(a) Accurately reflect the diversity of the population in Oregon as well as the diversity of individuals needing services;

(b) Be composed of both lay and professionally trained individuals with expertise in domestic violence and sexual assault services;

(c) Include representatives of other state agencies providing services;

(d) Include representatives of professional, civil or other public or private organizations;

(e) Include private citizens interested in service programs; and

(f) Include recipients of assistance or services or their representatives.

(2) Members of the advisory council may not receive compensation for their services. Members of the advisory council other than members employed in full-time public service shall be reimbursed by the Department of Justice for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The reimbursement shall be subject to the provisions of ORS 292.210 to 292.288. Members of the advisory council who are employed in full-time public service may be reimbursed by their employing agencies for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. [2001 c.870 §30; 2007 c.71 §42]

Note: See note under 147.450.

Note: Sections 2, 3 and 4, chapter 641, Oregon Laws 2019, provide:

Sec. 2. Section 3 of this 2019 Act is added to and made a part of ORS 147.450 to 147.471. [2019 c.641 §2]

Sec. 3. The Department of Justice may assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with housing needs, including through homelessness prevention, housing search assistance, tenant education and funding for rent, utilities, moving costs, deposits, application fees or safe emergency housing. [2019 c.641 §3]

Sec. 4. Section 3 of this 2019 Act is repealed January 2, 2022. [2019 c.641 §4]