Oregon Revised Statutes Insurance § 741.003

(1) The health insurance exchange is under the supervision of the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(2) The director has such powers as are necessary to carry out ORS 741.001 to 741.540.

(3) The director may employ, supervise and terminate the employment of such staff as the director deems necessary. The director shall prescribe their duties and fix their compensation. An employee of the department, other than the director, who has management responsibilities or decision-making authority with respect to the administration of the health insurance exchange may not also have management responsibilities or decision-making authority with respect to reviewing rates, assessing provider network adequacy, approving forms, determining financial solvency or enforcing other legal requirements applicable to insurers offering health insurance, as defined in ORS 731.162, in this state. Employees administering the exchange may not be individuals who are: