Rules for flexible benefit plans; costs. (1) In providing flexible benefit plans under ORS 243.221, the Public Employees’ Benefit Board shall adopt rules as are considered necessary for the establishment and administration of the plans

(2) The board may assess a charge to participating employees to pay the cost of administering the plans and may pay some or all of such cost from funds authorized to pay general administrative expenses incurred by the board.

(3) The board may contract with private organizations for administration of flexible benefit plans in accordance with rules adopted under subsection (1) of this section. [1989 c.804 §3; 1997 c.222 §39]