The deputy director and any assistant directors appointed under ORS 409.130 shall be in the unclassified service of the state. With the approval of the Director of Human Services, each assistant director may appoint deputies and principal assistants as necessary to conduct the work of the department. Notwithstanding ORS 240.205, deputies and principal assistants appointed by an assistant director shall be in the unclassified service of the state and shall serve at the pleasure of the director. In addition to their salaries, they shall, subject to the limitations otherwise provided by law, be reimbursed for all expenses actually and necessarily incurred in the performance of official duties.
ORS 409.150