ORS 125.700: Office of county public guardian and conservator; expenses; termination.

The county court or board of county commissioners of any county:

      (1) After making a determination that there exists a need within the county for a guardian or conservator for persons who do not have relatives or friends willing to serve as a guardian or conservator and capable of assuming the duties of guardianship or conservatorship, may create the office of county public guardian and conservator and such subordinate positions as may be necessary to operate effectively the office of county public guardian and conservator.

      (2) May expend county funds for the purpose of operating the office of county public guardian and conservator.

      (3) After establishment of the office of county public guardian and conservator, upon the finding that the county does not need the service of a county public guardian and conservator, may terminate the office.