(1) Coordinate emergency management functions on a regional basis within this state;
(2) Coordinate training related to emergency response on a regional basis within this state; and
(3) Develop and carry out emergency preparedness exercises on a statewide basis. [2021 c.539 §25a]
Note: 401.114 becomes operative July 1, 2022. See section 155, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021.
Note: 401.114 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 401 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
Note: Sections 151 to 152a, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021, provide:
Sec. 151. Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council. (1) The Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council is established within the Office of the Governor. The mission of the council is to facilitate policy recommendations for catastrophic disaster preparedness, mitigation and response and recovery planning, procedures and protocols with special emphasis on outreach to representatives of designated state and federal emergency support functions.
(2) The council consists of:
(a) One member appointed by the Adjutant General to represent the Oregon Military Department;
(b) One member appointed by the Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to represent the Oregon Department of Emergency Management;
(c) One member appointed by the State Fire Marshal to represent the Department of the State Fire Marshal;
(d) One member appointed by the Superintendent of State Police to represent the Department of State Police;
(e) One member appointed by the Director of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to represent the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training;
(f) One member appointed by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority to represent the Oregon Health Authority;
(g) One member appointed by the Director of Transportation to represent the Department of Transportation;
(h) One member appointed by the Attorney General to represent the Department of Justice;
(i) One member appointed by the State Forester to represent the State Forestry Department;
(j) Seven members appointed by the Governor as follows:
(A) One member to represent counties;
(B) One member to represent cities;
(C) One member with experience in emergency preparedness to represent regional organizations;
(D) One member with experience in emergency preparedness to represent local organizations;
(E) One member representing the private sector;
(F) One member representing the nonprofit community with a designated emergency support function responsibility; and
(G) One member to represent Indian tribes in Oregon; and
(k) Additional members appointed by the Governor as the Governor may deem necessary.
(3)(a) The council may research international and national best practices and make formal recommendations to the State Resilience Officer or the Governor as needed, with special emphasis given to connecting statewide policy recommendations with state and federal emergency support function capabilities.
(b) The council shall advise and make policy recommendations to the Oregon Homeland Security Council regarding federal emergency support functions.
(4) A majority of the members of the Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(5) Official action by the council requires the approval of a majority of the members of the council.
(6) The council shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.
(7) If there is a vacancy for any cause, the appointing authority shall make an appointment to become immediately effective.
(8) The council shall meet at least once quarterly at the place specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the council.
(9) The council may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the council.
(10) The Oregon Department of Emergency Management shall provide staff support to the council.
(11) Members of the council are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement for expenses and serve as volunteers on the council.
(12) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111, are directed to assist the council in the performance of the duties of the council and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish information and advice the members of the council consider necessary to perform their duties. [2021 c.539 §151]
Note: The name of the office of the State Fire Marshal is being changed to the Department of the State Fire Marshal. The name change becomes operative on July 1, 2023. See sections 89 and 155a, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021. Between July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023, references to the Department of the State Fire Marshal shall be construed to mean the office of the State Fire Marshal in the Department of State Police. See section 155c, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021.
Sec. 151a. Section 151 of this 2021 Act is repealed on January 2, 2030. [2021 c.539 §151a]
Sec. 152. Local Government Emergency Management Advisory Council. (1) The Local Government Emergency Management Advisory Council is established within the Oregon Department of Emergency Management.
(2) The council consists of 11 members appointed by the Governor as follows:
(a) One member to represent an organization representing Oregon counties;
(b) One member to represent an organization representing Oregon cities;
(c) One member to represent emergency medical service providers;
(d) One member to represent fire departments;
(e) One member to represent a statewide association of emergency managers, emergency responders, government agencies and elected officials committed to minimizing the impact of disasters in Oregon;
(f) One member to represent county sheriffs;
(g) One member to represent 9-1-1 emergency dispatchers;
(h) One member to represent volunteer emergency medical service providers; and
(i) Three members with experience relating to emergency preparedness or management to represent the public.
(3) The council shall provide advice and recommendations to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management regarding its emergency preparedness and response functions.
(4) A majority of the members of the council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(5) Official action by the council requires the approval of a majority of the members of the council.
(6) The council shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.
(7) If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective.
(8) The council shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the council.
(9) The council may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the council.
(10) The department shall provide staff support to the council.
(11) Members of the council are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement for expenses and serve as volunteers on the council.
(12) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111, are directed to assist the council in the performance of the duties of the council and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish information and advice the members of the council consider necessary to perform their duties. [2021 c.539 §152]
Sec. 152a. Section 152 of this 2021 Act is repealed on January 2, 2030. [2021 c.539 §152a]
Note: Sections 151, 151a and 152, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 155, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021.