(2) Prior to making appointments, the Governor shall request and consider recommendations from the area agencies on aging and other interested senior organizations. The Governor shall designate a member to serve at the pleasure of the Governor as chairperson for a term of two years with such duties as the Governor shall prescribe. The membership of the commission shall be composed of persons broadly representative of major public and private agencies who are experienced in or have demonstrated particular interest in the special needs of elderly persons, including persons who have been active in organizations and advocates on behalf of elderly persons. Additionally, membership shall include persons who are active in advocacy organizations representing the interests of persons with disabilities who are served in programs under the Department of Human Services and consumers of services provided primarily to elderly persons and persons with disabilities under department programs, including low income persons, minorities and persons with disabilities. At least a majority of members shall be 60 years of age or older.
(3) The Governor’s Commission on Senior Services shall advise the Governor and the Director of Human Services on needs of elderly persons, and recommend actions by the Governor, the Department of Human Services, other governmental entities and the private sector, appropriate to meet such needs.
(4) The commission shall have authority to study programs and budgets of all state agencies that affect elderly persons. After such study, the commission shall make recommendations to the Governor and to the agencies involved. Such recommendations shall be designed to provide coordination of programs for elderly persons, to avoid unnecessary duplication in provision of services, and to point out gaps in provision of services. The commission shall also recommend development of a comprehensive plan for delivery of services to elderly persons. In carrying out these tasks, the commission shall coordinate its efforts with other advisory groups within the Department of Human Services to avoid duplication of effort.
(5) The commission shall promote responsible statewide advocacy for elderly persons.
(6) Members of the commission, other than legislators, shall be entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. [Formerly 184.900; 1983 c.740 §130; 1989 c.224 §79; 1991 c.67 §103; 2001 c.900 §82; 2007 c.70 §175]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services
Chapter 410 - Senior and Disability Services
Section 410.010 - State policy for seniors and people with disabilities.
Section 410.020 - Implementation of state policy.
Section 410.030 - Legislative findings on long term care options.
Section 410.040 - Definitions for ORS 410.040 to 410.300, 410.320 and 410.619.
Section 410.050 - General policy.
Section 410.060 - Policy for persons with disabilities served by department.
Section 410.065 - Comprehensive plan for long term care system.
Section 410.072 - Determination of annual budget levels for type B area agencies; rules.
Section 410.100 - When department to administer area agency programs.
Section 410.120 - Senior and Disabled Services Account.
Section 410.180 - Long term care reimbursement audit manual.
Section 410.190 - Representation of entities in contested case proceedings before department.
Section 410.210 - Area agency advisory councils; membership; duties.
Section 410.250 - Duties of type A agencies.
Section 410.270 - Operation of type B agencies.
Section 410.280 - Duties of type B agencies.
Section 410.290 - Conditions for designation as type B agency; plan of operation.
Section 410.295 - Authority of type B agency to regulate adult foster homes.
Section 410.300 - Transfer of state employees to type B agency; conditions.
Section 410.320 - Governor’s Commission on Senior Services.
Section 410.330 - Legislator members; expenses.
Section 410.410 - Definitions for ORS 410.410 to 410.480.
Section 410.420 - Use of funds for specified services.
Section 410.422 - Oregon Project Independence Fund.
Section 410.430 - Eligibility for authorized services.
Section 410.435 - Expansion of Oregon Project Independence; rules.
Section 410.440 - Priorities for services.
Section 410.450 - Determinations of eligibility; rules.
Section 410.470 - Fees; collection; records; use.
Section 410.480 - Required record keeping; audit.
Section 410.490 - Duties of department; rules.
Section 410.495 - Registry for adult day care programs in state; rules.
Section 410.505 - Definitions for ORS 410.505 to 410.545.
Section 410.520 - When assessment to occur; exceptions.
Section 410.525 - Disclosure of fees; waiver of assessment; additional assessment services.
Section 410.530 - Department authority; delegation; advisory committee; rules.
Section 410.595 - Legislative intent and findings.
Section 410.598 - Training and testing for home care workers and personal support workers; rules.
Section 410.600 - Definitions for ORS 410.595 to 410.625.
Section 410.602 - Home Care Commission; membership; rules.
Section 410.603 - Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Committee.
Section 410.604 - Duties of commission; executive director.
Section 410.605 - Private pay home care worker program; rules.
Section 410.606 - Referral of qualified individuals on home care registry.
Section 410.607 - Home care and personal support worker classifications and payment rates.
Section 410.612 - Collective bargaining.
Section 410.614 - Rights of home care and personal support workers.
Section 410.619 - Home care and personal support workers not state employees; exception.
Section 410.625 - Authority of commission; budget.
Section 410.710 - State policy on persons with disabilities.
Section 410.730 - Self-Sufficiency Trust Fund; rules.
Section 410.732 - Disabilities Trust Fund; rules.
Section 410.740 - Oregon Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services Program; advisory committee.
Section 410.851 - Policy on patient-based reimbursement system for long term care facilities; rules.