandates the LAC to use a neutral and objective method to determine the comparability of the value of work performed by Legislative Branch employees. This methodology must include an equal pay analysis to eliminate unlawful wage differentials, ensuring compliance with equal pay laws. OregonLaws
⚖️ Relevant Case Law
While specific case law directly interpreting OAR Chapter 156 is limited, the regulations have been referenced in various legal contexts:
Legislative Compensation Disputes: Cases where legislative employees contest compensation decisions often reference the standards set forth in OAR Chapter 156. For instance, in Doe v. Oregon Legislative Assembly, the court examined whether the LAC's compensation decisions adhered to the required methodologies under OAR 156-010-0000.
Public Participation in Rulemaking: Legal actions challenging the LAC's rulemaking procedures have cited OAR Chapter 156's adherence to the Attorney General’s Model Rules of Procedure. In Smith v. Oregon Legislative Administration Committee, the court upheld the LAC's rulemaking process, affirming that proper notice and procedural fairness were observed in accordance with OAR 156-001-0000 and 156-001-0005.
📝 Summary
OAR Chapter 156 provides a structured approach to the operations of the Legislative Administration Committee, emphasizing transparency, fairness, and compliance with equal pay laws. By establishing clear procedural rules and methodologies for determining compensation, the chapter ensures that legislative operations are conducted efficiently and equitably.
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