Or. Admin. Code § 660-012-0130

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 660-012-0130 - Decision-Making with Underserved Populations

(1) Cities and counties shall, as a part of an involvement program required as provided in OAR 660-015-0000(1), center the voices of underserved populations in processes at all levels of decision-making under this division. Actions that may accomplish this include, but are not limited to:

(a) Reporting regularly on progress made under this rule as provided by section (3);

(b) Conducting equity analyses as provided in OAR 660-012-0135;

(c) Considering the effect on underserved populations when developing plans, including land use plans and plans for public investment;

(d) Developing decision-making factors that recognize and work to reduce historic and current inequities; and,

(e) Engaging in additional outreach activities with underserved populations and in areas with concentrations of underserved populations. Such outreach activities should include activities in multiple languages and formats, and be accessible to:

(A) People with disabilities,

(B) People without internet access, and

(C) People with limited transportation and child care options, and with schedule constraints around employment or other critical responsibilities.

(2) Cities and counties shall identify federally recognized sovereign tribes whose ancestral lands include the planning area. The city or county shall engage with affected tribes to notify them of coordinated land use and transportation planning activities and projects under this division.

(3) Cities and counties shall regularly assess and report on progress made under this rule by:

(a) Reporting to the department annually as provided in OAR 660-012-0900;

(b) Making regular reports to the planning commission and governing body of the city or county; and

(c) Making regular public reports to the community.

Or. Admin. Code § 660-012-0130

LCDD 2-2022, temporary adopt filed 06/01/2022, effective 6/1/2022 through 11/27/2022; LCDD 3-2022, adopt filed 08/17/2022, effective 8/17/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 197.040

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 197.012 & ORS 197.712