Oregon Code § 185.520·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Commission for Women; confirmation; term; officers; meetings; funds.
(1) The membership of the
Commission for Women shall be comprised of 11 members, to include two
representatives from the Legislative Assembly, one appointed by the President
of the Senate, one appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Nine
members shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate pursuant
to section 4, Article III, Oregon Constitution. To the extent possible, members
appointed by the Governor shall provide for representation from all areas of
the state. All of the members of the commission shall be residents of this
state.
(2) Members
appointed by the Governor shall serve for four-year terms. Legislators shall
serve two-year terms.
(3) The
commission members shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for terms of
one year and shall determine the duties of the officers.
(4) Members shall
meet at the call of the chairperson not less than three times annually.
(5) Consistent
with Oregon law, the commission may receive and accept funds for purposes
consistent with the creation of the commission. [1983 c.105 §2; 2005 c.818 §7a;
2011 c.55 §1; 2019 c.73 §4]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 185.520
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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