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 […]