(1) The Oregon Health Policy Board may establish such advisory and technical committees as the board considers necessary to aid and advise the board in the performance of the board’s functions. These committees may be continuing or temporary committees. The board shall determine the representation, membership, terms and organization of the committees and shall appoint the members of the committees.

(2) Members of the committees who are not members of the board are not entitled to compensation, but at the discretion of the board may be reimbursed from funds available to the board for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties, in the manner and amount provided in ORS § 292.495. [2009 c.595 § 8]