Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 166 - SECRETARY OF STATE, ARCHIVES DIVISION
Division 350 - BOARD AND COMMISSION RECORDS
Section 166-350-0010 - Board and Commission Records

(1)Appeal and Review Records Series documents reviews of decisions made by the board or commission or appeals to the board or commission concerning decisions made by state agencies, local governments, or special districts. Records may include but are not limited to narrative history or description of case; minutes and testimony; exhibits; reports and findings of fact; final orders, opinions, conclusions, or decisions; audio recordings; working papers; hearing schedules and lists of participants; and related correspondence and documentation. (Retention:

(2)Board and Commission Member Records Series documents board and commission activities and serves as a reference source for board and commission members. Records may include but are not limited to correspondence, plans, statements of goals and objectives, minutes, committee reports, budgets, financial statements, reports, and other reference material. Records are often compiled in a notebook for each member. (Retention: 4 years, destroy).

(3)Board and Commission Members Personnel Records Series documents the appointment or election and subsequent personnel actions of board and commission members. If the office is appointive, records may include appointment letters from the governor or agency director and confirmation by the Senate if required. If the office is elective, election records may be included. Records may also include but are not limited to resumes; applications; personnel actions; interest forms for executive appointments; job descriptions; employee data sheets; and related correspondence and documentation. (Retention: 10 years after final term expires, destroy).

(4)Board and Commission Meeting Minutes Series documents the official proceedings of the board or commission meetings. Records may include agendas; minutes; meeting notices; items for board action; contested case hearings schedules; committee reports; exhibits; and related correspondence and documentation. Records may also include audio recordings of meetings used to prepare summaries. (Retention:

(5)Board and Commission Formation and Organizational Records Series documents the formation and organization of the board or commission. Records may include but are not limited to by-laws; position and policy statements; mission and goal statements; rules and regulations; work plans; and related documentation. (Retention: Permanent, transfer to State Archives after 10 years).

(6)Commodity Assessment Records Series documents the assessment of fees to handlers, growers, and processors of agricultural products to fund the production and market research, educational, and promotional activities of the agricultural commodity commission. Records include the amount produced or processed and the commission's assessment per unit of production. Records also include the report sent to the Bureau of Census on a quarterly basis of the assessment amounts collected from the growers and processors. (Retention: 10 years, destroy).

(7)Commodity Promotion Records Series documents the activities of the agricultural commodity commission to promote the marketing and sale of agricultural commodities. Records may include newsletters; circulars; advertisements; seminar reports; trip records; promotional statistical reports; marketing budgets; special events records; press releases; and related documentation and correspondence. (Retention:

(8)Complaint and Disciplinary Records, Individual Series documents complaints brought against licensed and unlicensed individuals alleging professional practice violations and any resulting disciplinary actions. Types of complaints may include violations of laws, rules, or ethical standards; negligence; practicing outside scope of activities to which licensed; breach of confidentiality; and incompetence. Records may include investigation records; complaint forms; narrative description of complaint; complaint log; complaint disposition; hearings and appeals records; audio tapes; disciplinary actions such as suspension or revocation; and related correspondence and documentation. Access to these records may be restricted per ORS 192.501-502. (Retention:

(9)Complaint and Investigation Records, Establishment Series documents complaints brought against establishments alleging violation of laws and administrative rules that govern operation of the establishment. Records may include but are not limited to correspondence; description of complaint; case files; legal notices and orders; hearing records; audio recordings and transcripts; license and certificate records; exhibits; investigative reports; working notes and files; investigation committee records, minutes, and agendas; and related correspondence and documentation. Access to these records may be restricted per ORS 192.501-502. (Retention: 10 years after investigation is closed, destroy).

(10)Crop Production and Acreage Records Series documents the number of acres devoted to production of an agricultural commodity and the amount of production. Records may include but are not limited to crop production register, acreage survey, type of crop, year, total acreage, total production, name and address of grower, and related correspondence and documentation. (Retention: 5 years, destroy).

(11)Education Program Review Records Series documents the review of public and private educational programs, including college and university certification programs, to determine if licensure requirements, continuing education standards, or teacher certification requirements are being met. Records may include but are not limited to correspondence; reports from the college about its faculty, students, and curriculum; catalogs; self-study evaluations; lists of accredited schools; course listings and descriptions; program descriptions and literature; seminar and workshop agendas; and related correspondence and documentation. (Retention: 5 years, destroy).

(12)Examination and Administration Records Series documents the administration of license examinations. Examinations may be administered locally by the licensing board, by an outside examination service, or by a national board. Records may include but are not limited to examination order sheets; shipping receipts; sign-in sheets; correspondence with applicants; master copy of exams; development of exam and exam question records; sample exams with answers; examination booklets; and related correspondence and documentation. Records may also include results of the examination including a roster listing student name, ID number, and examination score. Records may include statistical data and analysis of exam scores and statistics on the administration of the exam in other states. Examination scores may also be found in the individual licensee files in Licensing Records. Access to these records may be restricted per ORS 192.501(4). (Retention:

(13)Incomplete License Application Records Series documents the application process that was initiated but never completed by the applicant. Series may include incomplete, pending, inactive, or denied status applications. Series includes the records of applicants whose files may lack one or more of the following: application, fee, documents such as certificate of education, and examination scores. Applicants may also lack the necessary education and experience, have low exam scores, or fail to satisfy other qualifications. (Retention: 5 years, destroy).

(14)Inspection Records, Establishment Series documents inspections of establishments to ensure compliance with laws and administrative rules that govern operation of the establishment. Types of establishments may include mortuaries, cemeteries, crematoriums, funeral homes, or barber and beauty shops. Records may include but are not limited to inspection ledgers; case files; advertisements; contracts; corporation history; inspection reports; license and certificate records; equipment checks; and related correspondence and documentation. (Retention: 5 years after last inspection, destroy).

(15)Licensee Rosters Series documents persons who are licensed by the board. Records consist of a list which may include licensee name, address, and phone number; license status (current, lapsed, or inactive); type of license; license number; employer name, address, and phone number; method of licensure; dates of initial licensure, renewal, or expiration; audit number; and related documentation. Roster may be published in the form of a directory. (Retention: 5 years after superseded, destroy).

(16)Licensing Records, Establishment Series documents the application process and licensure history of establishments regulated by state law and administrative rule. Types of establishments may include cemeteries, barber and beauty shops, mortuaries, crematoriums, funeral homes, pharmacies, animal euthanasia sites, dog kennels, drug manufacturers, or drug wholesalers. Records may include but are not limited to license and certificate records; applications; inspection reports; background investigations; staff resumes; reports; lists of licensed establishments; and related correspondence and documentation. (Retention:

(17)Licensing Records, Individual Series documents the process of licensing individuals who have met the professional standards of the licensing board. The licensing process may include application, evaluation, testing, training, licensing, and certification. Series indicates type of license and may include applications; certificate of education or college transcripts; verification of national or out-of-state licensure; examination scores; cashiering information on fees paid; copies of individual licenses; blank licenses and license audit records; verification of work and supervisory experience; resumes; continuing education records; and background investigative reports. Series may also include renewal notices; copies of licenses or temporary permits; special certification or permit documentation; apprentice and intern licensing records; and related correspondence and documentation. Records are arranged alphabetically by licensee name. (Retention: 5 years after license has lapsed or becomes inactive, destroy).

(18)Lobbyist Records Series is used to document lobbyist and lobbyist employer activities and to report these activities to the Ethics Commission. Records may include but are not limited to expenditure reports; registration statements; termination records; guidelines; correspondence; and related documentation. Series includes active, inactive, and terminated files. (Retention:

(19)Reports and Studies Series provides a record of findings, assessments, recommendations, research activities, studies, accomplishments, goals, and other activities of the board or commission. These reports or studies are reported to the public; the commission's umbrella or oversight agency; other agencies and organizations; the governor or legislature; or the federal government. Series may include project evaluation reports; public surveys; program or plan summaries; progress or performance reports; biennial, annual, or monthly reports; workload studies; photographs; monitoring reports; needs assessment studies; project outlines and schedules; administrative histories; statistics; working papers and drafts; and related correspondence, and documentation. (Retention: