(1) There is established within the Oregon Health Authority the Traditional Health Workers Commission.

(2) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall appoint the following 24 members to serve on the commission:

(a) Fourteen members, of which a majority must be appointed from nominees selected by the Oregon Community Health Workers Association, who represent traditional health workers, including at least one member to represent each of the following:

(A) Community health workers, as defined in ORS § 414.025;

(B) Personal health navigators, as defined in ORS § 414.025;

(C) Peer wellness specialists, as defined in ORS § 414.025;

(D) Peer support specialists, as defined in ORS § 414.025;

(E) Doulas;

(F) Family support specialists, as defined in ORS § 414.025;

(G) Youth support specialists, as defined in ORS § 414.025; and

(H) Tribal traditional health workers, as defined in ORS § 414.025;

(b) One member who represents the Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development;

(c) One member who is a nurse who represents the Oregon Nurses Association;

(d) One member who is a physician licensed in this state;

(e) One member selected from nominees provided by the Home Care Commission;

(f) One member who represents coordinated care organizations;

(g) One member who represents a labor organization;

(h) One member who supervises traditional health workers at a community-based organization, local health department, as defined in ORS § 433.235, or agency, as defined in ORS § 183.310;

(i) One member who represents community-based organizations or agencies, as defined in ORS § 183.310, that provide for the training of traditional health workers;

(j) One member who represents a consumer of services provided by health workers who are not licensed by this state; and

(k) One member who represents providers of Indian health services that work with traditional health workers qualified under ORS § 414.665, a federally recognized tribe or a tribal organization.

(3) In appointing members under subsection (2) of this section, the director shall consider whether the composition of the Traditional Health Workers Commission represents the geographic, ethnic, gender, racial, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation and economic diversity of traditional health workers.

(4) The term of office of each member of the commission is three years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the director. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the director shall appoint a successor whose term begins on January 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the director shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(5) A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(6) Official action by the commission requires the approval of a majority of the members of the commission.

(7) The commission shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.

(8) The commission shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the commission.

(9) The commission may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the commission.

(10) A member of the commission is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS § 292.495. [2013 c.752 § 2; 2015 c.366 § 87; 2017 c.618 § 1; 2019 c.123 § 1; 2021 c.514 § 1]

413.600 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 413 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

[Formerly 735.601; repealed by 2023 c.584 § 10]

[Formerly 735.604; repealed by 2023 c.584 § 10]

[Formerly 735.608; 2022 c.87 § 2; repealed by 2023 c.584 § 10]

[Formerly 735.617; repealed by 2023 c.584 § 10]

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