Section 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.