Additionally, membership shall include persons who are active in advocacy organizations representing the interests of disabled persons who are served in programs under the Senior and Disabled Services Division and consumers of services under Division programs, including low income, minority and disabled persons. At least a majority will be at least 60 years of age or older. The Commission advises on needs of elderly persons, recommends actions to meet the needs of seniors, and acts as an advocate for the elderly. The Commission also coordinates with other advisory groups within the Department of Human Services to avoid duplication of effort. Committees of the Commission meet to consider issues in specialized areas and submit recommendations to the Commission.
Committees also perform coordination and activities in specific areas.
The enabling statute for the Governor's Commission on Senior Services is ORS 410.320-340. Commission Support Records - Retain 4 years, destroy. Committee Records - Retain 10 years, destroy. The Policy and Rules Program prepares policies, procedures and Oregon Administrative Rules to comply with and implement federal, state, and judicial requirements relating to Division programs. The Program uses material and content developed and provided by Division programs and prepares, files and distributes Oregon Administrative Rules for all programs of the Division.