Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office: Agency Subdivisions
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Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs
Address: 421 SW Oak St., Suite 770, Portland 97204
Phone: 503-302-9725
Statutory Authority: ORS
185.610-
185.625
The commission focuses on equitable policy advising, advocacy, policy research and leadership development. Their goal is to advise state policy makers on equitable public policy for Asian and Pacific Islander communities and intersectional among communities of color and women statewide. The commission also works to ensure equity focused communication and dissemination of information between state government and Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Commission on Black Affairs
Address: 421 SW Oak St., Suite 770, Portland 97204
Statutory Authority: ORS
185.410-
185.430
The commission works for the implementation of economic, social, legal and political equity for Oregon’s African American and Black populations. The commission is authorized by law to monitor existing programs and legislation designed to meet the needs of the African American and Black community; identify and research concerns and issues affecting the community to recommend actions and programs to the governor and the Legislature; act as a liaison between the community and Oregon’s government; encourage African American and Black representation on state boards and commissions; and establish special committees as needed.
Commission on Hispanic Affairs
Address: 421 SW Oak St., Suite 770, Portland 97204
Phone: 503-302-9725
Statutory Authority: ORS
185.310-
185.330
The commission works for economic, social, legal and political equity for Hispanics in Oregon. They monitor existing programs and legislation to ensure that the needs of Hispanics are met. The commission researches problems and issues and recommends appropriate action, maintains a liaison between the Hispanic community and government entities and encourages Hispanic representation on state boards and commissions.
In addition, the commission focuses on and responds to the wider statewide context of equity and social well-being, identifies and seeks solutions to disparities in services and programs for the ethnically diverse Hispanic/Latino/Indigenous community, and encourages good public policy development. In networking with numerous Hispanic community, civic, cultural/ethnic and professional organizations, OCHA also promotes civic engagement, economic development and ongoing mentoring for the next generation of leaders.
Commission for Women
Address: 421 SW Oak St., Suite 770, Portland 97204
Phone: 503-302-9725
The Oregon Commission for Women’s advocates for women in the community, provides information on women’s issues to the governor and Legislature, serves as a link for women and their unique equity focused issues to state agencies and the Legislature.