Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 309 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH SYSTEMS DIVISION: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Division 11 - ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES
Section 309-011-0034 - Chair and Vice-Chair: Election and Duties

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 309-011-0034

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) The OCAC shall elect, by a majority vote, one of its members as chair and one as vice-chair, to serve for a two year term each, with the possibility of re-election for one additional consecutive term. The role of chair or vice-chair may be shared by two members, acting as co-chairs or co vice-chairs.

(2) The chair shall have the powers and duties necessary for the performance of the office. These duties shall include, but not be limited to the following:

(a) Facilitation of OCAC meetings;

(b) Ensuring that the content of OCAC meetings remains within the boundaries of its scope, purpose and authorities;

(c) Identifying meeting agenda items, in collaboration with the OHA representative;

(d) Calling special meetings

(e) Signing documents from OCAC as may be required by these rules;

(f) Making membership recommendations, in collaboration with OCAC, the OHA representative, and a 7 person committee of independent consumers and people with lived and living experience in behavioral health services., as defined in ORS 430.073; and

(g) With approval from the OHA Representative, the Chair may represent OCAC by responding to requests for information or participation pertaining to OCAC.

(3) The vice-chair or co-vice-chairs shall be responsible for the chair's or co-chair's duties in their absence.

(4) Early termination or resignation of a chair or vice-chair's position shall be filled by a majority vote, to serve a two-year term.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042 & 430.073

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 430.073

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