OAR 690-235-0020: Groundwater Advisory Committee Duties

The Committee shall consider and advise the Commission on all matters relating to: (1) Rules, legislation, and public policy for the development, securing, use, and protection of groundwater. (2) Licensing of well constructors, including the examination of such persons for license. (3) Review the proposed expenditure of all revenues generated under ORS 537.762(5). At least once a year, and before the expenditure of such funds on new program activities, the Water Resources Department and the Committee shall develop jointly a proposed expenditure plan for concurrence by the Water Resources Commission. The plan may be modified, if necessary, upon the joint recommendation of the Department and the Committee with concurrence by the Commission.