Section 185.410 – Policy; report.
(1) 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. (2) The commission shall make recommendations to the Governor and shall report to each odd-numbered […]
Section 185.420 – Commission on Black Affairs; confirmation; term; officers; quorum; compensation and expenses.
(1) 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, […]
Section 185.430 – Duties.
In carrying out the duties of ORS 185.410 to 185.430, the Commission on Black Affairs shall: (1) Monitor existing programs and legislation designed to meet the needs of the Black population. (2) Identify and research problem areas and issues affecting the Black community and recommend actions to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly, including recommendations […]
Section 185.510 – Policy; report.
(1) 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. (2) The commission […]
Section 185.520 – Commission for Women; confirmation; term; officers; meetings; funds.
(1) 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 185.530 – Special study committees.
(1) The Commission for Women may establish ad hoc committees to study specific areas and make periodic reports to the commission. (2) The chairpersons of the ad hoc committees shall be appointed by the chairperson of the commission, subject to approval by the commission. (3) Membership on ad hoc committees is not limited to members […]
Section 185.540 – Duties.
The Commission for Women shall: (1)(a) 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; (b) Monitor the implementation of laws affecting the legal rights of women; and (c) Educate women […]
Section 185.550 – Compensation and expenses.
(1) 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. (2) Members of the commission who are legislators shall be paid compensation and expense reimbursement as provided in ORS 171.072, payable from funds appropriated […]
Section 185.610 – Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs; confirmation; term; officers; quorum; compensation and expenses.
(1) 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 […]
Section 185.190 – Meetings; quorum; duties of chairperson.
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 […]