Or. Admin. Code § 291-172-0120 - General

(1) A participating facility shall be approved by the Assistant Director of Operations and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

(2) The FUM or designee of each DOC facility offering a LEAP program to AICs shall establish a facility LEAP procedure and LEAP program participation agreement.

(a) The participation agreement will cover specific program standards and protocols.

(b) The participation agreement will be signed by designated staff and the participating AIC annually and kept on file at the facility.

(3) The FUM or designee will designate any area where handiwork items may be created. If the designated area is a housing unit, AIC LEAP participants shall be issued a designated storage container in which to store their handiwork materials.

(4) The FUM or designee shall determine the number of adults in custody that may participate in the LEAP program. If necessary, assignment to a LEAP program may be rotated to accommodate a greater number of AICs.

(5) AIC LEAP participants shall only work on their own approved handiwork, unless approved by the LEAP program supervisor or designee for educational or skill-building purposes.

(6) All business transactions must be completed using approved department practices.

(7) All handiwork must be approved by the functional unit manager or designee.

(8) Handiworks must be manufactured in designated areas with tools authorized and approved by the institution security manager (ISM) or designee.

(a) Materials for handiwork shall not exceed space availability.

(b) AIC LEAP participants will be held responsible for safety and sanitation of their assigned areas.

(c) AIC LEAP participants are expected to abide by DOC safety and sanitation standards. Safety data sheets shall be maintained in each LEAP program area.

(d) The LEAP Program Supervisor has the authority to approve or deny handiworks.

(9) Participation in a LEAP program is voluntary, and not part of the Performance Recognition and Award System (PRAS).

(10) DOC may assess the following program fees:

(a) Bench fees;

(b) E-Commerce portal fees; and

(c) Other miscellaneous fees that may be appropriate to assess in order to reimburse DOC as business expenses for an AIC LEAP participant, (e.g., postage or shipping costs).

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 291-172-0120

DOC 3-2023, adopt filed 01/20/2023, effective 1/20/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 179.040, 421.142, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 179.040, 421.142, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075