ORS 243.796: Definitions for ORS 243.796 to 243.806.

As used in ORS 243.796 to 243.806:

      (1) “Designated representative” means a public employee:

      (a) Who is designated by the exclusive representative as a representative for the employees in a bargaining unit; and

      (b) For whom:

      (A) Reasonable paid time is granted under ORS 243.798; or

      (B) Release time is granted under ORS 243.802.

      (2) “Release time” means the period of time when a public employee who is a designated representative takes a leave of absence from the employee’s regular public employment to conduct labor organization business.

      (3) “Retirement credit” has the meaning given that term in ORS 238.005.