(a) The President of the Senate shall appoint two members from among members of the Senate as follows:
(A) One member from the Democratic party.
(B) One member from the Republican party.
(b) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint two members from among members of the House of Representatives as follows:
(A) One member from the Democratic party.
(B) One member from the Republican party.
(c) The Governor shall appoint 10 members, including:
(A) At least three members who are physicians licensed under ORS chapter 677 and in active practice;
(B) At least three members who are trial lawyers;
(C) One member who is a representative of the hospital industry; and
(D) One member who is an advocate for patient safety.
(2) The task force shall:
(a) Evaluate the implementation and effects of ORS 31.260 to 31.278; and
(b) Before December 31 of each year, report to an appropriate committee or interim committee of the Legislative Assembly on the implementation and effects of ORS 31.260 to 31.278.
(3) The task force may recommend legislation to be introduced to improve the resolution of adverse health care incidents.
(4) A majority of the voting members of the task force constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(5) Official action by the task force requires the approval of a majority of the voting members of the task force.
(6) The Governor shall select one member of the task force to serve as chairperson and another to serve as vice chairperson, for the terms and with the duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices as the Governor determines.
(7) The term of a member of the task force is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. A member may be reappointed. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the appointing authority shall appoint a successor or reappoint the member. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the appointing authority shall make an appointment to become immediately effective.
(8) Members of the Legislative Assembly appointed to the task force are nonvoting members of the task force and may act in an advisory capacity only.
(9) The task force shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the voting members of the task force.
(10) The task force may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the task force.
(11) The Oregon Patient Safety Commission shall provide staff support to the task force.
(12) Members of the task force who are not members of the Legislative Assembly are not entitled to compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties in the manner and amounts provided for in ORS 292.495. Claims for expenses incurred in performing functions of the task force shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the commission for purposes of the task force.
(13) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111, are directed to assist the task force in the performance of its duties and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish such information and advice as the members of the task force consider necessary to perform their duties. [2013 c.5 §17]