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 […]
Section 185.620 – Duties.
(1) The Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs shall: (a) 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. (b) Establish an Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs Network to facilitate the work of […]
Section 185.200 – Compensation and expenses.
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. [1983 c.726 §11; 1989 c.224 §24]
Section 185.625 – Additional duties.
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 in this […]
Section 185.225 – Standards for sign language interpreters in public schools; rules.
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. [1991 c.365 §4; 2005 c.663 […]
Section 185.650 – Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement; director; staff; duties; rules.
(1) There is established within the office of the Governor the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement for the purpose of operating a statewide immigrant and refugee integration strategy. (2) 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, […]
Section 185.230 – Contract to provide sign language interpreters for state agencies; fees.
(1) Any public agency may contract with the Department of Human Services for the coordination and provision of sign language interpreter services. (2) 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 interpretation […]
Section 185.310 – Policy; report.
(1) 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. (2) The commission shall make recommendations to the Governor and shall report to each odd-numbered […]
Section 185.320 – Commission on Hispanic Affairs; confirmation; term; officers; quorum; compensation and expenses.
(1) 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, […]
Section 185.330 – Duties.
In carrying out the duties of ORS 185.310 to 185.330, the Commission on Hispanic Affairs shall: (1) Monitor existing programs and legislation designed to meet the needs of the Hispanic population. (2) Identify and research problem areas and issues affecting the Hispanic community and recommend actions to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly, including recommendations […]