There are 16 local professional responsibility committees (LPRCs) in Oregon. These committees, each made up of volunteer lawyers and one public member, carry out investigative assignments from Disciplinary Counsels Office or the State Professional Responsibility Board. Complaints involving a lawyer in a locality may be referred to the LPRC if the nature of the allegations or the location of witnesses or documents are such that a proper investigation must be done at the local level. LPRCs prepare written findings in reports that are submitted back to the SPRB for evaluation and action. LPRC members typically serve three-year terms. One member of each committee is appointed to a one-year term as chairperson.