OAR 309-036-0140: Community Mental Health Housing Fund Advisory Committee

(1) The Community Mental Health Housing Fund Advisory Committee (CMHHFAC) shall be comprised of not less than 11 members who shall be appointed by the Director or designee. Each member shall be appointed for a term of four years. Members may be reappointed for two additional four-year terms. (2) CMHHFAC members shall consist of at least one Division employee who shall be responsible for convening the committee. The Division shall provide clerical support. Additional members shall include but not be limited to at least one state psychiatric hospital representative, three consumer advocates, one family advocate, one representative from the Housing and Community Services Department, one community mental health service provider, one nonprofit housing provider, and two members of the public at large. (3) The CMMHFAC shall meet no less than two times per year. (4) The CMHHFAC shall be responsible for: (a) Recommending an allocation plan for funding awards from the Community Mental Health Housing Fund; (b) Recommending maximum award amounts; (c) Reviewing and evaluating the award decisions for community housing and institutional housing awards and making recommendations regarding the award process; (d) Making policy recommendations for the operation and investment of the fund; and (e) Such other advisory actions as might be assigned by the Director.