1. (1) “Administrative Support” means the tasks provided by the Oregon Health Authority, which are detailed in OAR 309-011-0230(b) below.
2. (2) “Advise” means to recommend, suggest, or inform.
3. (3) “OCAC” means the Consumer Advisory Council authorized by ORS 430.073 and comprised of consumers appointed by the Director.
4. (4) “Consumer” means a person who is receiving, or has received services for a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or problem gambling disorder; or identifies as having lived experience with a mental health condition, substance use disorder, process addictions or problem gambling disorder; or is currently or formerly the parent or caregiver of a similarly qualifying youth (up to age 25).
5. (5) “Director” means the Director of the Oregon Health Authority.
6. (6) Director’s Designee means the OHA staff member with delegated authority from the Director as liaison to the OCAC.
7. (7) “Majority Vote” means a decision agreed upon by the majority of appointed council members.
8. (8) “Oregon Health Authority Representative” means the individual(s) identified by Oregon Health Authority to provide administrative support to the OCAC.
9. (9) “Present” in relation to meetings means being physically present, or connected to the meeting process via conference call, tele-conference, audio, or video connection.
10. (10) “Public Meeting” means those meetings open to the public and governed by ORS 192.610 through 192.690.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 413.042 & 430.073

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 430.073

History

BHS 16-2024, amend filed 06/27/2024, effective 07/01/2024
MHS 25-2016, f. & cert. ef. 12-27-16
MHS 17-2012, f. & cert. ef. 12-28-12