About the Board

Revised Oregon Administrative Rules adopted November 2, 2004, established an advisory board consisting of not more than nine members. The board serves as an advisor to the agency on policy matters related to cross connection control issues. Although the board does not have the final authority to make or enforce rules, its research, experience, and advice to decision makers will contribute to effective changes in the Cross Connection Program. See the following for additional information:

• Advisory Board Bylaws (pdf)
• Advisory Board Meetings: Meeting dates, locations, guidelines, and minutes.
• Advisory Board Members: Current board members and term completion dates.

Advisory Board Meetings

The advisory board meets quarterly for approximately two-hour sessions. All meetings are open to the public and a portion of the agenda will be devoted to public comment. Specific information on time, location, and agenda can be obtained below or contact the Program Coordinator.

Upcoming Meeting Dates

• 26^th Public Meeting: Wednesday, November 14, 2012: Portland State Office Building, Room 612, 10:00 AM
• Wednesday, February 20, 2013: Portland State Office Building, Room 612, 10:00 AM
• Wednesday, May 15, 2013: Portland State Office Building, Room 612, 10:00 AM

Meeting Location and Directions

• View the Portland State Office Building on a map
• The main entrance to the building is on NE Oregon Street
• 3 blocks east of NE Grand Avenue which, runs north
• 4 blocks east of NE Martin Luther King Boulevard, which runs south
• Is between NE 7th and 9th Avenues
• Is between NE Oregon Street and Lloyd Boulevard
• Overlooks the I-84 freeway on its south side
• Has entrances on Oregon and 7th Avenue

Meeting Guidelines

• Meeting Guidelines (PDF)

Meeting Minutes

Advisory Board Members

The Oregon Health Authority appoints advisory board members for a three-year term. Individual board members represent stakeholders in cross connection control.

Name/Phone	Representing	Term Completion
Loren Anderson Clackamas Community College lapl@comcast.net 503-594-3345	OHA Backflow Assembly Testers	12/31/2012
Michael Briesemeister Eugene Water & Electric Board michael.briesemeister@eweb.org 541-685-7352	OHA Certified Instructors	12/31/2013
Mary Howell Backflow Management Inc mlhowell@bmibackflow.com 503-255-1619	OHA Cross Connection Specialists	12/31/2014
Ray Johnson City of The Dalles rjohnson@ci.the-dalles.or.us 541-980-7261	Water Suppliers	12/31/2014
Ron Murray murraygandr@peoplpc.com 503-621-3899	OR Licensed Plumbers	12/31/2012
Rebecca Ternan - Current Chairperson becky@mechagents.com 503-572-5336	Assembly Manufacturers/      Authorized Representatives	12/31/2013
Edward Yancoskie City of Hillsboro edy@ci.hillsboro.or.us 503-615-6723	OR Plumbing Inspectors	12/31/2012
Vacant Position	Engineers	12/31/2013
Vacant Position	General Public	12/31/2013