(1) There is established a Long Term Care Advisory Committee of seven members to be appointed in the following manner:
(a) One person appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;
(b) One person appointed by the President of the Senate;
(c) One person appointed by the House Minority Leader;
(d) One person appointed by the Senate Minority Leader;
(e) Two persons, from a list of four names submitted by the organizations of seniors, appointed by the Governor; and
(f) One person appointed by the Governor.
(2) All members are subject to confirmation by the Senate under ORS 171.562 and 171.565.
(3) The term of office of each member is four years. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the appointing authority shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the appointing authority shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.
(4) The members of the committee must be citizens of this state who are broadly representative to the extent possible of persons over 55 years of age, including persons with disabilities and members of racial and ethnic minorities, who have knowledge and interest in the problems of the elderly and are representative of all areas of the state. At least five members shall be at least 60 years of age. [1985 c.153 §6; 1989 c.224 §93; 2007 c.70 §240]
Section: Previous 441.124 441.125 441.127 441.130 441.131 441.133 441.135 441.137 441.140 441.142 441.145 441.146 441.147 441.150 441.153 NextLast modified: August 7, 2008