OAR 291-200-0010: Authority, Purpose, and Policy

(1) Authority: The authority for these rules is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 and 423.075. (2) Purpose: The purpose of these rules is to establish Department of Corrections policy and procedures for the establishment and operation of prison advisory committees (PACs) for Department of Corrections facilities. (3) Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to establish and facilitate operations of prison advisory committees (PACs) for Department of Corrections facilities in accordance with the mission, vision and values of the department, and these rules.