OAR 259-008-0075. Determinations of Eligibility to be a Candidate for Election to the Office of Sheriff

(1) Persons seeking an eligibility determination to be a candidate for election to the office of sheriff must: (a) File a nominating petition or declaration of candidacy with the county clerk or county official in charge of elections prior to submitting an application for an eligibility determination to the Department; and (b) Submit a completed application form, including any necessary supporting documentation, to the Department through a Department-approved submission process. (2) When the Department receives an application completed pursuant to section (1) of this rule, the Department must determine whether or not the applicant met the eligibility requirements on the date the applicant filed their nominating petition or declaration of candidacy. (3) The Department will file a copy of its determination with the county clerk or county official in charge of elections in accordance with ORS 206.015.