368.046 Employment of county road official

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OR Code › Title 31 › Chapter 368 › Section 368.046

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(1) A county governing body may employ an engineer or practical road builder as a county road official.

(2) A county road official shall work under the direction of the county governing body and shall:

(a) Assist the county governing body in preparing specifications for county work to be done on any road within the county;

(b) Superintend work done by the county upon roads within the county, whether the work is done under contract or otherwise;

(c) Recommend to the county governing body methods to be adopted for the construction, improvement, repair and maintenance of roads; and

(d) Perform other duties assigned by the county governing body. [1981 c.153 §9]

Source: Section 368.046 — Employment of county road official; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors368.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

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368.046 Employment of county road official · ORS § 368.046 | Frix