in 1993]

181.760 in 1993]

����� 184.410 [Formerly 182.410; 1965 c.416 �1; 1969 c.593 �33; repealed by 1969 c.653 �1]

����� 184.411 [1989 c.1067 �4; 1993 c.319 �11; renumbered 181.765 in 1993]

����� 184.413 [1989 c.981 �1; 1995 c.744 �19; renumbered 181.495 in 1995]

����� 184.415 [1989 c.981 �2; 1995 c.744 �20; renumbered 181.496 in 1995]

����� 184.417 [1989 c.981 �3; 1995 c.744 �21; renumbered 181.497 in 1995]

����� 184.420 [Formerly 182.420; repealed by 1969 c.653 �1]

(Sustainability)

����� 184.421 �Sustainability� defined. For purposes of this section and ORS 184.423, �sustainability� means using, developing and protecting resources in a manner that enables people to meet current needs and provides that future generations can also meet future needs, from the joint perspective of environmental, economic and community objectives. [2001 c.918 �1; 2001 c.918 �16]

����� 184.423 Findings and goals regarding sustainability. The Legislative Assembly finds and declares the following goals for the State of Oregon regarding sustainability:

����� (1) In conducting internal operations, state agencies shall, in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, seek to achieve the following objectives:

����� (a) State purchases should be made so as to serve the broad, long term financial interests of Oregonians, including ensuring that environmental, economic and societal improvements are made so as to enhance environmental, economic and societal well-being.

����� (b) Investments in facilities, equipment and durable goods should reflect the highest feasible efficiency and lowest life cycle costs.

����� (c) Investments and expenditures should help promote improvements in the efficient use of energy, water and resources.

����� (d) State operations should be located in diverse locations, including rural and distressed communities.

����� (e) State operations and purchases should help maintain vital and active downtown and main street communities.

����� (f) State purchases should help support opportunities for economically distressed communities and historically underemployed people.

����� (g) State operations should reflect partnerships with communities and businesses.

����� (h) State operations should help reduce adverse impacts on native habitats and species and help restore ecological processes.

����� (i) State operations should be conducted in ways that significantly increase the efficient use of energy, water and resources.

����� (j) State operations and purchases should reflect the efficient use and reuse of resources and reduction of contaminants released into the environment.

����� (2) In supporting sustainable communities, state agencies shall seek to enable and encourage local communities to achieve the following objectives:

����� (a) Resilient local economies that provide a diversity of economic opportunities for all citizens.

����� (b) Workers supported by lifelong education to ensure a globally competitive workforce.

����� (c) An independent and productive citizenry.

����� (d) Youth supported by strong families and communities.

����� (e) Downtowns and main street communities that are active and vital.

����� (f) Development that wisely and efficiently uses infrastructure investments and natural resources.

����� (g) Affordable housing available for citizens in community centers.

����� (h) Healthy urban and rural watersheds, including habitats for fish and wildlife.

����� (i) Clean and sufficient water for all uses.

����� (j) Efficient use and reuse of resources and minimization of harmful emissions to the environment.

����� (3) Intensification of efforts to increase the economic stability of communities designated as economically distressed. [2001 c.918 �4]

(Sustainability Board)

����� 184.425 Definitions for ORS 184.425 to 184.435. For purposes of ORS 184.425 to 184.435:

����� (1) �Board� means the Sustainability Board established pursuant to ORS 184.427.

����� (2) �Sustainability� has the meaning given that term in ORS 184.421. [2007 c.875 �1]

����� 184.427 Sustainability Board; members; terms; qualifications; confirmation. (1) There is created within the Oregon Department of Administrative Services a Sustainability Board consisting of the Governor or the Governor�s representative and 10 additional members appointed by the Governor. In appointing members, the Governor shall seek to appoint persons from all geographic regions of the state and from all communities who have a demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative and collaborative manner with people of diverse interests. The Governor shall also seek to appoint members from the following fields who have experience in matters pertinent to the effective operation of the board:

����� (a) Business;

����� (b) Small business;

����� (c) Natural resources, community health or economics;

����� (d) Sustainability; and

����� (e) Conservation of natural resources.

����� (2) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on the January 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

����� (3) The members of the board must be residents of this state. Failure of a member to maintain compliance with the eligibility requirements related to the member�s appointment shall result in disqualification from serving on the board.

����� (4) The appointment of a member of the board is subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 and 171.565.

����� (5) All agencies, departments and officers of this state are directed to assist the board in the performance of its functions and to furnish such information and advice as the members of the board consider necessary to perform their functions. [2007 c.875 �2]

����� 184.429 Powers and duties of board. (1) In addition to any other duties or powers provided by law, the Sustainability Board:

����� (a) Shall identify, evaluate, make recommendations and propose legislation, regulatory changes or policy modifications to agencies, the Governor, the Legislative Assembly, private entities or other bodies for the purpose of encouraging activities that best sustain, protect and enhance the quality of the environment, economy and community for the present and future benefit of Oregonians.

����� (b) Shall develop and promote policies and programs that will assist in the meeting of sustainability goals specified in ORS 184.423.

����� (c) Shall submit a biennial report to the Legislative Assembly by March 31 of each odd-numbered year on the board�s activities and recommendations.

����� (d) May apply for and accept, from whatever source, appropriations, gifts or grants of money or other property. The board shall deposit moneys received under this paragraph into the State Treasury to the credit of the Sustainability Board Fund established under ORS 184.435.

����� (e) Shall consult with and seek comment from trade associations, organizations, businesses and other groups and individuals representing pertinent interests as part of developing recommendations.

����� (f) Shall develop and promote proposals that jointly and mutually enhance local economies, the environment and community health for the present and future benefit of Oregonians.

����� (2) Nothing in this section is meant to discourage or prohibit any person, group or committee from discussing or proposing mechanisms, including the modification of tax policies, to promote sustainability. [2007 c.875 �3]

����� 184.430 [Formerly 182.430; 1965 c.416 �2; repealed by 1969 c.653 �1]

����� 184.431 Chairperson and vice chairperson; quorum; meetings. (1) The Governor, or a member of the Sustainability Board designated by the Governor, shall serve as the chairperson of the board. The board shall select one of its members as vice chairperson. The board shall determine the terms, duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices.

����� (2) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

����� (3) The board shall meet at least once every three months at a place, day and hour determined by the board. The board also shall meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the board. [2007 c.875 �5]

����� 184.433 Rules. In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the Sustainability Board may adopt rules necessary for governing its operations and procedures. [2007 c.875 �6]

����� 184.435 Sustainability Board Fund. (1) The Sustainability Board Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund.

����� (2) All moneys received by the Sustainability Board under ORS 184.429 shall be deposited into the Sustainability Board Fund. Such moneys are continuously appropriated to the Sustainability Board for the purposes of administering ORS 184.425 to 184.435. [2007 c.875 �7]

����� 184.440 [Formerly 182.440; repealed by 1969 c.653 �1]

����� 184.450 [Formerly 182.450; repealed by 1969 c.653 �1]

(Housing Analysis)

����� 184.451 Oregon Housing Needs Analysis. (1) There is established within the Oregon Department of Administrative Services the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis. The purposes of the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis are to further the:

����� (a) Production of housing to meet the need of Oregonians at all levels of affordability; and

����� (b) Production of housing in a way that creates more housing choice by affirmatively furthering fair housing, as defined in ORS 197A.100.

����� (2) The Oregon Housing Needs Analysis consists of three components as follows:

����� (a) The annual statewide housing analysis under ORS 184.453 (1);

����� (b) The allocated housing need under ORS 184.453 (2); and

����� (c) The housing production targets under ORS 184.455.

����� (3) Actions taken by the department under ORS 184.451 to 184.455 are not subject to ORS 197.180 and are not land use decisions.

����� (4) The Department of Land Conservation and Development and the Housing and Community Services Department:

����� (a) Shall assist the Oregon Department of Administrative Services with its duties under ORS