Oregon Statutes 125.700 – Office of county public guardian and conservator; expenses; termination
The county court or board of county commissioners of any county:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 125.700
- Conservator: means a person appointed as a conservator under the provisions of this chapter. See Oregon Statutes 125.005
- County court: includes board of county commissioners. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Guardian: means a person appointed as a guardian under the provisions of this chapter. See Oregon Statutes 125.005
(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. [Formerly 126.905; 2014 c.117 § 13]
125.700 to 125.730 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 125 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.