OAR 813-001-0003
Organization Description
(1)
The Housing and Community Services Department is a state housing finance department, and also serves as the central source of housing data and program information in the state. The Department, established pursuant to ORS 456.555 (Housing and Community Services Department established), operates under the direction and control of a Director appointed by the Governor. The primary duties and powers of the Director are described in 456.555 (Housing and Community Services Department established)(3), (4), (5) and (7). The primary housing-related powers and duties of the Department, including its bonding authority, are more specifically set out in 456.515 (Definitions for ORS 456.515 to 456.725 and ORS chapter 458) through 456.725 (Discrimination against purchaser with children prohibited) and 90.630 (Termination by landlord). The Department also administers other housing and community services programs. These Department powers and duties are primarily set out in 458.005 through 458.740 (Project facilitation).(2)
The Housing Stability Council is established under ORS 456.567 (Oregon Housing Stability Council). The Council consists of seven members appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Council advises the Department regarding its biennial budget and, with the advice of the Director, develops policies to aid in stimulating and increasing the supply of housing for lower-income Oregonians. The Council, with the advice of the Director, approves or disapproves rules and standards for Department housing programs. It also approves or disapproves certain housing loans, grants and other housing funding awards proposed by the Director. Council powers and duties are primarily set out in 456.555 (Housing and Community Services Department established)(6)(a), 456.567 (Oregon Housing Stability Council)(6) and 456.571 (Powers and duties of council).(3)
The Low Income Energy Assistance Advisory Committee is established under ORS 458.515 (Oregon Housing Stability Council to advise and assist department regarding low income home energy assistance). Members are appointed by the Director based on a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of low income energy assistance programs. The Committee is required to meet at least twice a year to advise and assist the Department regarding low income program rules, policies and programs provided for under 458.510 (Energy Crisis Trust Fund).(4)
The Hunger Relief Task Force is established under ORS 458.532 (Hunger Task Force). It consists of 24 members appointed in a manner consistent with Subsection (1) 458.532 (Hunger Task Force). The Task Force is required to meet at least once a month. Its duties and powers are enumerated in 458.545 (Task force powers and duties) and, among other things, include serving as the designated state unit on hunger and as an advocate for hungry persons.(5)
The Community Development Incentive Advisory Board is established pursuant to ORS 458.710. It consists of 15 members appointed in a manner consistent with Subsection (1) of 458.710. The duties and powers of the Board are enumerated in 458.715 (Duties of Oregon Housing Stability Council regarding Community Development Incentive Project Fund) and, among other things, include developing community development program guidelines, reviewing applications for funding from the Community Development Incentive Project Fund, making funding recommendations to the Director, and reviewing proposals for cooperative agreements or joint projects between the Department and other agencies.(6)
The Oregon Commission on Voluntary Action and Service is established pursuant to ORS 458.555 (Oregon Volunteers Commission for Voluntary Action and Service). It consists of 15–25 members appointed in a manner consistent with 458.555 (Oregon Volunteers Commission for Voluntary Action and Service) and in accordance with membership requirements enumerated in 458.558 (Commission membership) and 458.563. The duties and powers of the Commission are enumerated in 458.568 (Commission duties) and 458.570 (Additional duties) and, among other things, includes the development of programs and oversight of administration of programs granted to Oregon by the Corporation for National and Community Service under the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993; development of a statewide plan to meet or exceed the Oregon benchmark on volunteerism; engaging citizens in service, strengthening communities, and creating statewide access for all Oregon citizens to a variety of volunteer opportunities; promoting the value of service learning as an educational strategy in the kindergarten through higher educational systems; and promoting recognition of volunteerism and service.(7)
The Community Action Directors of Oregon means an organization described in ORS 458.505 (Community action agency network as delivery system for federal antipoverty programs). Pursuant to 456.555 (Housing and Community Services Department established), the Community Action Directors of Oregon advises the Department and the Housing Stability Council on community service programs as determined by the Director and as set forth in 458.505 (Community action agency network as delivery system for federal antipoverty programs). Pursuant to 458.505 (Community action agency network as delivery system for federal antipoverty programs), the Community Action Directors of Oregon delivers antipoverty programs in Oregon, including the Community Services Block Grant, Low Income Energy Assistance Program, and State Department of Energy Weatherization Program.
Source:
Rule 813-001-0003 — Organization Description, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=813-001-0003.