(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 on legislative programs.
(3) Maintain a liaison between the Hispanic community and government entities.
(4) Assist the Governor on the Governor’s equity-focused initiatives with policy advice, the study of long-standing community issues and the provision of community input, a community voice and leadership, as requested.
(5) Encourage Hispanic representation on state boards and commissions.
(6) Meet at least annually in a joint meeting of the Commission on Hispanic Affairs, the Commission on Black 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.132 §3; 2013 c.353 §1; 2021 c.290 §3]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use
Chapter 185 - State Advocacy Commissions and Offices
Section 185.005 - Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office.
Section 185.010 - Administrator of office.
Section 185.025 - Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office Account.
Section 185.110 - Definitions for ORS 185.110 to 185.230.
Section 185.130 - Oregon Disabilities Commission; qualifications.
Section 185.140 - Advisory function.
Section 185.230 - Contract to provide sign language interpreters for state agencies; fees.
Section 185.310 - Policy; report.
Section 185.410 - Policy; report.
Section 185.510 - Policy; report.
Section 185.520 - Commission for Women; confirmation; term; officers; meetings; funds.
Section 185.530 - Special study committees.
Section 185.550 - Compensation and expenses.
Section 185.650 - Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement; director; staff; duties; rules.