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Board of Governors Election
The Oregon State Bar is currently seeking candidates for the Board of Governors
election. Regions 1, 3 and 5 each have one seat open to active bar members
who file candidate forms by May 13. Board terms are four years and begin on
January 1, 2009.
Region 1 includes Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River,
Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa,
Wasco and Wheeler Counties.
Region 3 encompasses Benton, Boos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Lincoln
and Linn Counties.
Region 5 consists of Multnomah County.
The BOG meets five times a year, in various locations around the state, on
a Friday and the following Saturday morning. BOG committees meet, at
the bar center, three to four weeks prior to BOG meetings. Members of the board
also serve as liaisons to the Professional Liability Fund, bar sections, committees,
and numerous other bar groups.
Following is a link to the candidate statement form:
Board of Governors Candidate Form
Please contact Danielle Edwards at 503-431-6426 or 800-452-8260, ext. 426 or dedwards@osbar.org with any questions.
OSB Board of Governors
The Board of Governors governs the Bar, determines the general policies of the Bar and approves its budget each year. The Executive Director, appointed by and acting under the supervision of the Board, implements, administers and supervises the Bar’s operation and program activities.
The Oregon State Bar is governed by a Board of Governors consisting of twelve lawyers elected from six regions and four public members appointed by the board.
Pursuant to ORS 9.080(1), the board is charged with the executive functions of the state bar and "shall at all times direct its power to the advancement of the science of jurisprudence and the improvement of the administrative of justice." The board has authority to "adopt, alter, amend and repeal bylaws and to adopt new bylaws containing provisions for the regulation and management of the affairs of the state bar not inconsistent with law."