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The Oregon Salmon Commission (OSC) has nine members appointed from the industry by the Director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture.

Six members are fishermen (producers - who fish for the salmon). One of the producers shall be from each of three geographic areas: Northern Oregon border to North of Cascade Head; Cascade Head to South of Florence; and South of Florence to Southern Oregon border.

Two members are processors (handlers - who process, distribute, or market the salmon)

One member is a public member with an active interest in the positive economic development, production and/or marketing of salmon, but is not a producer or handler.

Members are appointed for four-year terms and may be appointed for a second term. The Oregon Salmon Commission holds 3-4 public business meetings a year.

The OSC represents the fishermen and processors in marketing efforts, as well as being a strong advocate of concerns regarding rules, legislation, or any governmental action which may affect the troll fishing industry.

Meet The Team

 

Our Primary Functions Are As Follows:

Marketing and Promotion

Attend trade shows

Attend events to promote Oregon Salmon

Advertising

Salmon donations for events

Communication

Tagline – Oregon Salmon Commission newsletter

Social Media

Website

Education

Involvement in issues of concern to the industry

Legislation affecting the industry

Small group education about the industry

Research

Work with researchers/scientists on issues related to the industry and fisheries

Regulatory

Attend meetings for development of seasons

Rules and Rulemaking

Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) determine how the Oregon Salmon Commission and other
state agencies operate, including how they interpret and implement state laws. Administrative
rules can also describe agency practices and policies. Rules may be adopted, amended, repealed,
suspended, or renumbered through a process known as rulemaking. Our rulemaking process
offers several opportunities to provide feedback on a proposed rule. After a proposed rule has
been approved and filed with the Secretary of State, that rule becomes adopted.

Additional Resources

Secretary of State: Oregon Administrative Rules Database
Oregon's Secretary of State maintains an archive and database of current Oregon Administrative
Rules, filings, and Oregon Bulletins.

Oregon Transparency Rules Page
Oregon's Transparency website is a multi-agency resource.

Public Meetings Law Grievances
To file a grievance for a public meetings law violation, send the written grievance to the Oregon
Salmon Commission Executive Director via email: info@oregonsalmon.org or PO Box 16338
Portland, OR 97216.

Adopted Rules

The Oregon Salmon Commission is the formal policy and rulemaking body. Proposed rules only
become effective when the Commission adopts them. The following rules apply:
OAR Chapter 646, Division 1: Procedural Rules
OAR Chapter 646, Division 10: Reporting and Payment of Assessments
OAR Chapter 646, Division 20: Request for Public Records
OAR Chapter 646, Division 30: Commission Terms, Make-Up and Qualifications
OAR Chapter 646, Division 40: Commission Per Diem Compensation and Expense
Reimbursement

Proposed Rules
The Oregon Salmon Commission does not currently have any proposed rules. When the
Commission engages in rulemaking, it includes on this page a statement of potential fiscal
impact of the proposed rule; summary of the proposed rule; FAQ documents pertaining to the
rulemaking; and minutes or recordings from rulemaking meetings. Public comments will also be
published on this page during the rulemaking process.

Rulemaking Calendar
The Oregon Salmon Commission does not currently have any rulemaking scheduled for the
current year.

 

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