Relating to the Department of Veterans' Affairs.

HB 2424 allows Oregon's Director of Veterans' Affairs to appoint a deputy director, who must be a veteran and requires Governor approval. The deputy director serves at the director's discretion, has full authority to act on their behalf, and remains under the director's control. This bill establishes a formal process for creating the deputy role, requiring a written appointment filed with the Secretary of State. It directly affects the department's internal structure and the eligibility of veterans for this specific leadership position.