Attorney General Appointments

The Oregon Attorney General appoints members to several advisory committees, task forces, councils, and commissions that help guide statewide policy, strengthen public safety, and support transparency and fairness in government.

On this page, you’ll find all advisory groups for which the Attorney General has legal appointment responsibility.

Want to get involved? Submit your interest to be considered for an appointment by the Attorney General.

DOJ-affiliated groups:

The following groups were established under Oregon law and are housed within the Oregon Department of Justice. Click the links to learn more about their work, membership, and meeting information.

Attorney General’s Task Force on Victims’ Rights Enforcement

The Attorney General’s Task Force on Victims’ Rights Enforcement works to make sure crime victims understand their rights and can use them throughout the justice process. The group brings together experts from across Oregon’s justice system to identify issues, improve practices, and create tools and training that support victims. Its subcommittees focus on areas like juvenile justice, post-conviction cases, system practices, and the needs of immigrant victims, all with the goal of strengthening how victims’ rights are protected statewide.

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Batter Intervention Program (BIP) Advisory Council

The Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) Advisory Committee helps guide and strengthen Oregon’s statewide standards for programs that work with people who have committed domestic violence. The committee reviews and updates administrative rules, approves pilot projects, and provides expertise to improve the effectiveness and accountability of BIP providers. Its members include professionals from the justice system, treatment programs, community corrections, and victim advocacy organizations, all working together to support safe and consistent intervention practices across the state.

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Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention (CAMI) Advisory Council

The Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention (CAMI) Advisory Council advises the Oregon Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division (CVSSD) regarding the allocation and administration of the CAMI Account.

CAMI funds are the primary source of state funding for the intervention, assessment and investigation of child abuse. As required by state law, that money is distributed through multidisciplinary teams (MDTs).

MDTs are established in each county under the leadership of the local district attorney. CAMI funds are also distributed directly to five non-profit intervention centers to provide specialized regional assistance to the MDTs.

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CVSSD Grant Management Section Advisory Committee

The Oregon DOJ’s Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division (CVSSD) Grant Management Section Advisory Committee advises the Grant Management Section on the allocation and administration of:

Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
STOP Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP)
Oregon Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Fund (ODSVS)
Criminal Fine Account (CFA) Victim Assistance Program funds

The Advisory Committee’s goal is to support and fund meaningful access to services for all crime victims and survivors throughout Oregon. The membership is multidisciplinary, and CVSSD seeks to include representation of Oregon’s diverse populations, perspectives, and geography.

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Oregon Sunshine Committee

The Public Records Reform initiative, established through House Bill 2101 in 2017 and championed by the Attorney General’s Public Records Law Reform Task Force, created the Oregon Sunshine Committee. Its primary task involves reviewing the hundreds of exemptions that can keep government information out of public hands, with the goal of creating a more transparent government. The Committee’s efforts reflect a continued commitment to strengthening Oregon’s public records laws and enhancing government accountability.

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Trafficking Intervention Advisory Committee

The Department of Justice (DOJ) Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division (CVSSD) Trafficking Intervention Advisory Committee (AC) advises and supports the Attorney General’s work developing a coordinated statewide response to child and youth sex trafficking. A coordinated statewide response begins with communities building partnerships between law enforcement, victim service providers, child welfare and public health to identify trafficking within their communities and to develop local services for these victims. The Mission of the Advisory Committee is to provide guidance, support and resources to these communities, as well as the state’s Trafficking Intervention Coordinator, in order to build a strong response to child sex trafficking and to provide meaningful access to services for all survivors of trafficking in Oregon.

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Non-DOJ-affiliated groups:

The following groups were established under Oregon law, are housed within other agencies, and include Attorney General legal appointment responsibility. Click the links to learn more about their work, membership, and meeting information.

Asset Forfeiture Oversight Advisory Committee

The Asset Forfeiture Oversight Advisory Committee (AFOAC), convened by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, provides critical guidance and oversight for the state’s civil and criminal asset forfeiture programs as prescribed in ORS 131A.455. The Committee—comprised of appointees from the Legislature, Governor, and Attorney General—works alongside CJC staff to monitor and review returned forfeiture revenues, ensure transparent reporting, and produce an annual legislative report. By supervising equitable distribution and ethical use of confiscated assets, AFOAC strengthens accountability and public trust in asset forfeiture practices across Oregon.

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Commission on Statewide Law Enforcement Standards of Conduct and Discipline

The Commission on Statewide Law Enforcement Standards of Conduct and Discipline (LESC), created by Oregon’s Legislature through HB 2930 in 2021 (codified at ORS 243.812), establishes mandatory, statewide rules governing law enforcement officers’ conduct and discipline procedures—including standards for investigations, disciplinary matrices, and arbitration practices. It promotes consistent accountability across agencies by reviewing and refining rules, soliciting public input, tracking agency compliance, and recommending amendments through rulemaking and reports to the Legislature. This ensures fairness, transparency, and uniformity in how officer misconduct is addressed across Oregon.

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If you have questions about the advisory committees or task forces listed on this page, or about the Attorney General’s appointment responsibilities, please reach out to the Attorney General’s office at attorneygeneral@doj.oregon.gov(Opens in a new tab/window)

Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council

The Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council (EPAC), established by Section 151 of HB 2927 in 2021 and amended in 2022, operates under the Governor’s Office within the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. Its core mission is to guide statewide policy on catastrophic disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery, with a focus on developing robust procedures and protocols. EPAC emphasizes outreach to designated state and federal emergency support functions and convenes quarterly virtually. The 16-member council—featuring representatives from counties, state agencies, federal partners, nonprofits, tribes, and the private sector—ensures comprehensive engagement across all levels of emergency management in Oregon.

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Environmental Restoration Council

The Oregon Environmental Restoration Council (OERC), established by Senate Bill 1561 in 2024, oversees the newly created Oregon Environmental Restoration Fund (OERF)—a historic $698 million settlement with Monsanto for PCB-related environmental harm. The Council, composed of state agency representatives, the Attorney General’s designee, legislative appointees, and gubernatorial appointees, guides the Fund’s long term distribution policy, sets strategic investment priorities, recommends administrative rules (including tribal, state agency, and community impact sub funds), and approves funding decisions. Through regular public meetings, transparent agenda setting, and open commentary periods, the OERC ensures that restoration projects across Oregon are equitable, scientifically grounded, and aligned with the Fund’s mission to heal and enhance natural resources.

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Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee

The Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee (OAHOC), authorized under ORS 183.690, ensures the accountability, fairness, and efficiency of Oregon’s centralized administrative law judge system. Originally formed in 2001 to oversee the pilot Hearing Officer Panel and later formalized in 2003, the Committee—a nine-member panel including legislative, gubernatorial, and Attorney General appointees, plus the Chief Administrative Law Judge—regularly assesses OAH operations. It studies processes; recommends improvements, new legislation, and administrative practices to the Governor and Legislature; and performs additional analyses to uphold the quality and impartiality of contested-case hearings statewide.

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Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council

The Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (OCCoE) is a collaborative initiative—established by House Bill 2049 in June 2023—uniting Portland State University, Oregon State University, and the University of Oregon to bolster cybersecurity efforts statewide. The OCCoE advances cyber resilience by serving as a statewide advisory body to the Legislature, Governor, and State Chief Information Security Officer. It leads coordination of cybersecurity education, workforce development, incident response, and research. Through its 21-member multi-jurisdictional Advisory Council, the Center drives innovative solutions and shares critical information across public, private, nonprofit, tribal, and educational sectors, ensuring targeted support for local governments, schools, libraries, and underserved communities.

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Oregon Homeland Security Council

The Oregon Homeland Security Council (OHSC), housed within the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, was established by HB 2101 in 2005. It assesses risks to state safety and security—including domestic terrorism and threats to critical infrastructure—and makes formal recommendations to the Governor on homeland security policy. The Council receives annual briefings from relevant agencies, advises on the direction of statewide planning, preparedness, response, and recovery activities, and guides the development of Oregon's multi-year Homeland Security Strategy. Its membership includes legislative leadership, the Governor, senior agency heads (e.g., Emergency Management, State Police, Adjutant General, DOJ designee, State Resilience Officer, and others), along with additional appointees such as tribal, local government, and private-sector representative.

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Oregon Law Commission

The Oregon Law Commission, housed at the University of Oregon School of Law, is Oregon’s nonpartisan law reform body, established by the Legislature in 1997. The Commission conducts an ongoing program of law review, modernization, and improvement. It actively identifies areas needing reform (through public input and stakeholder engagement), conducts thorough research, drafts proposed legislation, and issues reports outlining recommendations. The result: well informed, impactful proposals designed to keep Oregon’s statutes clear, current, and responsive to evolving public needs.

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Oregon Public Records Advisory Council

The Public Records Advisory Council (PRAC), established under ORS 192.461–483, is a bipartisan body made up of experts from state and local government, the media, the public, and public-sector personnel. PRAC meets at least biannually and is charged with selecting and appointing the Public Records Advocate; surveying public records request practices across jurisdictions; assessing fee structures and exemption applications; and identifying inefficiencies or inconsistencies that impede transparency. The Council advises on legal, policy, or procedural reforms to foster open government and expedite access to records, guides the Advocate's role in dispute resolution, and delivers a biennial report—with legislative recommendations—to the Governor and Legislature.

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Sexual Misconduct Survey Council

The Council designs and oversees a biennial statewide climate survey on campus sexual misconduct, analyzing incidents ranging from harassment and assault to stalking and relationship violence. With a trauma informed framework, the Council develops standardized survey tools and implementation guidance, ensures confidentiality and ethical data handling, and supports colleges and universities in administering the survey. Its work informs statewide prevention and response strategies, enhances transparency through public reporting, and drives data informed policy and resource development in Oregon’s higher education system.

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