(1) For purposes of this section, ‘program’ means a state, local or tribal alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment program.

(2) The Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission established under ORS § 430.221 shall develop a comprehensive addiction, prevention, treatment and recovery plan for this state. The plan must include, but is not limited to, recommendations regarding:

(a) Capacity, type and utilization of programs;

(b) Methods to assess the effectiveness and performance of programs;

(c) The best use of existing programs;

(d) Budget policy priorities for participating state agencies;

(e) Standards for licensing programs;

(f) Minimum standards for contracting for, providing and coordinating alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment services among programs that use federal, private or state funds administered by the state; and

(g) The most effective and efficient use of participating state agency resources to support programs.

(3) All participating state agencies shall:

(a) Meet with the commission on a quarterly basis to review and report on each agency’s progress on implementing the plan; and

(b) Report to the commission, in the manner prescribed by the commission, each agency’s process and outcome measures established under the plan.

(4) The commission shall review and update the plan no later than July 1 of each even-numbered year and shall produce and publish a report on the metrics and other indicators of progress in achieving the goals of the plan.

(5) The commission may:

(a) Conduct studies related to the duties of the commission in collaboration with other state agencies;

(b) Apply for and receive gifts and grants for public and private sources; and

(c) Use funds received by the commission to carry out the purposes of ORS § 430.220 and 430.221 and this section.

(6) All participating state agencies and local agencies shall assist the commission in developing the comprehensive addiction, prevention, treatment and recovery plan.

(7) The commission may adopt rules to carry out its duties under this section. [Formerly 430.242; 2022 c.63 § 3]

See note under 430.220.

(Improving People’s Access to Community-based Treatment, Supports and Services Program)