ORS 660.515
Commission duties


The OregonServes Commission shall:

(1)

Develop programs and provide oversight and administration of programs granted to this state by AmeriCorps under the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993, as amended (P.L. 103-82).

(2)

Prepare state applications to AmeriCorps for financial assistance for state-based service programs.

(3)

Establish state priorities for volunteerism and develop a three-year, comprehensive national and community service plan based on the priorities.

(4)

Develop projects, training methods, curriculum materials and other materials and activities related to state service programs that receive assistance directly from AmeriCorps.

(5)

Coordinate national service and volunteer service in statewide activities for disaster preparedness, response and relief activities and climate mitigation. Coordination under this subsection must include establishing an administration, training methods and curriculum materials.

(6)

Promote engagement in volunteerism and service for the purpose of strengthening communities in Oregon by:

(a)

Promoting a statewide volunteer recognition plan open to all sectors;

(b)

Assisting efforts by Oregon communities to encourage involvement in volunteerism;

(c)

Evaluating the status of volunteerism and service in the public, private and nonprofit sectors of this state;

(d)

Assisting efforts to inform young Oregonians about opportunities for involvement in the public, private and nonprofit sectors through service and volunteerism;

(e)

Promoting the value of service learning as an educational strategy in both kindergarten through grade 12 and higher education;

(f)

Promoting the concept and practice of business and corporate volunteering, with an emphasis on communities where business and corporate volunteering initiatives are less developed;

(g)

Promoting best practices in volunteer management, including screening and background check processes;

(h)

Promoting and supporting the concept of participation and volunteerism by all residents as an effective means of addressing community needs and achieving a collective commitment to lifelong community service;

(i)

Recognizing individual members of service and volunteer organizations as a means to honor and celebrate their impact on Oregon communities; and

(j)

Recognizing National Volunteer Week and AmeriCorps Week as a time for encouraging residents to participate in community service projects.

(7)

Biennially submit a report to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly as provided under ORS 192.230 (Definitions for ORS 192.235 to 192.245) to 192.245 (Form of report to legislature):

(a)

Detailing commission activities during the preceding two-year period;

(b)

Reviewing and summarizing, to the extent the commission deems relevant, the content of reports accepted by the commission on behalf of the Governor;

(c)

Assessing the state of national service in Oregon; and

(d)

Containing specific recommendations for any additional legislation the commission deems necessary to:

(A)

Support the responsibilities of the commission to further national service, civic engagement and volunteerism; or

(B)

Improve the effectiveness or efficiency of the commission. [Formerly 458.568]

Source: Section 660.515 — Commission duties, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors660.­html.

660.002
Declaration of policy
660.006
Application
660.010
Definitions for ORS 660.002 to 660.210
660.014
Committees not state agencies
660.020
Necessity for written agreement
660.060
Contents of agreement
660.110
State Apprenticeship and Training Council
660.120
Duties and powers of council and division
660.126
Apprenticeship standards
660.135
Local joint committees
660.137
Duties of local apprenticeship and training programs
660.139
Applicant indentured to family business or current employer
660.142
Pay rates for apprentices and journeyworkers
660.145
Trade apprenticeship and training committees
660.147
Registered apprentice required
660.149
Evaluation of registered apprenticeship programs
660.155
State joint committees
660.157
Standard courses of study for apprentices and trainees
660.158
Interstate agreements regarding courses of study
660.160
Coordination of schooling for apprentices and trainees
660.162
Adoption of policies, standards and programs by Higher Education Coordinating Commission
660.167
Adoption of policies by council
660.170
State Director of Apprenticeship and Training
660.190
Community college training program advisory committee
660.205
Certification of program completion for certain apprentices
660.210
Tort liability of committees, officers, employees and agents
660.220
Outreach to veterans by Bureau of Labor and Industries
660.300
Definitions for ORS 660.300 to 660.364
660.302
Findings and policy
660.310
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and alternative education programs
660.312
Education and Workforce Policy Advisor
660.318
Duties of Higher Education Coordinating Commission
660.321
State Workforce and Talent Development Board
660.324
Duties of state board
660.327
Duties of local workforce development boards
660.330
One-stop delivery system
660.333
Use of funds
660.334
Agreements to create entities to perform workforce development activities
660.336
Reports on performance of local training providers and programs
660.339
Participant records
660.340
Oregon Employer Workforce Training Program
660.341
Oregon Employer Workforce Training Fund
660.343
Oregon National Career Readiness Certification Program
660.346
Integrated workforce delivery system
660.347
Committee for Continuous Improvement
660.348
Comprehensive assessment of public workforce system
660.349
Grant program for collaborative pilot projects providing high school students experience and education in architecture, construction trades and engineering
660.352
Youth Employment Enhancement Fund
660.353
Oregon Youth Employment Program
660.354
Oregon Youth Employment Fund
660.355
Definitions for ORS 660.355 to 660.364
660.358
Green jobs growth initiative plan
660.361
Green jobs and green economy terminology
660.364
Financial incentives and comprehensive strategies to promote green economy and green technology and innovation
660.367
Legislative findings
660.370
Payment of costs
660.500
OregonServes Commission
660.505
Commission membership
660.508
Commission officers
660.511
Advisory and technical committees
660.515
Commission duties
660.518
Additional duties
660.520
Rules establishing standards and guidelines
660.523
Solicitations of moneys by commission
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