It is the intention of the Legislative Assembly to provide for the more effective coordination of the administrative functions of boards charged with responsibility for protecting the public through the licensing and regulating of health-related professions practiced in this state. Further, it is the intention of the Legislative Assembly to retain responsibility and authority in the professional licensing boards, members of which are qualified by education, training and experience to make the necessary judgments, for decisions on qualifications, standards of practice, licensing, enforcement, discipline and other discretionary functions relating to professional activities. The professional licensing boards shall have authority to employ such personnel as they consider necessary to carry out their respective functions and shall maintain full budgetary control over the boards’ expenditures and their recommendations for legislation including but not limited to appropriations. Expenditures are subject to the allotment system under ORS 291.232 to 291.260 and rules adopted thereunder. Budgets shall be prepared pursuant to ORS 291.201 to 291.226 and rules adopted thereunder. [Formerly 184.830; 2001 c.900 §72]
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