(1) The Oversight and Accountability Council is established for the purpose of overseeing the implementation of the Behavioral Health Resource Networks pursuant to ORS § 430.389.

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(2) The members of the council shall be qualified individuals with experience in substance use treatment and other addiction services and consist of:

(a) At least one member from each of the following categories appointed by the director:

(A) A representative of the Oregon Health Authority, Health Systems Division Behavioral Health Services as a nonvoting member;

(B) Three members of communities that have been disproportionately impacted by arrests, prosecution or sentencing for conduct that has been classified or reclassified as a Class E violation;

(C) A physician specializing in addiction medicine;

(D) A licensed clinical social worker;

(E) An evidence-based substance use treatment provider;

(F) A harm reduction services provider;

(G) A person specializing in housing services for people with substance use or a diagnosed mental health condition;

(H) An academic researcher specializing in drug use or drug policy;

(I) At least two people who suffered or suffer from substance use;

(J) At least two recovery peers;

(K) A mental or behavioral health care provider;

(L) A representative of a coordinated care organization; and

(M) A person who works for a nonprofit organization that advocates for persons who experience or have experienced substance use; and

(b) The Director of the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission or the director’s designated staff person, as an ex officio nonvoting member.

(3) The director shall appoint an executive director who shall report to and be responsible for the duties assigned by the director of the division within the authority that is responsible for behavioral health in consultation with the council.

(4) A quorum consists of a majority of the members of the council.

(5) The term of office for a member of the council is four years. Members are eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the director shall make an appointment to become immediately available for the unexpired term plus two years, but not more than a total of four years.

(6)(a) To the extent permissible by law, a member of the council performing services for the council may receive compensation from the member’s employer for time spent performing services as a council member.

(b) If a member of the council is not compensated by the member’s employer as set forth in paragraph (a) of this subsection, that member shall be entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS § 292.495.

(7) Members of the council are subject to and must comply with the provisions of ORS Chapter 244, including ORS § 244.045 (4), 244.047, 244.120 and 244.130. [2021 c.2 § 3; 2021 c.591 § 3; 2023 c.248 § 5]

See note under 430.383.

Section 6, chapter 248, Oregon Laws 2023, provides:

(1) Notwithstanding the terms of office specified in ORS § 430.388, eight voting members currently serving on the Oversight and Accountability Council shall be reappointed for two-year terms at the end of their current terms, including:

(a) At least one member from each category described in ORS § 430.388 (2)(a)(B), (2)(a)(I) and (2)(a)(J); and

(b) Others chosen by lot.

(2) The successors to the members who are reappointed to two-year terms shall be appointed to four-year terms. [2023 c.248 § 6]