Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 410 § 410.320 — Governor’s Commission on Senior Services; LGBTQIA2S+ subcommittee

Governor’s Commission on Senior Services; LGBTQIA2S+ subcommittee. (1)(a) The Governor’s Commission on Senior Services is created. The commission shall consist of at least 21 members appointed by the Governor for terms of three years. (b) Prior to making appointments, the Governor shall request and consider recommendations from the area agencies 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. (c) 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. (d) 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. (e) The commission shall promote responsible statewide advocacy for elderly persons. (f) Members of the commission, other than legislators, shall be entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. (2)(a) The LGBTQIA2S+ subcommittee of the Governor’s Commission on Senior Services is established. The intent of the Legislative Assembly in establishing the subcommittee is to: (A) Work to improve state agency interactions and communication with, and support of, the LGBTQIA2S+ community; and (B) Create advocacy opportunities for, and support equity for, LGBTQIA2S+ older adults throughout state government. (b) The purpose of the subcommittee is to advise the Governor and the director or the director’s designee on the needs of LGBTQIA2S+ older adults and on how to improve the delivery of services to meet the needs of LGBTQIA2S+ older adults. (c) The Governor shall appoint nine members to the subcommittee after requesting and considering recommendations from the department, area agencies and organizations that serve or represent the LGBTQIA2S+ community. (d) At least five members of the subcommittee must be individuals who identify as LGBTQIA2S+, including at least one member who identifies as transgender. (e) Members appointed to the subcommittee must be supportive of the intent of the Legislative Assembly in establishing the subcommittee. (f) Members of the subcommittee serve for a term of three years and may be reappointed. (g) Members of the subcommittee are not entitled to compensation, but at the discretion of the commission may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses reasonably incurred by the members in the performance of the official duties in the amount and manner provided in ORS 292.495. (h) As used in this section, “LGBTQIA2S+” means lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, Two Spirit, nonbinary or other minority gender identity or sexual orientation. [Formerly 184.900; 1983 c.740 §130; 1989 c.224 §79; 1991 c.67 §103; 2001 c.900 §82; 2007 c.70 §175; 2023 c.567 §12]