# ORS § 240.011: 240.011 Policy on public service contracts

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T22_C240_S240.011

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 240.011
- **Heading:** 240.011 Policy on public service contracts
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 22 / Chapter 240 / Section 240.011

## Text

(1) The Legislative Assembly declares that the interests of the state are best served by a system that goes beyond consideration of mere short-term cost to encompass other benefits, such as efficiency, continuity of operations, public protection and avoidance of the spoils system. The state has a basic obligation to protect the public by attempting to assure the orderly and uninterrupted operations, services and functions of all public agencies.

(2) It is the policy of the state that contracts for public services entered into by any public agency be entered with full knowledge of costs and benefits to the public and that contracts be subject to ongoing review to insure accountability of the contractor for the quantity and quality of contracted services. [1989 c.862 §1(1),(2)]

Note: 240.011 (Policy on public service contracts) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 240 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 240.011 — Policy on public service contracts; review , 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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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T22_C240_S240.011. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.