Oregon Revised Statutes
The Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office is established to provide administrative support to: The Commission on Hispanic Affairs; The Commission on Black Affairs; The Commission for Women; and The Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs.
The Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office shall be staffed by an executive director, who is responsible for the performance of the duties, functions and powers of the office. A board consisting of the chairpersons of the commissions served by the office and the Governor shall establish the qualifications for and appoint the executive director. The executive d…
In performing powers and duties under ORS 185.005 to 185.025, the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office may utilize the administrative assistance of the Bureau of Labor and Industries. The office shall pay to the bureau a proportionate share of the cost of such administrative services, such share to be fixed by biennial negotiation between the office and the bu…
The Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office Account is established in the General Fund of the State Treasury. The account consists of the moneys received by the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office, or by the commissions served by the office, other than moneys appropriated to the office by the Legislative Assembly. All moneys in the account are appropriated continu…
As used in ORS 185.110 to 185.230, unless the context requires otherwise: “Advocate self-help group” means any organized group of individuals with disabilities who have joined together for purposes of informing the public of their needs and obtaining resources, services and benefits for their membership. “Consumer” means an individual with a disability, or…
The Oregon Disabilities Commission is created within the Department of Human Services. The commission consists of 15 members appointed by the Governor for not more than two consecutive four-year terms. Prior to making appointments, the Governor shall request and consider recommendations from advocate self-help groups and other interested public and private …
The Oregon Disabilities Commission shall: Advise the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority, the Governor, the Legislative Assembly and appropriate state agency administrators on services and resources needed to serve individuals with disabilities and recommend action by the Governor, the Legislative Assembly, state agencies, other govern…
The duties of the Oregon Disabilities Commission may include: Identifying and hearing the concerns of individuals with disabilities; Publicizing the needs and concerns of individuals with disabilities as they relate to the full achievement of economic, social, legal and political equity; Advising the Department of Human Services, the Governor, the Legisla…
The Oregon Disabilities Commission shall monitor the progress of each institution or college in accomplishing the elimination of barriers to access and shall be consulted if access needs and priorities determined by the physical access committee are significantly revised. The commission may recommend revision if the commission believes the needs or prioritie…
No employer shall retaliate against any employee member of the Oregon Disabilities Commission for any testimony given by the member of the commission before the Legislative Assembly or a legislative committee.
The Oregon Disabilities Commission shall meet at a place, date and hour determined by the commission. The commission shall meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or a majority of the members of the commission. A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The chairperson sha…
Members of the Oregon Disabilities Commission shall receive compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. Travel and per diem for state employees shall be compensated by the commission.
(Sign Language Interpreters)
The State Board of Education shall adopt by rule standards for sign language interpreters for persons in the public schools who are deaf or hard of hearing. In developing the standards, the state board shall consult with the advisory committee created under ORS 410.740 and the Director of Human Services.
Any public agency may contract with the Department of Human Services for the coordination and provision of sign language interpreter services. From funds available under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall contract with certified sign language interpreters to provide, for a fee established by rule of the department, sign language interpreta…
It is declared to be the policy and intent of the Legislative Assembly that the Commission on Hispanic Affairs is created to work for the implementation and establishment of economic, social, legal and political equity for Hispanics in Oregon. The commission shall make recommendations to the Governor and shall report to each odd-numbered year regular sessio…
The Commission on Hispanic Affairs shall be comprised of 11 members, to include two representatives from the Legislative Assembly, one appointed by the President of the Senate, one appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Nine members shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate pursuant to section 4, Article III, Oregon Co…
In carrying out the duties of ORS 185.310 to 185.330, the Commission on Hispanic Affairs shall: Monitor existing programs and legislation designed to meet the needs of the Hispanic population. Identify and research problem areas and issues affecting the Hispanic community and recommend actions to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly, including recomme…
COMMISSION ON BLACK AFFAIRS
It is declared to be the policy and intent of the Legislative Assembly that the Commission on Black Affairs is created to work for the implementation and establishment of economic, social, legal and political equity for Blacks in Oregon. The commission shall make recommendations to the Governor and shall report to each odd-numbered year regular session of t…
The Commission on Black Affairs shall be comprised of 11 members, to include two representatives from the Legislative Assembly, one appointed by the President of the Senate, one appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Nine members shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate pursuant to section 4, Article III, Oregon Const…
In carrying out the duties of ORS 185.410 to 185.430, the Commission on Black Affairs shall: Monitor existing programs and legislation designed to meet the needs of the Black population. Identify and research problem areas and issues affecting the Black community and recommend actions to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly, including recommendations …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
It is declared to be the policy and intent of the Legislative Assembly that the Commission for Women is created to work for the implementation and establishment of economic, social, legal and political equity for women and to maintain a continuing assessment of the issues and needs confronting women in Oregon. The commission shall submit to the Governor at …
The membership of the Commission for Women shall be comprised of 11 members, to include two representatives from the Legislative Assembly, one appointed by the President of the Senate, one appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Nine members shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate pursuant to section 4, Article III, O…
The Commission for Women may establish ad hoc committees to study specific areas and make periodic reports to the commission. The chairpersons of the ad hoc committees shall be appointed by the chairperson of the commission, subject to approval by the commission. Membership on ad hoc committees is not limited to members of the commission. The period durin…
The Commission for Women shall: Analyze the status of women and men under the laws of Oregon relating to civil rights, contracts, income, property and the family in order to assure full equity and treatment under the law; Monitor the implementation of laws affecting the legal rights of women; and Educate women about their legal rights and responsibilities…
Members of the Commission for Women who are not legislators shall be paid compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 from funds appropriated to the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office. Members of the commission who are legislators shall be paid compensation and expense reimbursement as provided in ORS 171.072, payable from funds appropriated to the…
COMMISSION ON ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AFFAIRS
The Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs is created. The commission has 11 members. Nine of the 11 members shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate under ORS 171.562 and 171.565. The President of the Senate shall appoint one Senator as a member of the commission, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives sha…
The Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs shall: Identify barriers to the economic development and trade opportunities of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans within this state, and advise state agencies and officials on issues related to those barriers. Establish an Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs Network to facilitate the work of the commis…
The Legislative Assembly declares that the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs shall work for the implementation and establishment of economic, social, legal and political equity for Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in this state and to maintain a continuing assessment of the issues and needs confronting Asian and Pacific Islander Americans …
OFFICE OF IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE ADVANCEMENT
There is established within the Department of Human Services the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement for the purpose of operating a statewide immigrant and refugee integration strategy. The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement is under the supervision and control of a director, who is responsible for the performance of the duties, functions a…