The Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office (OACO) was created to support the work of the Commissions on Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Women's affairs which serve as the liaisons between the minority communities and government entities. The OACO is responsible for administrative support to the Commissions as they strive for implementation and establishment of economic, social, legal and political equality for minorities in Oregon.


The OACO assists the commissions in monitoring existing programs and legislation designed to meet the needs of minority populations and helps in identifying and researching problem areas and issues affecting minority communities. OACO works with the commissions to continually assess the issues and needs confronting minorities across Oregon and identify programs, projects and activities which the OACO will undertake regarding those issues.