(1) The Oregon Heritage Commission shall:

(a) Periodically review the authority, duties and mission of the commission, the State Archives, the State Library and the State Historical Records Advisory Board;

(b) Establish a schedule of semiannual joint meetings of representatives of the agencies listed in paragraph (a) of this subsection to define the duties of each agency and to ensure collaboration, and reduce overlap, among the agencies;

(c) Solicit, from the State Historical Records Advisory Board and other agencies and organizations dedicated to the preservation of Oregon history, a five-year plan and arrange for the agencies and organizations to review their plans jointly to define the duties of each agency and organization, to ensure collaboration, and reduce overlap, among the agencies and organizations and to consider regionalization and assistance to rural communities; and

(d) Develop a plan for centralized coordination of requests for funding from, and awards of grants to, local agencies and organizations dedicated to the preservation of Oregon history.

(2) The State Archives shall provide staff support for the duties of the Oregon Heritage Commission under this section. [2011 c.372 § 4]

358.600 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 358 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

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