ORS 440.601: Composition of Central Oregon Health Council; term of office; authority of council; rules.

(1) The Central Oregon Health Council shall consist of no more than 15 members, including: (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; (c) The chief executive officer, or a designee of the chief executive officer, of each coordinated care organization serving any of the counties in the region that join the council; and (d) At least three members appointed by the council who represent: (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) The governing body of any county that joins the council under ORS 440.600 (2). (2) The term of office of the members of the council is four years. Members may be reappointed. (3) A majority of the members of the council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. (4) The council shall elect a member of the council to serve as the chairperson. (5) If there is a vacancy for any cause, the appointing authority shall make an appointment to the vacated position to become effective immediately. (6) The council may incorporate under ORS chapter 65 as an Oregon nonprofit corporation and may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the council, 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. (7) The council may convene a single community advisory council required by ORS 414.575 for all of the coordinated care organizations serving any of the counties that join the council. [2011 c.418 §14; 2015 c.359 §2]