Oregon Statutes 125.680 – Duties of Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator
The Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator shall:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 125.680
- Conservator: means a person appointed as a conservator under the provisions of this chapter. See Oregon Statutes 125.005
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Guardian: means a person appointed as a guardian under the provisions of this chapter. See Oregon Statutes 125.005
(1) Educate the public about the role and function of the Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator and about public guardian and conservator services.
(2) Provide public guardian and conservator services for persons who do not have relatives or friends willing or able to assume the duties of guardianship or conservatorship and who lack the financial resources to obtain a private guardian or conservator.
(3) Certify deputy public guardians and conservators.
(4) Develop model standards of eligibility and professional conduct for deputy public guardians and conservators and of practice and procedure in public guardianship and conservatorship proceedings.
(5) Develop and implement training and educational materials for deputy public guardians and conservators.
(6) Establish and operate a program to recruit, train and supervise volunteers to provide assistance to the Oregon Public Guardian and Conservator, deputy public guardians and conservators and clients.
(7) Establish a process, including criteria and standards, to determine the eligibility of persons to receive public guardian and conservator services and for the needs assessment required under ORS § 125.683.
(8) Cooperate with offices of county public guardian and conservator operating under ORS § 125.700.
(9) Work with existing local and county programs and with other organizations and entities to develop and expand public guardian and conservator services in this state.
(10) Make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly for policy and legislation regarding implementation, improvement and expansion of public guardian and conservator services in this state. [2014 c.117 § 4]