The State Interoperability Executive Council created under ORS 401.871 shall:
(1) Work with public safety agencies in the state to develop a Public Safety Wireless Infrastructure Replacement Plan as provided under section 2, chapter 825, Oregon Laws 2005.
(2) Develop an Oregon Interoperable Communication Plan. The goal of the plan shall be to achieve statewide interoperability within six years of September 2, 2005. In developing the plan, the council shall:
(a) Recommend strategies to improve wireless interoperability among state and local public safety agencies;
(b) Develop standards to promote consistent development of existing and future wireless communications infrastructures;
(c) Identify immediate short-term technological and policy solutions to tie existing wireless communications infrastructures together into an interoperable communications system;
(d) Develop long-term technological and policy recommendations to establish a statewide public safety radio system to improve emergency response and day-to-day public safety operations; and
(e) Develop recommendations for legislation and for the development of state and local policies to promote wireless interoperability in Oregon.
(3) Approve, subject to approval by the Superintendent of State Police, investments by the State of Oregon in public safety communications systems.
(4) Coordinate state and local activities related to obtaining federal grants for support of interoperability.
(5) Develop and provide technical assistance, training and, if requested, appropriate dispute resolution services to state and local agencies responsible for implementation of the Oregon Interoperable Communication Plan.
(6) Report, in the manner required by ORS 192.245, to the Legislative Assembly on or before February 1 of each odd-numbered year on the development of the Oregon Interoperable Communication Plan and the council’s other activities.
(7) Adopt rules necessary to carry out its duties and powers. [2005 c.825 §4; 2007 c.740 §35]
Note: See note under 401.871.
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