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2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 10, Chapters 366 - 430
ORS Chapter 417
417.810 Office of Children s Advocate established; appointment; staff.

Universal Citation:
OR Rev Stat § 417.810 (through Leg Sess 2011)
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(1) The Office of Children s Advocate is established in the Department of Human Services. The office is under the supervision and control of the Children s Advocate, who is responsible for the performance of the duties, functions and powers of the office. With the concurrence of the Governor, the Director of Human Services shall appoint the Children s Advocate and may terminate the Children s Advocate.

(2) Subject to available funds and the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 240, the Children s Advocate may hire staff to carry out the duties, functions and powers of the office and shall prescribe their duties and fix their compensation.

(3) The Children s Advocate shall be a person who has background and experience in:

(a) Law enforcement with particular emphasis on crimes involving child victims; or

(b) Social work with particular emphasis on child abuse. [1993 c.678 8; 2003 c.591 4]

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