2019 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services
Chapter 427 - Persons With Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
Section 427.401 - Oregon Human Rights Commission established; membership; rules.
(1) The Oregon Human Rights Commission is established within the Department of Human Services. The commission consists of nine members appointed by the Governor for not more than two consecutive three-year terms. The purpose of the commission is to safeguard the dignity and basic human rights of individuals who have an intellectual or developmental disability.
(2) The Governor shall appoint the following members who shall be confirmed by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 and 171.565:
(a) One member who is an individual who has an intellectual or developmental disability and who receives services under ORS 427.007.
(b) One member who is a family member of an individual who has an intellectual or developmental disability.
(c) One member who is a sibling of an individual who has an intellectual or developmental disability.
(d) One member who is a self-advocate for the rights of individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities and who represents, in a professional capacity, an organization that promotes disability self-advocacy.
(e) Two members who are representatives from a disabilities advocacy organization.
(f) One member who is a service provider as defined in ORS 427.101.
(g) One member who represents the Department of Human Services.
(h) One member who is an expert regarding behavioral intervention models that have been approved by the Department of Human Services.
(3) In making appointments, the Governor shall solicit and consider recommendations from the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities and Disability Rights Oregon and shall make appointments in consideration of the different geographical regions of the state.
(4) The commission may appoint any medical, behavioral and educational professionals as the commission deems necessary to assist the commission in an advisory capacity only.
(5) A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(6) Official action by the commission requires the approval of a majority of the members of the commission.
(7) The commission shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.
(8) If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective.
(9) The commission shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the commission.
(10) The commission may adopt any rules the commission considers necessary for the commission to carry out its duties under this section and ORS 427.109. [2019 c.296 §2]
