# ORS § 240.010: 240.010 Purpose of chapter

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T22_C240_S240.010

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 240.010
- **Heading:** 240.010 Purpose of chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.010

## Text

The general purpose of this chapter is to establish for the state a system of personnel administration based on merit principles. [Amended by 1979 c.468 §3]

Source: Section 240.010 — Purpose of chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors240.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 240.005 240.005 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T22_C240_S240.005.md)
- [ORS § 240.010 240.010 Purpose of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T22_C240_S240.010.md)
- [ORS § 240.011 240.011 Policy on public service contracts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T22_C240_S240.011.md)
- [ORS § 240.012 240.012 Job sharing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T22_C240_S240.012.md)
- [ORS § 240.013 240.013 Job-sharing positions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T22_C240_S240.013.md)
- [ORS § 240.015 240.015 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T22_C240_S240.015.md)
- [ORS § 240.055 240.055 Personnel Division](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T22_C240_S240.055.md)
- [ORS § 240.057 240.057 Administrator of Personnel Division](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T22_C240_S240.057.md)
- [ORS § 240.060 240.060 Employment Relations Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T22_C240_S240.060.md)
- [ORS § 240.065 240.065 Appointment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T22_C240_S240.065.md)
- [ORS § 240.071 240.071 Compensation and expenses of members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T22_C240_S240.071.md)
- [ORS § 240.075 240.075 Removal of members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T22_C240_S240.075.md)
- [ORS § 240.080 240.080 Chairperson appointed by Governor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T22_C240_S240.080.md)
- [ORS § 240.086 240.086 Duties of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T22_C240_S240.086.md)

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