Oregon Revised Statutes Occupations and Professions § 696.405

(1) The Real Estate Board is established within the Real Estate Agency. The board shall consist of nine members appointed by the Governor to hold office for a period of four years, but to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Seven members of the board appointed by the Governor must have been, before the date of their appointment, real estate licensees actively engaged for five years in professional real estate activity in this state. Two members to be appointed by the Governor shall not be real estate licensees or have been connected with, or employed by, the Real Estate Agency or a predecessor thereof. In case of a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(2) A member of the board is entitled to compensation or expenses as provided in ORS 292.495.