# ORS § 496.090: 496.090 State Fish and Wildlife Commission > Oregon · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.090 ## Section - **Citation:** ORS § 496.090 - **Heading:** 496.090 State Fish and Wildlife Commission - **Jurisdiction:** Oregon - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** OR Code / Title 41 / Chapter 496 / Section 496.090 ## Text (1) There is established a State Fish and Wildlife Commission that shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor. (2) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term. (3) All appointments of members of the commission by the Governor are subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) . (4) The Governor shall appoint: (a) Two members of the commission from the regional river basin management area set forth in ORS 536.022 (Water Resources Commission) (3)(a); (b) One member of the commission from the regional river basin management area set forth in ORS 536.022 (Water Resources Commission) (3)(b); (c) Two members of the commission from the regional river basin management area set forth in ORS 536.022 (Water Resources Commission) (3)(c); (d) One member of the commission from the regional river basin management area set forth in ORS 536.022 (Water Resources Commission) (3)(d); and (e) One member of the commission from the regional river basin management area set forth in ORS 536.022 (Water Resources Commission) (3)(e). (5) Members appointed to the commission shall be residents of this state, as defined in ORS 497.002 (“Resident” and “nonresident” defined) . (6) All members of the commission shall represent the public interest of the state and make decisions affecting the wildlife resources of the state for the benefit of those resources. Consistent with the requirements of this subsection, the commission shall provide for the productive and sustainable utilization of wildlife resources for all groups of users. (7) All members of the commission shall have a general knowledge of fish and wildlife issues, an understanding of the roles of federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon and of the relationships federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon have with lands, water and the natural resources that the commission governs, and an understanding of the operation and functions of public policy boards and commissions. In making appointments to the commission, the Governor shall: (a) Consider appointing members who possess knowledge or experience relevant to implementing the wildlife policy set forth in ORS 496.012 (Wildlife policy) . (b) Take into consideration racial, ethnic, gender and geographic diversity. (8) Failure of a member to maintain compliance with the eligibility requirements of subsections (4) and (5) of this section shall vacate membership. Members of the commission may otherwise be removed only by the Governor. (9) A member of the commission is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1975 c.253 §8; 1981 c.545 §11; 1997 c.249 §177; 1999 c.697 §1; 2001 c.762 §1; 2013 c.1 §75; 2023 c.429 §1] Source: Section 496.090 — State Fish and Wildlife Commission; members; terms; qualifications; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors496.­html (accessed May 26, 2025). ## Nearby sections - [ORS § 496.002 496.002 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.002.md) - [ORS § 496.004 496.004 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.004.md) - [ORS § 496.007 496.007 “Game bird” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.007.md) - [ORS § 496.009 496.009 “Game fish” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.009.md) - [ORS § 496.012 496.012 Wildlife policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.012.md) - [ORS § 496.016 496.016 Applicability of wildlife laws to commercial fishing laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.016.md) - [ORS § 496.018 496.018 Person with disability under wildlife laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.018.md) - [ORS § 496.080 496.080 State Department of Fish and Wildlife](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.080.md) - [ORS § 496.085 496.085 Fish Screening Task Force](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.085.md) - [ORS § 496.090 496.090 State Fish and Wildlife Commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.090.md) - [ORS § 496.108 496.108 Commission officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.108.md) - [ORS § 496.112 496.112 State Fish and Wildlife Director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.112.md) - [ORS § 496.116 496.116 Delegation of rulemaking authority to director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.116.md) - [ORS § 496.118 496.118 Duties and powers of director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.118.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T41_C496_S496.090. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.