ORS 236.605: Definitions for ORS 236.605 to 236.640.

As used in ORS 236.605 to 236.640:

      (1) “Public employee” means an employee whose compensation is paid from public funds.

      (2) “Public employer” includes any of the following entities that has accepted the transfer of a public program from a public employer in this state for maintenance and operation:

      (a) The state;

      (b) Cities;

      (c) Counties;

      (d) School districts;

      (e) Special districts;

      (f) Education service districts; and

      (g) Oregon nonprofit corporations.

      (3) “Transfer” does not include the transfer of an employee from a nonprofit corporation to a nonprofit corporation.