OAR 309-014-0330: Central Oregon Health Council

(1) The council may not convene until the governing body of each county adopts a resolution signifying the body’s intention to do so. (2) Subsequent to the formation of the council, a county that is adjacent to Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson County may join the council if: (a) The governing body of the county seeking to join the council adopts a resolution signifying the body’s intention to include a portion of that county in the region served by the council; (b) The portion of the county to be included in the region is part of a natural health care referral pattern with the other counties on the council; and (c) The authority and the council approve. (3) The COHC shall consist of no more than 11 members, including: (a) A formative council consisting of: (A) One member each from the governing bodies of Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties, appointed by each body; (B) The chief executive officer, or a designee of the chief executive officer, of the health care system serving the region; and (C) The chief executive officer, or a designee of the chief executive officer, of the Medicaid contractor serving the region; and (b) At least three members appointed by the formative council established under paragraph (3)(a)(A) of this rule. Members appointed under this section shall be representatives of: (A) Consumers of physical and behavioral health services; (B) Health care professionals; (C) School districts or educational service districts; (D) The business community; or (E) A member from the governing body of each county that joins the council defined in (3)(a)(A) of this rule. (4) The term of office of the members of the council is four years. (5) A majority of the members of the council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. (6) The council shall elect a member of the council to serve as the chairperson. (7) If there is a vacancy for any cause, the appointing authority shall make an appointment to the vacated position to become effective immediately. (8) The council may enter into necessary contracts, apply for and receive grants, hold and dispose of property and take other actions necessary to carry out the activities, services and responsibilities assumed by the council. (9) The council may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the council.