After an investigation and public hearing, the commission may affirm or modify the action taken by the appointing power, or if it finds that the dismissal was not made in good faith for cause, the commission shall order the immediate reinstatement of the employee in the position from which the employee was dismissed. Reinstatement shall be retroactive and entitle the dismissed employee to pay or compensation or special privileges from the time of dismissal. The findings of the commission shall be certified in writing to the appointing power and immediately enforced by it.
ORS 242.802