The Oregon Health Authority shall:
(1) Have direct supervision of all matters relating to the preservation of life and health of the people of this state.
(2) Ensure the statewide and local application of the foundational capabilities established under ORS
431.131 and described in ORS
431.132,
431.133,
431.134,
431.135,
431.136,
431.137 and
431.138.
(3) At the state level of governance, administer the foundational programs established under ORS
431.141 and described in ORS
431.142,
431.143,
431.144 and
431.145.
(4) At the local level of governance, oversee and provide support for the implementation of the foundational programs established under ORS
431.141 and described in ORS
431.142,
431.143,
431.144 and
431.145.
(5) Conduct sanitary surveys about and investigations on the causes and prevention of diseases.
(6) Investigate, conduct hearings and issue findings in connection with annexations proposed by cities as provided in ORS
222.840 to
222.915 and
431.705 to
431.760.
(7) Have full power in the control of all communicable diseases.
(8) Have the authority to send a representative of the authority to any part of the state.
(9) From time to time, publish and distribute to the public information related to the functions and duties of the authority.
Amended by 2015 Ch. 736,§ 3, eff. 7/20/2015, op. 1/1/2016.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 61,§ 2, eff. 5/9/2013.
Amended by 1955 c.105 §1; 1967 c.624 §18; 1971 c.650 §9; 1977 c.582 §8; 1987 c.414 §83; 1989 c.834 §18; 1991 c.122 §11; 2001 c.900 §254; 2009 c. 595, § 534