2019 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use
Chapter 185 - Oregon Disabilities Commission; Commissions on Hispanic Affairs, Black Affairs and Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs; Commission for Women
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 on legislative programs.
(3) Maintain a liaison between the black community and government entities.
(4) Encourage black representation on state boards and commissions.
(5) Meet at least annually in a joint meeting of the Commission on Black Affairs, the Commission on Hispanic Affairs, the Commission for Women and the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs to consider and act upon issues of mutual importance to the missions and statutory duties of the commissions. [1983 c.161 §3; 2013 c.353 §2]
