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ORS 285a.060. Advisory and technical committees. (1) To aid and advise the Oregon Business Development Commission in the performance of its duties, the commission may establish such advisory and technical committees as it considers necessary. Such committees may be continuing or temporary. The presiding officer of the commission shall determine the representation, membership, terms and organization of the committees and shall appoint their members. Members shall be appointed with due consideration given to the geographic representation described in ORS 285A.040 (1). The Director of the Oregon Business Development Department, or designee, shall be an ex officio member of each committee. (2) Members of the committees appointed pursuant to this section shall receive no compensation, but may receive payment for their actual and necessary travel and other expenses while engaged in the performance of their official duties. [Formerly 285.030; 2009 c.830 14] (Department)
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ORS 285a.070. Oregon Business Development Department; organization; director; confirmation; duties and powers; rules. (1) The Oregon Business Development Department is established. (2) The department shall be under the supervision of the Director of the Oregon Business Development Department, who shall be appointed by and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. (3) The appointment of the director shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided by ORS 171.562 and 171.565. (4) Subject to policy direction by the Oregon Business Development Commission, the director shall: (a) Be the administrative head of the department; (b) Administer the laws of the state relating to economic development; and (c) Intervene, as authorized by the commission, pursuant to the rules of practice and procedure, in the proceedings of state and federal agencies that may substantially affect economic development within Oregon. (5) In addition to duties otherwise required by law, and subject to policy direction by the commission, the director shall prescribe rules for the government of the department, the conduct of its employees, the assignment and performance of its business and the custody, use and preservation of its records, papers and property, based on best managerial practices as determined by the director and in a manner consistent with applicable law. (6) The director shall organize the department in whatever manner the director considers necessary to conduct the work of the department efficiently and effectively, subject to approval by the commission. (7) The director may appoint all subordinate officers and employees of the department and may prescribe their duties, assignments and reassignments and fix their compensation, subject to any applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law. Subject to any other applicable law regulating travel expenses, the officers and employees of the department shall be allowed such reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses as may be incurred in the performance of their duties. (8) The director may delegate the exercise or discharge of any power, duty or function that is vested in or imposed by law upon the director to any department employee for the purpose of conducting an official act in the name of the director. The official act of any person acting in the name of the director by the authority of the director is an official act of the director. (9) The director may require a fidelity bond of any officer or employee of the department who has charge of, handles or has access to any state money or property, and who is not otherwise required by law to give a bond. The director shall fix the amount of the bond, except as otherwise provided by law, and approve the sureties. The department shall pay the premiums on the bond. (10) The commission shall report periodically to the Governor on the directors performance and make appropriate recommendations.
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ORS 285a.080. Salaries and expenses of personnel. The Director of the Oregon Business Development Department and all unclassified personnel shall receive such salary as may be provided by law or be fixed by the Oregon Business Development Commission. In addition to salaries, the director and all unclassified personnel, subject to the limitations otherwise provided by law, shall be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of official duties.
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ORS 285a.083. Authority to require fingerprints for criminal records check. For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195, the Oregon Business Development Department may require the fingerprints of a person who: (1)(a) Is employed or applying for employment by the department; or (b) Provides services or seeks to provide services to the department as a contractor, vendor, intern or volunteer; and (2) Is, or will be, working or providing services in a position: (a) In which the person is providing information technology services and has control over, or access to, information technology systems that would allow the person to harm the information technology systems or the information contained in the systems; (b) In which the person has access to information that state or federal laws, rules or regulations prohibit disclosing or define as confidential; (c) That has payroll functions or in which the person has responsibility for receiving, receipting or depositing money or negotiable instruments, for billing, collections or other financial transactions or for purchasing or selling property or has access to property held in trust or to private property in the temporary custody of the state; (d) That has mailroom duties as a primary duty or job function; (e) In which the person has responsibility for auditing the department or other business entities; (f) That has personnel or human resources functions as a primary responsibility; (g) In which the person has access to personal information, including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver license numbers, credit card information or criminal background information, about staff or members of the public; or (h) In which the person has access to tax or financial information about individual or business entities.
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ORS 285a.090. [Formerly 285.050; 1999 c.509 9; 2001 c.883 40; 2003 c.773 1a; 2003 c.800 7; 2007 c.858 29; repealed by 2007 c.804 86,87] (Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority Board)
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ORS 285a.091. Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority Board; members; terms; quorum. (1) The Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority Board is created as a policy-making and advisory body within the Oregon Business Development Department. The board consists of nine members as follows: (a) One nonvoting member appointed from members of the Senate by the President of the Senate; (b) One nonvoting member appointed from members of the House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (c) One member appointed by the State Treasurer; and (d) Six members appointed by the Governor. (2) Persons appointed members of the board must be Oregon residents, well qualified by experience to make policy and recommendations in areas of concern to the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority and to perform the duties of office. Members shall be appointed with consideration given to knowledge and experience: (a) In the field of state and municipal finance; (b) Of the infrastructure and public works needs in Oregon cities; (c) Of the infrastructure and public works needs in Oregon counties; (d) Of issues related to ports that affect the state; (e) Of issues related to special service district services furnished across the state; and (f) Of infrastructure and public works necessary to further Oregons long term economic growth. (3) The office of the State Treasurer may recommend persons with expertise in the field of state and municipal finance for membership on the board. (4) The term of a member of the board appointed by the Governor, the State Treasurer or the President of the Senate is four years. The term of a member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives is two years. (5) In case of a vacancy on the board for any cause, the appointing authority shall appoint a successor to serve for the unexpired term. (6) A member of the board may be appointed to serve two consecutive terms. A member who serves two consecutive terms is not eligible for reappointment within one year following the expiration of the second term. (7) The board shall select one of its members to chair the board for such term and with duties and powers necessary to perform the functions of the office as the board determines. (8) A majority of the voting members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. (9) Notwithstanding ORS 171.072, members of the board who are members of the Legislative Assembly are not entitled to mileage expenses or a per diem and serve as volunteers on the board. (10) Members of the board who are not members of the Legislative Assembly are entitled to compensation and reimbursement for expenses as provided in ORS 292.495.
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ORS 285a.093. Board duties; rules. The Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority Board shall: (1) Serve as a body to advise municipalities, state agencies and private persons on the development and implementation of state policies and programs relating to the infrastructure needs of this state and its communities. (2) Advise the Governor, the Oregon Business Development Commission, the Director of the Oregon Business Development Department and the Oregon Business Development Department on matters identified by the commission as being of interest to the Governor, the commission, the director and the department that relate to infrastructure and public works programs administered, and actions taken, by the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority. (3) Provide the commission with the opportunity to comment and provide direction on matters relating to infrastructure and public works programs administered, and actions taken, by the authority. (4) Seek and receive the views of all levels of government and the private sector with respect to state policies and programs to address the infrastructure needs of this state. (5) Prepare and submit to the director suggested administrative rules that the board determines are necessary for the operation of the programs under the direction of the authority. (6) Establish policies and procedures for loan and grant programs administered by the authority, except for the seismic rehabilitation grant program administered under ORS 401.910.
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ORS 285a.095. [1997 c.535 2; 2003 c.773 1b; 2003 c.800 8; repealed by 2007 c.804 86] (Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority)
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ORS 285a.096. Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority; duties; staff. (1) The Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority is established as an administrative section within the Oregon Business Development Department, subject to the supervision of the administrator of the authority and the policies and procedures established by, and recommendations of, the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority Board. (2) The authority consists of the administrator and all personnel employed by the authority. (3) Subject to subsection (1) of this section, the authority shall develop and administer programs and funds of the department that address the infrastructure needs of this state. (4) The authority shall provide the board with staff and other assistance as necessary for the board to perform its duties. (5) The authority shall employ, in accordance with the State Personnel Relations Law, the staff necessary to allow the authority to carry out its responsibilities.
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ORS 285a.098. Powers of Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority; administration of federal Community Development Block Grant funding program. (1) The Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority may: (a) Conduct hearings and conferences to develop facts, explain programs and activities, and obtain advice; (b) Enter into agreements with other public bodies, as defined in ORS 174.109, or associations or private persons for services to assist the authority and the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority Board; (c) Enter into agreements with other public bodies, as defined in ORS 174.109, the federal government, associations or private persons for cooperative endeavors that further programs administered by the authority; (d) Subject to applicable policies and procedures, enter into agreements for loans, grants or other assistance, including, but not limited to, direct purchase of goods or services, with local governments, as defined in ORS 174.116, special government bodies, as defined in ORS 174.117, or other eligible applicants for infrastructure development; (e) Appoint committees, consultants or other persons with expertise in infrastructure-related matters to advise the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority Board or the authority; (f) Obtain assistance or data from any state agency; or (g) Perform any other act necessary to carry out the duties of the authority. (2) The authority shall administer the states participation in the federal Community Development Block Grant funding program authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.
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ORS 285a.100. [Formerly 285.055; repealed by 2007 c.804 86]
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ORS 285a.101. Administrator; powers; rules; staff. (1) The Director of the Oregon Business Development Department, upon consultation with and the approval of the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority Board, shall appoint an administrator of the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority who shall serve at the pleasure of the director. (2) The administrator shall receive such salary as may be provided by law or as fixed by the director. (3) The administrator shall be the administrative head of the authority. (4) The administrator may suggest rules to the director for the government of the authority, the conduct of its employees, the assignment and performance of its business and the custody, use and preservation of its records, papers and property. (5) The administrator shall hire the staff necessary to allow the authority to carry out its duties. In accordance with the State Personnel Relations Law, the administrator and any manager hired by the administrator shall be in the unclassified service.
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ORS 285a.103. Oregon Infrastructure Finance Fund; sources; uses; rules. (1) The Oregon Infrastructure Finance Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Fund shall be credited to the fund. The Oregon Infrastructure Finance Fund consists of all moneys credited to the fund, including moneys from the Administrative Services Economic Development Fund, federal funds collected or received and fees, moneys or other revenues, including miscellaneous receipts, collected or received by the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority. The moneys in the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Business Development Department for the authority for the purposes of ORS 285A.091 to 285A.108. (2) The authority may finance programs and projects determined to further infrastructure development within this state by making grants or loans using moneys in the fund. (3) The Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority Board may suggest to the Director of the Oregon Business Development Department administrative rules for establishing standards, objectives and criteria for use of moneys in the fund. The department shall adopt rules to establish standards, objectives and criteria for use of moneys in the fund.
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ORS 285a.106. Prohibited acts. The Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority may not direct, supervise or control the policy, programs, personnel or administration of any program or entity unless specifically authorized by statute.
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ORS 285a.112. [2003 c.773 58 and 2003 c.800 1; repealed by 2007 c.804 86]
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ORS 285a.115. [Formerly 285.068; repealed by 1999 c.509 61] (Regional Organization)
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ORS 285a.116. Regions for job development; economic innovation coordination. (1) The Oregon Business Development Department shall establish regions for the purpose of job development. When establishing the regions, the department shall consider the optimal size for each region that will most effectively facilitate economic development activities in the region. Regions established by the department do not have to be of the same size or population. (2) The Director of the Oregon Business Development Department shall provide for economic innovation coordination in the central office, which shall assist the field representatives in establishing contacts between local businesses and universities and community colleges in Oregon to promote the use of the research capacities of these institutions for development of new products. [2003 c.773 60; 2005 c.748 26; 2009 c.830 18] Note:
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ORS 285a.139. [Formerly 285.069; repealed by 2007 c.804 86]
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ORS 285a.141. [1999 c.817 2; 2003 c.563 1; repealed by 2007 c.804 86] (Sister States)
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ORS 285a.145. Sister State Committee authority. The Sister State Committee may: (1) Organize activities for and host visiting delegations from the sister states; (2) Organize activities for, visit or participate in delegations visiting sister states and nations in which sister states are located; (3) Provide for the exchange of information between the State of Oregon and sister states; (4) Work with representatives of sister states on joint projects; and (5) Take all actions necessary to facilitate and promote relations between the State of Oregon and sister states. [2001 c.284 2; 2007 c.246 2] Note: See note under
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ORS 285a.152. Oregon-China Sister State Committee authority. (1) The Oregon-China Sister State Committee established under ORS 285A.148 may: (a) Organize activities for and host visiting delegations from provinces of the Peoples Republic of China; (b) Organize activities for and participate in delegations visiting provinces in China; (c) Provide for the exchange of information between the State of Oregon and provinces in China; (d) Work with representatives of provinces in China on joint projects; and (e) Take all actions necessary to coordinate and promote Oregon exports to China and Chinese investments within Oregon. (2) The Oregon-China Sister State Committee may visit China at least biennially for the purpose of fulfilling the objectives described in subsection (1) of this section. (3) For purposes of this section, province means a province or a provincial level division as defined under the laws of the Peoples Republic of China. [2007 c.246 4; 2009 c.830 19; 2013 c.222 2] Note: See note under
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ORS 285a.153. [1997 c.495 2; 2001 c.582 2; 2005 c.837 20; renumbered 284.604 in 2007] (Oregon Broadband Advisory Council)
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ORS 285a.157. Oregon Broadband Advisory Council Fund; sources of funds. (1) The Oregon Broadband Advisory Council Fund is established, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council Fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Business Development Department for the purposes of carrying out the duties of the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council. (2) The department, on behalf of the council, may accept contributions of funds and assistance from the United States Government or agencies of the United States Government or from any other source, public or private, and agree to conditions not inconsistent with the purposes of the council. All such funds are to aid in financing the functions of the council and must be deposited in the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council Fund to the credit of separate accounts for the council to disburse for the purposes for which the funds were contributed. [2009 c.782 3; 2019 c.648 4] Note: See first note under 285A.154.
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ORS 285a.160. or made a part of ORS chapter 285A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation. Note: Section 2, chapter 60, Oregon Laws 2022, provides: Sec. 2. Notwithstanding the term of office specified by ORS 285A.154 (2): (1) The term of office of the members of the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council who are serving on the effective date of this 2022 Act [March 23, 2022] expires on the operative date specified in section 12 of this 2022 Act. (2) Of the members first appointed to the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council after the operative date specified in section 12 of this 2022 Act: (a) Five members appointed by the Governor shall serve for an initial term ending December 31, 2023. (b) Six members appointed by the Governor shall serve for an initial term ending December 31, 2025.
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ORS 285a.165. [1997 c.495 7; 2001 c.582 5; renumbered 284.618 in 2007] (Oregon Broadband Office)
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ORS 285a.166. Oregon Broadband Office; duties. (1) The Oregon Broadband Office is created within the Oregon Business Development Department. (2) The Oregon Broadband Office shall: (a) Advocate for the adoption of public policies that close the continuing digital divide by removing barriers to and supporting broadband infrastructure deployment; (b) Develop broadband investment and deployment strategies for unserved and underserved areas; (c) Promote private sector, public sector and cooperative broadband solutions; (d) Support and promote local and regional broadband planning; (e) Promote technology and service provider neutrality by focusing on desired outcomes rather than specific technological solutions; (f) Pursue and leverage federal sources of broadband funding to achieve state goals related to broadband; (g) Manage and award funds allocated to the Oregon Business Development Department for use by the office for broadband projects; (h) Engage with a stakeholders representing a wide variety of interests, including but not limited to elected officials, government officials, healthcare providers, educators, business and agricultural community leaders and other community leaders and broadband service providers, to facilitate communications and collect information necessary to help make a business case for broadband investments; (i) Promote digital literacy, equity and inclusion; (j) Generate public awareness of the value of broadband technologies and applications; (k) Promote adoption and utilization of broadband technologies and applications; (L) Develop, maintain and provide public access to: (A) A statewide broadband map as a platform for data collection to track the availability of broadband services and to measure progress; and (B) Other information relating to broadband; (m) Convene relevant state and federal agencies and advise the Governor, state agency leadership and the Oregon Congressional Delegation on actions to leverage state government activities to pursue state goals related to broadband; and (n) Support and coordinate efforts with the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council. [2019 c.648 1] Note: