Chapter 109 Oregon Laws 2001

AN ACT

HB 2253

Relating to hunger relief; amending ORS 458.525.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 458.525 is amended to read:

458.525. (1) The Housing and Community Services Department shall serve as the lead agency to coordinate state efforts in meeting the problem of hunger. The Director of the Housing and Community Services Department shall establish an interagency coordinating council consisting of representatives of the Housing and Community Services Department, the Department of Corrections, the Economic and Community Development Department, the State Commission on Children and Families, the Department of Education, the State Department of Agriculture, the Department of Human Services and the Divisions of Adult and Family Services, Senior and Disabled Services and Health.

(2) The administrative heads of the agencies listed in subsection (1) of this section shall serve on the council or shall designate an agency representative who has an agency policy-making role affecting hunger, food programs, nutrition and related areas.

(3) The council shall be responsible for:

(a) Implementing recommendations of the Hunger Relief Task Force;

(b) Ensuring that food and nutrition programs operate efficiently and effectively;

(d) Encouraging coordination of state and local programs and of public and private organizations engaged in food distribution programs; and

(e) Making recommendations to affected agencies and programs.

(4) The Director of the Housing and Community Services Department shall convene council meetings at least quarterly.

Approved by the Governor April 23, 2001

Filed in the office of Secretary of State April 23, 2001

Effective date January 1, 2002

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