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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Applications to be appointed to the Oregon Heritage Commission are now being accepted by Gov. John Kitzhaber.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">The Oregon Heritage Commission is the primary agency for coordination of heritage services and programs. Among its responsibilities include adoption of an Oregon Heritage Plan, increasing efficiency and avoiding duplication among interest groups, encouraging tourism activities related to heritage resources, and designating statewide anniversary celebrations.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">The Commission is comprised of nine members appointed by the Governor. Commissioners represent all heritage interests that reflect the cultural and geographic diversity of Oregon as well as heritage interests reflected in community institutions. There is currently one open position. (The Commission is assisted by nine advisory members representing agencies and statewide organizations identified by statute.)</FONT></FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Commissioners are expected to participate in meetings at least quarterly and in committee meetings, to serve as the commission’s ambassadors to organizations and people in their communities, and to be active in local and regional heritage organizations.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">To apply, complete the interest form found on the Governor’s Executive Appointments webpage </FONT><A href="http://www.oregon.gov/gov/pages/boards.aspx"><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman">http://www.oregon.gov/gov/pages/boards.aspx</FONT></A><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For more information about the Heritage Commission or the appointments process, contact Commission coordinator Kyle Jansson at 503-986-0673 or </FONT></FONT><A href="mailto:kyle.jansson@state.or.us"><FONT color=#0000ff size=3 face="Times New Roman">kyle.jansson@state.or.us</FONT></A><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P></BODY></HTML>