Oregon Revised Statutes Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities; Alcohol and Drug Treatment § 430.662

(a) Regulate and assist Oregon counties and groups of Oregon counties in the establishment and financing of community developmental disabilities programs operated or contracted for by one or more counties.

(b) If a county declines to operate or contract for a community developmental disabilities program, contract with another public agency or private corporation to provide the program. The county must be provided with an opportunity to review and comment.

(c) When no community developmental disabilities program is operating within a county, operate the program or service.

(d) At the request of the tribal council of a federally recognized tribe of Native Americans, contract with the tribal council for the establishment and operation of a community developmental disabilities program in the same manner in which the department contracts with a county court or board of county commissioners.

(e) If necessary to carry out the legislative policy declared in ORS 430.610, contract with a public agency or private corporation, in cooperation with the county, for some or all developmental disabilities services.

(f) Approve or disapprove the biennial plan and budget information for the establishment and operation of each community developmental disabilities program. Subsequent amendments to or modifications of an approved plan or budget information involving more than 10 percent of the state funds provided for services under ORS 430.664 may not be placed in effect without prior approval of the department. However, an amendment or modification affecting 10 percent or less of state funds for services under ORS 430.664 within the portion of the program for persons with developmental disabilities may be made without department approval.

(g) Make all necessary and proper rules to regulate the establishment and operation of community developmental disabilities programs.