query: how many terms can a governor serve in oklahoma

pos: Governor of Oklahoma their candidacy. Under Section Four in Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution, the governor serves a four-year term in office beginning on the second Monday in January. Section Four also states that no person may hold the office for more than two consecutive terms. On November 2, 2010, voters passed a ballot initiative to limit governors to only eight years in office in a lifetime. The initiative also set the gubernatorial term of a lieutenant governor who becomes governor upon the death of the previous governor; upon the lieutenant governor's succession, he or she is to serve out two years

pos: Governor of Oklahoma governor to serve two consecutive terms. The governor of Oklahoma is elected directly by the voters of Oklahoma during gubernatorial elections held in November during the final year of each four-year gubernatorial term. The candidate with the highest number of votes becomes governor following the election. The Oklahoma Constitution requires the Oklahoma Legislature to choose the governor in the case of a tie vote. Section Three of Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution establishes that gubernatorial candidates must be citizens of the United States, at least 31 years old, and residents of Oklahoma for at least ten years prior to

pos: Governor of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast Governor of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast The Governor of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast (Губернатор Еврейской автономной области) is the head of executive branch for the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, considered as Prime Minister of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast. The office of Governor is an elected position, for which elected officials serve four year terms. While individual politicians may serve as many terms as they can be elected to, Governors cannot be elected to more than two consecutive terms. The official residence for the Governor is located in Birobidzhan. The current Governor is Alexander Levintal, who acting office on February 24, 2015.

pos: Governor of Kaliningrad Oblast the office was held on 13 September 2015 Governor of Kaliningrad Oblast The Governor of Kaliningrad Oblast (Губернатор Калининградской области) is the head of executive branch for the Kaliningrad Oblast (former Königsberg, East Prussia), considered as Prime Minister of Kaliningrad Oblast. The office of Governor is an elected position, for which elected officials serve four year terms. While individual politicians may serve as many terms as they can be elected to, Governors cannot be elected to more than two consecutive terms. The official residence for the Governor is located in Kaliningrad. The current Governor is Anton Alikhanov, who assumed office

pos: Governor of Kaliningrad Oblast Governor of Kaliningrad Oblast The Governor of Kaliningrad Oblast (Губернатор Калининградской области) is the head of executive branch for the Kaliningrad Oblast (former Königsberg, East Prussia), considered as Prime Minister of Kaliningrad Oblast. The office of Governor is an elected position, for which elected officials serve four year terms. While individual politicians may serve as many terms as they can be elected to, Governors cannot be elected to more than two consecutive terms. The official residence for the Governor is located in Kaliningrad. The current Governor is Anton Alikhanov, who assumed office on 6 October 2016. The latest election for

pos: Governor of Leningrad Oblast held on 13 September 2015 Governor of Leningrad Oblast The Governor of Leningrad Oblast (Губернатор Ленинградской области) is the head of executive branch for the Leningrad Oblast, considered as Prime Minister of Leningrad Oblast. The office of Governor is an elected position, for which elected officials serve four year terms. While individual politicians may serve as many terms as they can be elected to, Governors cannot be elected to more than two consecutive terms. The official residence for the Governor is located in Saint Petersburg. The current Governor is Aleksandr Drozdenko, who assumed office on May 11, 2012. The latest

pos: Governor of Leningrad Oblast Governor of Leningrad Oblast The Governor of Leningrad Oblast (Губернатор Ленинградской области) is the head of executive branch for the Leningrad Oblast, considered as Prime Minister of Leningrad Oblast. The office of Governor is an elected position, for which elected officials serve four year terms. While individual politicians may serve as many terms as they can be elected to, Governors cannot be elected to more than two consecutive terms. The official residence for the Governor is located in Saint Petersburg. The current Governor is Aleksandr Drozdenko, who assumed office on May 11, 2012. The latest election for the office was

pos: Governor of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast The latest election for the office was held on 13 September 2015. Governor of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast The Governor of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast (Губернатор Еврейской автономной области) is the head of executive branch for the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, considered as Prime Minister of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast. The office of Governor is an elected position, for which elected officials serve four year terms. While individual politicians may serve as many terms as they can be elected to, Governors cannot be elected to more than two consecutive terms. The official residence for the Governor is located in Birobidzhan. The

pos: Governor of Oklahoma their candidacy. Under Section Four in Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution, the governor serves a four-year term in office beginning on the second Monday in January. Section Four also states that no person may hold the office for more than two consecutive terms. On November 2, 2010, voters passed a ballot initiative to limit governors to only eight years in office in a lifetime. The initiative also set the gubernatorial term of a lieutenant governor who becomes governor upon the death of the previous governor; upon the lieutenant governor's succession, he or she is to serve out two years

pos: Governor of South Carolina Section 3 of Article IV states that no person shall be elected governor for more than two successive terms. For clarification, a person can hold an unlimited amount of terms as governor as long as such person does not serve more than two consecutive terms. Since Henry McMaster assumed the office of governor after Nikki Haley resigned, he is eligible to serve the remainder of Haley's term and two consecutive four-year terms of his own. According to the South Carolina Constitution, the Governor: If the incumbent governor is no longer able or permitted to fulfill the duties of the office

neg: Oklahoma Ethics Commission the Governor of Oklahoma, President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate, Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, the Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court and the Attorney General of Oklahoma. All members serve five year terms. The Commission was created in 1990 during the term of Governor Henry Bellmon. The Commission is composed of five appointed members. One each is appointed by the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Speaker of the House, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and Attorney General. No more than three can be of the same political party. No more than one

neg: Oklahoma Department of Securities Oklahoma Department of Securities The Oklahoma Department of Securities (ODS) is an agency of the state of Oklahoma. The department oversees the securities business in Oklahoma. The department regulates securities agents, broker-dealers, and investment advisers as well as the registration of stocks, bonds, and many other types of securities. The department is led by the Oklahoma Securities Commission, which consists of five members. Four members are appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate to serve six-year terms. The State Banking Commissioner serve as the fifth voting member of the commission. The department's executive is

neg: Governor of Indiana the state. The governor serves a four-year term beginning on the date he is sworn into office; inauguration day is the second Monday in January. He remains governor until his successor takes the oath of office. The governor's term can be shorter if he resigns, dies, becomes incapacitated or impeached. There is no limit to how many terms a governor may serve; however, the governor is limited to serving a total of eight years in any 12-year period, equivalent to two full terms. To be eligible to run for a third term, the governor would have to sit out for

neg: Government of Oklahoma the event of a vacancy anywhere in the executive branch, he or she appoints their successor. The governor appoints the heads of state departments and agencies as well as the members of most state commissioners and boards. However, these appointments do require Senate approval. Some serve at his or her pleasure while others serve fixed terms. Mary Fallin became governor on January 10, 2011, succeeding Brad Henry. The Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma is the second highest official in the Oklahoma government and the first in line to succeed the governor in the event of a vacancy. Though both the governor

neg: Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma governor, beginning on the first Monday in January following their election. As originally written, the Oklahoma Constitution placed no limits on the number of terms an individual could serve as lieutenant governor. Following the results of the 2010 state elections, the state constitution was amended to limit the lieutenant governor to no more than two terms, consecutive or not. Democratic Lieutenant Governor James E. Berry holds the record for the most terms served in the office, having served for five consecutive terms from 1935 to 1955. George Nigh also held the lieutenant governorship from 1959 to 1963 and again from

neg: Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency State of Oklahoma, OHFA does not operate using legislative funds. The Housing Finance Agency is overseen by a 5-member Board of Trustees as appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma on staggering terms. Day-to-day operations of the Agency are under the direction of the OHFA Executive Director. Deborah Jenkins is currently serving as the Executive Director, having served in the position since 2017. OHFA is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma. The five members serve staggered five-year terms. The Governor also appoints one additional member to the Board who is a resident of public

neg: Mary Fallin Mary Fallin Mary Fallin (née Copeland; born December 9, 1954) is an American politician serving as the 27th and current Governor of Oklahoma since 2011. A member of the Republican Party, she was elected in 2010 and reelected in 2014. Beginning a career in politics, Fallin was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 1990. She served two terms in the Oklahoma House, representing a district in Oklahoma City, from 1990 to 1995. In 1994, Fallin was elected to serve as the 14th Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma; being elected to a total of three terms, she served under two

neg: Noma Gurich securities fraud cases, contract cases, workers' compensation and general practice. Justice Gurich has the distinction of receiving nominations to fill Judicial vacancies by four separate Oklahoma Governors, with two of them being Republican and two being Democrats. In 1988, Gurich was appointed to serve as a Judge on the Workers' Compensation Court by Oklahoma Governor Henry Bellmon. While sitting on the Workers' Compensation Court, Gurich was designated by Governor Bellmon to serve as Presiding Judge for two terms: January 1989 - December 1992. Gurich was re-appointed to the court for a six-year term by Oklahoma Governor David Walters. She remained

neg: Oklahoma Conservation Commission appointed by the Commission. The elected members serve staggered three-year terms with one being elected each year. The appointed members serve staggered two-year terms with one being appointed each year. Oklahoma Conservation Commission The Oklahoma Conservation Commission is an agency of the government of Oklahoma under the Governor of Oklahoma. It is the duty of the Commission to conserve Oklahoma's land and water. The Commission is also responsible for upstream flood control protection, a state-funded conservation cost-share program, reclamation of abandoned mine land and non point source water quality monitoring, planning, and management, in addition to a variety of educational

neg: Office of the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal Governor of Oklahoma with the approval of the Oklahoma Senate. The current State Fire Marshal is Robert Doke. The Office of the State Fire Marshal was created in 1965 during the term of Governor Henry Bellmon. The State Fire Marshal Commission is a seven-member commission that supervises the operations of the State Fire Marshal and provides such policy and regulation of the State Fire Marshal as is needed. Commission members are appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma, with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate, and serve staggered five-year terms. Commissioners represent Safety Engineers, State Fire Firefighters, Oklahoma Municipalities, Oklahoma Fire

neg: Governor of Oklahoma the consent of the Oklahoma Legislature. The governor's appointments serve for a term of six years each; the terms are staggered so that approximately one-third of the appointments become vacant every two years. In the event of a vacancy upon the Oklahoma Supreme Court or on the Court of Criminal Appeals, the Judicial Nominating Committee submits three nominees to fill the vacancy to the governor and Oklahoma Supreme Court chief justice. The governor must appoint one to fill the vacancy within 60 days or the appointment is turned over to the chief justice. The governor also possess the power to

neg: Oklahoma Homeland Security Act other duties, the Act designates the Office as the agency responsible for developing interoperable public safety communications planning for the State. To assist the Governor and the Homeland Security Director, the Director is allowed the created regional homeland security planning councils. Each advisory council is to be composed of the following: All members of the regional advisory councils are appointed by the Director for three year terms. All members serve without compensation and can be removed for cause by the Director. Oklahoma Homeland Security Act The Oklahoma Homeland Security Act (74 O.S. § 51-51.3) is an Oklahoma state law that

neg: Martin E. Trapp be elected, Oklahoma's first state auditor. Trapp served under Charles N. Haskell, the first Governor of Oklahoma, from 1907 to 1911. After his term as state auditor, Trapp moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma, where he would set up a bond business. Trapp made a return to Oklahoma politics in 1914 when the Democrats nominated him to serve as the Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma. Replacing outgoing Lieutenant Governor John A Greer, Trapp would be elected to his new office for three consecutive terms, in 1914, 1918, and for an unprecedented third term in 1922, winning all three elections with considerable margin, 60.8%

neg: Oklahoma Historical Society Oklahoma Historical Society is under the supervision of the Secretary of Commerce and Tourism. Under Governor of Oklahoma Mary Fallin, Larry Parman is serving as the Secretary. The Society is governed by a 25-member Board of Directors. Thirteen of those members are elected by the members of the Society and twelve are appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma, with the approval of the Oklahoma Senate. All member serve three-year terms. The Governor also serves as an ex officio member of the Board. The Board is responsible for appointing an Executive Director of the Society, who serves concurrently as the State

neg: Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust of the Oklahoma Senate, and the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector. The State Treasurer serves on the Board as long as he or she maintains the office. Appointed members serve four year terms. As of 2018, the Board of Investors is composed of the following: The Trust is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors. The members are appointed by seven different elected officials: the Governor of Oklahoma, the President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate, the Attorney General of Oklahoma, the State Treasurer, the Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector. All members serve

neg: Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology of agriculture, the presidents of Oklahoma's three research universities, the president of a regional university, 12 members appointed by the Governor and two nonvoting legislators representing the House and the Senate. Members appointed by the governor serve with the consent of the senate and generally serve four-year terms. As of September 2018, the following are the current members of the Board: The center offers numerous programs to assist the development of the state's economy: Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) is the agency of the government

neg: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation the Department was authorized 339 full-time employees. Since the establishment of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, two officers have died while on duty. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is an agency of the state of Oklahoma responsible for managing and protecting Oklahoma's wildlife population and their habitats. The Department is under the control of the Wildlife Conservation Commission, an 8-member board appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma with the approval of the Oklahoma Senate. All members serve eight-year terms. The Commission, in turn, appoints a Director to serve as the chief administrative officer

neg: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is an agency of the state of Oklahoma responsible for managing and protecting Oklahoma's wildlife population and their habitats. The Department is under the control of the Wildlife Conservation Commission, an 8-member board appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma with the approval of the Oklahoma Senate. All members serve eight-year terms. The Commission, in turn, appoints a Director to serve as the chief administrative officer of the Department. The current Director of the Department of Wildlife Conservation is Richard Hatcher. The Department was created in 1956 during the term

neg: Governor of Michigan elections are held concurrently with State Senate elections. The winner of the gubernatorial election takes office at noon on January 1 of the year following the election. In 1992, an amendment to the Michigan constitution imposed a lifetime term limit of two four-year terms for the office of governor. Prior to this, they were not limited as to how many terms they could serve; John Engler, the governor at the time, served three terms as his first term occurred prior to the restriction. Engler was reelected in 1994 and 1998 before being term limited in 2002. The governor has responsibilities

neg: 1966 United States gubernatorial elections to serve two four-year terms in a row. Maddox was elected by the State Legislature, and Callaway was the first Republican nominee for governor since 1876. During Henry Bellmon's first term (1963–1967), the Oklahoma Constitution was changed to allow its governor to serve consecutive terms. However, the rule change did not apply to Bellmon. Thus, he was not eligible to serve a second term. He later served another term, from 1987 to 1991. 1966 United States gubernatorial elections United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 8, 1966 in 35 states. 12 Democrats and 23 Republicans won election, bringing the

neg: Politics of Oklahoma various executive departments called Secretaries. Of the Secretaries, the highest in rank is Secretary of State, currently Dave Lopez, an Independent, who is the only appointed executive office set out under the Oklahoma Constitution. Other statewide executive offices are contested in elections and serving four-year terms that run concurrent with that of the Governor, with the exception of the three members of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Those members serve staggered six-year terms, with one member's term up for election every two years. The state legislature is a bicameral body consisting of the Oklahoma Senate and Oklahoma House of Representatives, with

neg: Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services Services under Governor of Oklahoma Mary Fallin. The Commission for Rehabilitation Services is the governing board of the Department. The Commission is composed of three members, with one member appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma, one member appointed by the President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate, and one member appointed by the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. All members of the Commission serve three year terms. For more information about each commissioner, visit the website. The Department of Rehabilitation Services has an annual budget of nearly $150 million and approximately 986 full-time employees. Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation

neg: Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board process and to protect the public while recommending the supervised released of adult felons. Although, in recent years the Board has been mandated to assist with alleviating prison overcrowding, it remains our goal to maintain a low revocation & recidivism rate for the State of Oklahoma. The Board is composed of five appointive members. Three are appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma, one by the Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, and one by the Presiding Judge of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. They serve four year terms that run concurrent with the term of the Governor. Any

neg: Government of Oklahoma which selects three candidates to submit to the governor for a single selection to the office. The Oklahoma Supreme Court consists of a chief justice, a vice-chief justice, and seven associate justices who are appointed by the governor from a list of three judges submitted by the Judicial Nomination Commission. Justices are put on the ballot during the next general election for the electorate to retain that justice or not. Justices serve six years terms and then are put up for another retention election. Justices serve until they resign, fail to be retained in office, are removed from office by

neg: Oklahoma State Department of Education Superintendent (who serves as Chair, and is a statewide elected official) and six members appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Oklahoma Senate. In order to be eligible to serve on the Board, members must possess a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency. The members appointed by the Governor serve staggered six year terms so that one member's term expires every year. All appointments take effect on April 2 of the year of appointment. Excluding the State Superintendent, there must be at least one member representing each congressional district of the

neg: Oklahoma Department of Human Services agency budget was $235 million. By 1970, it paid out more in welfare than any of its neighboring states. In November 2012, Oklahoma voters amended the Oklahoma Constitution by passing State Question 756, which reorganized the agency. Prior to the amendment, the Department of Human Services was governed by a nine-member Commission on Human Services, whose members were appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma to serve fixed terms. The commission would then appoint a director under the commission's oversight. The 2012 amendment abolished the commission and provided for the appointment of the director by the governor directly. The Department of

neg: Oklahoma State Bond Advisor the fifth member. Appointed members serve terms of two years and may be removed for cause by the appointing authority. Members may be appointed for additional terms. As of 2014, the members of the Council are as follows: The Oklahoma Long-Range Capital Planning Commission is an oversight body created by statute to advise and assist the Oklahoma Legislature in providing for capital facilities in the state. Each year, the Commission prepares a state capital plan for addressing state, regional and local public capital facility needs for the next five years. The Governor of Oklahoma, at the time he prepares the

neg: Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma can serve as the acting governor. When acting as the governor, the Oklahoma Constitution provides the lieutenant governor with the full powers of the governor, including the power to sign or veto legislation, make political appointments, call out the Oklahoma National Guard, or grant pardons. The need for the lieutenant governor to act as the governor may come about due to the governor's absences from Oklahoma, or his or her inability to discharge the powers and duties of the office. The lieutenant governor holds the powers of the governor until the governor returns to the state or the period of

neg: Oklahoma Ethics Commission congressional district may be represented at a time. All members serve five year terms. As of 2013, the current Commissioners are: The Commission serves as the official repository of the financial disclosure statements, campaign contributions and expenditure reports and lobbyist registrations and reports and has the power to issue advisory opinions when requested. The primary duty of the Commission is to issue rules on ethical behavior. Such rules are presented to the Governor of Oklahoma and both houses of the Oklahoma Legislature for review. If not disapproved by joint resolution, subject to veto by the Governor, the rules become effective.

neg: Lieutenant Governor of California Lieutenant Governor of California The Lieutenant Governor of California is a statewide constitutional officer and vice-executive of the State of California. The lieutenant governor is elected to serve a four-year term and can serve a maximum of two terms. In addition to basically ceremonial roles, serving as acting governor in the absence of the Governor, and as President of the California State Senate, the lieutenant governor either sits on, or appoints representatives to, many of California's regulatory commissions and executive agencies. California is one of eighteen states where the governor and lieutenant governor do not run as running mates on

neg: Governor of Oklahoma her small business advocate within her Cabinet – although Lamb later resigned that position due to disagreements with the Governor. A lieutenant governor can also serve as Acting Governor. When acting as the governor, the Oklahoma Constitution provides all the powers of the governor to the lieutenant governor. This includes the power of signing or vetoing legislation, making political appointments, calling out the Oklahoma National Guard, or granting pardons. The need for the lieutenant governor to act as the governor may be due to the governor's absence from the state, or his inability to discharge the powers and duties of

neg: Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals the Governor fails to appoint a Justice within sixty days, the Chief Justice of Oklahoma may appoint one of the nominees, who must certify his or her appointment to Secretary of State of Oklahoma. Judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals who are elected to retain their positions in the general state elections will continue to serve for another six years in office with their terms beginning on the second Monday in January following the general election. Justices appointed to fill vacancies take up office immediately and continue to serve in their appointed posts until the next general election. In

neg: Oklahoma Department of Consumer Credit Oklahoma Department of Consumer Credit The Oklahoma Department of Consumer Credit (ODCC) is an agency of the state of Oklahoma. The department regulates the consumer lending business in Oklahoma by overseeing non-commercial credit, small loans, installment sales and usury. The department also investigates and licenses creditors of the state. The department is led by a Consumer Credit Commission, which consists of eight member appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate to serve five year terms. The State Banking Commissioner serves as a non-voting member of the commission. The department's executive is the Administrator of

neg: Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women was created by the Oklahoma State Legislature in 1994. Made up of thirty members, one-third are appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma, one-third are appointed by the President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate, one-third are appointed by the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives to serve staggered 5-year terms. OCSW was established to "act as an advisory entity on equity issues relating to gender bias; monitor legislation to determine whether it is discriminatory toward one gender or the other; act as a resource and

neg: Oklahoma Department of Corrections Oklahoma Department of Corrections The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC or ODOC) is an agency of the state of Oklahoma. DOC is responsible for the administration of the state prison system. It has its headquarters in Oklahoma City, across the street from the headquarters of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. The Department of Corrections is governed by the seven-member Board of Corrections. All members are appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma, with the approval of the Oklahoma Senate, to serve six-year terms. Each of Oklahoma's five Congressional districts is represented by at least one member on the Board, with

neg: Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Oklahoma Employment Security Commission The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) is an independent agency of the state of Oklahoma responsible for providing employment services to the citizens of Oklahoma. The Commission is part of a national network of employment service agencies and is funded by money from the United States Department of Labor. The Commission is also responsible for administering the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 on behalf of the state. The Commission is composed of five members appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma, with the approval of the Oklahoma Senate. All members serve six-year terms. The Commission appoints an

neg: Oklahoma House of Representatives Oklahoma Legislature. A term-limited member can not run for election to the Senate as both Representative terms and Senate terms are added together in determining the total number of Legislative years in office. Members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives receive $38,400 in annual pay. The Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives receives $56,332 in annual pay. The Speaker Pro Tempore, minority leader and appropriations chair receive $50,764 in annual pay. Pay is set by a nine-member state board appointed by the governor, Speaker, and President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate. State legislators can seek reimbursement for expenses

neg: Oklahoma Department of Mines the Commission are appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma with the approval of the Oklahoma Senate. All members serve seven-year staggered terms. The membership of the Commission consists of one person with experience in each of the following fields: engineering or geology, labor or worker's safety, agriculture or soil conservation, transportation, economic development or banking, public utilities, natural resources, and two persons selected at large. Oklahoma Department of Mines The Oklahoma Department of Mines (ODOM) is a department of the government of Oklahoma responsible for overseeing and regulating all surface and sub-surface mining activities in the State. The Department is

neg: 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma The 2012 congressional elections in Oklahoma were held on November 6, 2012, to determine who would represent the state of Oklahoma in the United States House of Representatives. Oklahoma has five seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2010 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 113th Congress from January 3, 2013, until January 3, 2015. A redistricting bill which made only minor alterations to the state's congressional districts was signed into law by Governor Mary Fallin on May 10, 2011. The

neg: Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction runs concurrently with that of the Governor of Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Constitution places no limit to the number of terms a candidate may serve in succession or in total. Constitutionally, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction has no duties. The office’s powers and responsibilities come from Oklahoma School Code and the powers granted to the office by the Oklahoma State Board of Education. The primary function of the State Superintendent is giving advice and making recommendations to the State Board of Education on matters pertaining to the policies and administration of the State Department of Education and the public school

neg: Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services mental health for all Oklahomans. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control serves as the law enforcement arm. The two agencies work together to develop a comprehensive drugs control strategy for the State. The Department is led by Terri L. White. The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Board is the governing board of the Department. The Board is composed of eleven members appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma with the approval of the Oklahoma Senate. All members of the Board serve seven year terms and no member may have served in the Oklahoma Legislature within five years of

neg: Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality membership of the Board must be composed of the following: All members serve renewable five year terms. The Department is divided into six major divisions, with each division being headed by a Division Director. The Department of Environmental Quality, with an annual budget of over $70 million, is one of the larger employers of the State. For fiscal year 2014, the Department was authorized 548 full-time employees. Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is a department of the government of Oklahoma under the Governor of Oklahoma. It is responsible for protecting human health and

neg: Indiana General Assembly on the size and composition of the General Assembly. The Senate can contain no more than fifty members, and the senators serve for term of four years. The House of Representatives can contain no more than one hundred members, and the representatives serve terms of two years. There is no limit to how many terms a state senator or representative may serve. There are several checks and balances built into the state constitution that limit the power of the General Assembly. Other clauses allow the General Assembly to balance and limit the authority of the other branches of the government.

neg: Oklahoma Secretary of State of State: the appointee must be a citizen of the State of Oklahoma, at least thirty-one years of age and a resident of the United States for ten years, the same as all high-level executive branch officials. The Governor appoints, with confirmation by the Oklahoma Senate, the Secretary of State to serve a four-year term that runs concurrently with the term of the Governor. As the office is not elective (the only appointive constitutional office in Oklahoma), a Secretary of State may succeed himself/herself in office as many times as the Governor-elect appoints and the state Senate confirms him or

neg: Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma to the state or the disability is removed. The lieutenant governor presides over or is a member of ten state boards and commissions as per state statute and the Oklahoma Constitution. When a governor and lieutenant governor are of the same party, the governor often uses the lieutenant governor as the head of board, agency, or commission. This can be seen when Governor Frank Keating appointed Mary Fallin to serve as his Small Business Advocate within his Cabinet. However, when the governor and lieutenant governor are of different parties, the role of the lieutenant governor is minimal. The lieutenant governor

neg: Attorney General of Oklahoma Legislature, by joint ballot, chooses one of the candidates. According to Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution require, persons running for the office must be a citizen of the state, a resident of the United States for ten years, and at least thirty-one years of age. The state attorney general's term lasts for four years and runs parallel with the term of the Governor of Oklahoma, beginning on the first Monday in January following their election. As originally written, the Oklahoma Constitution placed no limits on the number of terms an individual could serve as attorney general. Following the results

neg: Rudolph Hargrave for six-year terms. He was elected Chief Justice on January 1, 1989. During his term as Chief, he was elected by the National Conference of Chief Justices as its vice-president, the only Oklahoma justice serve in that position. He was also a member of the Seminole County Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, American Bar Association and the Oklahoma Judicial Conference. Hargrave retired from the court effective December 31, 2010. Governor Brad Henry announced that Judge Douglas L. Combs would replace Hargrave on January 1, 2011. Hargrave and his wife, Madeline, had three children, Cindy Keefer of Ada, Oklahoma, John Robert

neg: Lieutenant Governor of Virginia governor dies, resigns, or otherwise leaves office, the lieutenant governor becomes governor. Unlike the governor, the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia can serve consecutive terms. Since the late 1920s, the lieutenant governor has been one of only three positions that competes in a statewide election in Virginia (along with the governor and attorney general). Since the governor cannot serve consecutive terms, whoever is elected lieutenant governor is almost always considered a leading candidate for governor. This is especially the case if the lieutenant governor and the attorney general come from different parties. For example, after Democrat Tim Kaine was elected lieutenant

neg: Pam Warren (civil servant) governor, he appointed Tom Cole as his secretary of state. Cole kept Warren on as his assistant secretary. On January 1, 1997, following the resignation of Tom Brennan, Governor of Oklahoma Frank Keating appointed Warren to serve as his second Secretary of Administration. At the same time, Governor Keating appointed her to serve concurrently as his director of the Oklahoma Department of Central Services. As secretary, she oversaw 30 boards and commissions that examine, license and regulate many professional occupations, including medical, architects, engineers, banking and horse racing. As director, Warren was directly responsible for central purchasing, management of state

neg: Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs are appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma, with the approval of the Oklahoma Senate, from a list of names submitted by the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order of the Purple Heart, National Guard Association, Paralyzed Veterans of America, as well as three at-large appointees. Three members of the Commission must be Vietnam War veterans. All members serve three-year terms. As of August 2017, the members of the Oklahoma Veterans Commission are as follows: The Department is funded primarily from three sources: yearly appropriations, patient fees, and federal funding. The United States Department of Veterans

neg: Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Oklahoma Mary Fallin, Dave Lopez is serving as the Secretary. The Commission is composed of five members appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma, with the approval of the Oklahoma Senate. Two members represent employers, two represent employees, and one represents the public. The representative of the public serves as the chair of the Commission. All members serve six-year terms. As of 2016, the Commission is composed of the following members: Representing the Public Representing Employers Representing Employees The Workforce Services Division has two main functions: provide guidance for field staff and field activities at local workforce centers across the state

neg: Henry S. Johnston the United States Congress accepted the Oklahoma Constitution. On the same day, Charles N. Haskell was inaugurated as the state's first governor. Before the state constitution was approved, Johnston ran and was elected to the Oklahoma Senate to serve in the 1st Oklahoma Legislature. A popular figure, Johnston was selected to serve as the first President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate, the state senate's highest official behind the Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma, who serves as President of the Oklahoma Senate. Among his most powerful supporters were prohibitionists, Protestant churchmen, and Freemasons. Johnston himself would serve as the Grand Master

neg: Governor of Maine of the United States, and for five years a resident of Maine. A governor must retain residency in Maine throughout his or her term. Section 5 provides that a person shall not assume the office of Governor while holding any other office under the United States, Maine, or "any other power". Governors are elected directly for four-years terms, with a limit of two consecutive elected terms. Thus, a governor can serve an unlimited number of terms, as long as they serve no more than two in a row (Article V, Section 2). Elections are by popular vote, but if two

neg: Oklahoma House of Representatives must be 21 years of age at the time of their election and a qualified elector and resident of their legislative district. Officers of the United States or state government and individuals who have been adjudged guilty of a felony are not eligible to election to the Oklahoma Legislature. If a member of the Oklahoma Legislature is expelled for corruption, they are not eligible to return to legislative office. State representatives serve a two-year term and are limited to six terms or 12 years. No member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives can serve more than 12 years in the

neg: Lee Cruce Lee Cruce Lee Cruce (July 8, 1863 – January 16, 1933) was an American lawyer, banker and the second governor of Oklahoma. Losing to Charles N. Haskell in the 1907 Democratic primary election to serve as the first governor of Oklahoma, Cruce successfully campaigned to succeed Haskell to serve as the second governor of Oklahoma. As governor, Cruce was responsible for the establishment of the Oklahoma Department of Highways and the Oklahoma State Capitol. He worked hard to enforce prohibitions on alcohol and gambling, going so far as to use the state militia to stop horse racing. He was succeeded

neg: Judiciary of Oklahoma Supreme Court; there is no appeal from these court decisions. The Oklahoma Supreme Court is Oklahoma’s court of last resort in all civil matters and all matters concerning the Oklahoma Constitution. It consists of nine justices appointed by the governor to serve life terms, but unlike U.S. Supreme Court justices, they are subject to an election every six years in which voters choose whether or not to retain them. Each justice must be at least 30 years old, have previously been licensed as an attorney for five years, and have lived for at least one year in the Supreme Court

neg: Oklahoma State Treasurer the state treasurer shall be declared duly elected. However, in case two or more shall have an equal and the highest number of votes for the office of state treasurer, the Legislature shall, by joint ballot, choose one of the said persons having an equal and the highest number of votes for the office of state treasurer. The state treasurer’s four-year term begins on the first Monday in January falling the general election and runs concurrently with that term of the Governor of Oklahoma. The Constitution of Oklahoma places no limit to the number of terms a candidate may serve

neg: Governor of North Dakota held in January 2017. The decision to conduct the celebration at a later date was made to avoid interference with the busy holiday schedules of many celebrants in December. There is no limit to the number of terms a governor may serve, if elected. It is possible for a governor to serve non-sequential terms. The official residence of the governor is the North Dakota Governor's Residence in Bismarck. Governor of North Dakota The governor of North Dakota is the head of the executive branch of government of North Dakota and serves as the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The

neg: Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Oklahoma are met by the state's 110 public airports that comprise the state’s air transportation system, and ensuring the growth and vitality of the state's aerospace industry. The Commission is composed of seven members, each appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma, serving six-year terms. Five members are appointed from among Oklahoma's five congressional districts with the remaining two appointed at-large. The Commission is responsible for appointing the State Director of Aeronautics to serve at its pleasure. The current Director is Victor Bird, having served in that position since December 2002. The Commission was established in 1963 during the term of

neg: Governor (United States) defense force (which is not subject to federalization). In many states and territories the governor also has partial or absolute power to commute or pardon a criminal sentence. All U.S. governors serve four-year terms except those in New Hampshire and Vermont, who serve two-year terms. In all states, the governor is directly elected, and in most cases has considerable practical powers, though this may be moderated by the state legislature and in some cases by other elected executive officials. In the five extant U.S. territories, all governors are now directly elected as well, though in the past many territorial governors

neg: 2018 United States gubernatorial elections in 2016 Constance Gadell-Newton has declared her candidacy. Filmaker and comedian Travis Irvine is the Libertarian Party's candidate for governor. DeWine won election. Two-term Governor Mary Fallin is term-limited as Oklahoma does not allow governors to serve more than two terms. Businessman Kevin Stitt advanced to a runoff in the Republican primary, eventually winning. With only one opponent in the primary, former Attorney General Drew Edmondson won the Democratic nomination outright. The Libertarian nominee is Chris Powell. Stitt won election. Kate Brown became Governor of Oregon in February 2015 following the resignation of John Kitzhaber. In accordance with Oregon law,

neg: Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet The Cabinet of the Governor of Oklahoma is a body of the most senior appointed officials of the executive branch of the government of Oklahoma. Originally an informal meeting between the Governor of Oklahoma and various government officials, the Governor's Cabinet has evolved into an important information link between the Governor and the various agencies, boards and commissions that operate within state government. Cabinet officers are appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Oklahoma Senate. Once confirmed, all members of the Cabinet receive the title "Secretary" and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The

neg: Politics of Oklahoma in the national government of the United States, power in Oklahoma is divided into three main branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The capital of the state is Oklahoma City and the Governor of Oklahoma is Mary Fallin, a Republican. Her first term began on January 10, 2011. The current Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma is Republican Todd Lamb. Lamb concurrently serves, by virtue of his office as lieutenant governor, as the president of the Oklahoma Senate. The offices of the governor and lieutenant governor have four-year terms. The Governor is assisted by a Cabinet consisting of the assembled heads of the

neg: Adjutant General of Oklahoma the armories of the State, with contracts not to exceed one year. The contract may be terminated by order of the Adjutant General after a written notice of 30 days is given to the other parties in the contract. If legal action is necessary, the Adjutant General can order the Attorney General of Oklahoma to investigate the claims. The governor has the power to allow National Guardsmen to voluntarily serve under federal authority in certain instances. At the pleasure of the governor, this power may be delegated to the Adjutant General. The Adjutant General, at the consent of the governor,

neg: Oklahoma State Election Board Senate to serve four year terms. Under the State Election Board are the county election boards and precinct election boards. Membership is based on statewide voter registration. Based on the most recent January 1 voter registration report, the state central committee of the political party with the largest number of registered voters submits to the Governor a list of ten nominees. The state central committee of the political party having the second largest number of registered voters submits to the Governor a list of five nominees. Based on the names submitted, the Governor appoints two members from the largest party

neg: 7th Oklahoma Legislature first Republican Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Lieutenant Governor Martin E. Trapp served as the President of the Senate, R. L. Davidson served as the President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate, and Tom Waldrep served as Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Previous: 6th Legislature • Next: 8th Legislature Lieutenant Governor Martin E. Trapp served as the President of the Senate, which gave him a tie-breaking vote and allowed him to serve as a presiding officer. R.L. Davidson was elected by state senators to serve as the President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate, the primary

neg: Oklahoma Secretary of Health Oklahoma Secretary of Health The Oklahoma Secretary of Health was a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet. Prior to its dissolution in 2011, the Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary served as the chief advisor to the Governor on public health issues and needs. In 2011, Governor Mary Fallin consolidated the Secretary's duties and responsibilities with those of the Oklahoma Secretary of Human Services into the new position of Oklahoma Secretary of Health and Human Services. The last Secretary of Health was Terri

neg: Oklahoma Supreme Court vacancy on the court, after reviewing potential justices, the commission must submit three names to the governor, of whom the governor appoints one to the Supreme Court to serve until the next general state election. If the governor fails to appoint a justice within sixty days, the chief justice may appoint one of the nominees, who must certify their appointment to Secretary of State of Oklahoma. Each time a justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court is elected to retain his or her position in the general state elections, he or she continues to serve for another six years in office

neg: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation by the Bureau, the agency was removed from the direct control of the Governor's Office. In 1976, a seven member independent commission was created to oversee the activities of the OSBI. The makeup of the Commission includes: one police chief, one sheriff, one district attorney and four lay members. These members are appointed by the Governor and approved by the Oklahoma Senate to serve seven year staggered terms. In general, the OSBI Commission appoints the Director, hears complaints, establishes guidelines and serves as a buffer between the Bureau and potential political pressures concerning any particular investigations. On September 11, 2002,

neg: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation the Oklahoma Senate, to serve seven year terms. Governor may remove any member at any time only for cause. No more than two members of the Commission may reside in the same congressional district. Four members must be ordinary citizens, one must be a sitting district attorney, one must be a sitting county sheriff, and one must be a sitting chief of police. As of 2018, the current members of the OSBI Commission are: Central business office of OSBI. Has responsibility for supporting the Director by providing budgeting, procurement, human resources and other managerial services that support the entire Bureau.

neg: Odessa, Missouri those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over. Odessa R-7 School District operates two elementary schools, one middle school and Odessa High School. Odessa has a public library, a branch of the Trails Regional Library. The City of Odessa is governed by six-member Board of Aldermen (City Council) who represent a total of three different Wards. Aldermen serve alternating two year terms with no limits on how many terms they can serve. Adam Couch is the Mayor and at age 29, he is the youngest Mayor in the history of Odessa. The Mayor serves 2 year

neg: Phyllis Hudecki focused on establishing state curriculum standards, reviewing state tests and evaluating the State's education accountability policy. On November 23, 2010, Governor-elect Mary Fallin announced that she will nominate Hudecki to serve as Oklahoma Secretary of Education. Her appointment will require confirmation by the Oklahoma Senate. Phyllis Hudecki Phyllis Hudecki is an American educator from Oklahoma. Hudecki was appointed by Governor of Oklahoma Mary Fallin to serve as her Secretary of Education. As Secretary, Hudecki oversees all aspects of elementary and secondary education, vocational education and higher education for the State. Originally from Morris, Oklahoma, Hudecki received her bachelor's degree and

neg: 18th Oklahoma Legislature 17th Legislature • Next: 19th Legislature As Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma, James E. Berry served as the President of the Senate, giving him a tie-breaking vote and the authority to serve as the presiding officer. H. M. Curnutt of Barnsdall, Oklahoma, was elected by state senators to serve as the President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate, which gave him the authority to organize the Oklahoma Senate and to serve as the presiding officer. The Democratic caucus held the majority of seats in the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 1941, allowing them to elect E. Blumhagen of Watonga, Oklahoma, as

neg: Oklahoma Secretary of Human Services Oklahoma Secretary of Human Services The Oklahoma Secretary of Health is a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary serves as the chief advisor to the Governor on public health issues and needs. The current Secretary of Health is Howard Hendrick, who was appointed by Governor Brad Henry in 2003. The position of Secretary of Human Services was established in 2003 when Governor Brad Henry issued an executive order splitting the former position of Secretary of Health

neg: Oklahoma Secretary of Human Resources and Administration Oklahoma Secretary of Human Resources and Administration The Oklahoma Secretary of Human Resources and Administration was a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet. Prior to its dissolvement in 2012, the Secretary was appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma, with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary served as the chief advisor to the Governor on managing the operations and personnel needs of the State government. The last Secretary of Human Resources and Administration was Oscar B. Jackson Jr., who was appointed by Democratic Governor Brad Henry in 2003 and retained by

neg: Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce The Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce is a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary serves as the chief advisor to the Governor on economic development and trade promotion. The current Secretary is Deby Snodgrass, who was appointed by Governor Mary Fallin in 2014. The Secretary of Commerce was established in 1986 to provide greater oversight and coordination to the State government's economic development activities. The position was established, along with the Oklahoma Governor's

neg: Oklahoma Secretary of Science and Technology Oklahoma Secretary of Science and Technology The Oklahoma Secretary of Science and Technology is a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary serves as the chief advisor to the Governor on the impact of science and technology on the State's economic development. The 4th and current Secretary is Kelvin Droegemeier, who was appointed by Governor Mary Fallin on March 13, 2017. The position of Secretary of Science and Technology was established in 1999 when Governor Frank Keating

neg: Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Tourism Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Tourism The Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Tourism was a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet. The Secretary was appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary served as the chief advisor to the Governor on economic development and cultural heritage. The second and last Secretary was Dave Lopez, who was appointed by Governor Mary Fallin on January 27, 2011. The position of Secretary of Commerce and Tourism was established in 2003 when Governor Brad Henry issued an executive order merging the

neg: Oklahoma Secretary of Human Resources and Administration Secretary of Human Resources and Administration (2003–2012) Oklahoma Secretary of Human Resources and Administration The Oklahoma Secretary of Human Resources and Administration was a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet. Prior to its dissolvement in 2012, the Secretary was appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma, with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary served as the chief advisor to the Governor on managing the operations and personnel needs of the State government. The last Secretary of Human Resources and Administration was Oscar B. Jackson Jr., who was appointed by Democratic Governor

neg: Oklahoma Secretary of Education Oklahoma Secretary of Education The Oklahoma Secretary of Education is a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary serves as the chief advisor to the Governor on public education issues and needs. The 5th and current Secretary is Natalie Shirley, having been appointed by Governor Mary Fallin on January 22, 2015. The position of Secretary of Education was established, along with the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet, by the Executive Branch Reform Act of 1986. The Act directs the

neg: Governor of Oklahoma February for the next fiscal year beginning in July. After state legislators negotiate the terms of the budget with the governor, the Oklahoma House of Representatives drafts a general appropriations bill that must be approved by the legislature and signed by the governor. Like the President of the United States, the governor plays a major role in the legislative process. Every bill that is passed by both the Oklahoma Senate and Oklahoma House of Representatives, and every resolution requiring the assent of both chambers of the legislature, must, before it becomes a law, be presented to the governor. The governor

neg: Bernice Mitchell support from them she decided to run for county commissioner. Her experience with the local, state and national Women's Political Caucus aided her with the knowledge of how to effectively campaign. Mitchell won the first election by 25 votes and served for two terms. She was the first African American woman to be elected as County Commissioner in Payne County, Oklahoma and only the second woman in the state of Oklahoma to serve in this position. After an attempt by the elected chair of the Commission to pass a County tax for roads failed by a wide margin, Mitchell volunteered

neg: Governor of Minnesota passed by the Minnesota State Legislature. As in most states, but unlike the U.S. President, the governor can also make line-item vetoes, where specific provisions in bills can be stripped out while allowing the overall bill to be signed into law. The governor of Minnesota must be 25 years old upon assuming office, and must have been a Minnesota resident for one year before the election. Since a 1958 amendment to the Minnesota Constitution governors are elected to four-year terms, with no limits on the number of terms they may serve. The governor has a cabinet consisting of the leaders

neg: Government of Maryland known as the Executive Council. Like most state chief executives, the Maryland governor is elected to serve a four-year term. He or she is term limited to serve no more than two "consecutive" terms. The Governor is elected under the plurality system. The current governor is Larry Hogan. The governor has power to veto laws passed by the state's legislature and, like most of the nation's governors, also has a line item veto, which can be used to strike certain portions of appropriations bills. The state legislature can override a veto by a three-fifths (60%) vote of the total number

neg: Mazola McKerson mayor, making her the first African-American woman to serve in this position as well as the first woman in the United States to serve as mayor of a city of more than 30,000 people. She was later appointed to the Commission on the Status of Women by former Oklahoma governor George Nigh. McKerson also served as president of the Ladies of Action Club and was inducted into the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame in 1997. McKerson's achievements were recognized with numerous awards including: Mazola McKerson Mazola McKerson (January 10, 1921 – October 18, 2014) was the first of many things

neg: Government of Oklahoma reduce the number of people who report directly to the governor. For example, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority are organized under the state transportation secretary. The cabinet officers hold the title of "secretary". Agency heads are called "directors" or "commissioners". A cabinet secretary may serve concurrently as an agency director. The governor appoints, with the approval of the Oklahoma Senate, the cabinet. Each secretary advises the governor on policy changes or problems within the agencies under their supervision, represent the governor in administering their area of supervision, and coordinate information gathering for the governor or

neg: Natalie Shirley Natalie Shirley Natalie Shirley (born 1957) is an American lawyer businesswomen and university president from Oklahoma. Shirley previously served as the Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Tourism under Governor of Oklahoma Brad Henry, having been in that position from 2007 to 2011. She was Governor Henry's second Secretary of Commerce and Tourism, having succeeded Kathy Taylor. Concurrent with her service as Commerce Secretary, Shirley was appointed by Governor Henry to serve as the Director of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce from 2007 to 2011. In March 2012 she became the fourth president at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City. Born in Oklahoma,

neg: Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation at $118,000 and the salary of the OTA Director is set at $133,000, which gives Ridley a combined annual compensation package of $250,000. Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation The Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation is a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary serves as the chief advisor to the Governor on land, water, air and space traffic transportation needs and infrastructure. The current Secretary of Transportation is Gary Ridley, who was appointed by Governor Brad Henry in 2009.

neg: Oklahoma Secretary of Veterans Affairs Oklahoma Secretary of Veterans Affairs The Oklahoma Secretary of Veterans Affairs is a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary serves as the chief advisor to the Governor on veterans healthcare and benefits. The current Secretary is Major General Rita Aragon, USAF (ret.), who was appointed by Governor Mary Fallin in 2011. The position of Secretary of Veterans Affairs was established in 1986 to provide greater oversight and coordination to the energy activities of the State government.

neg: Oklahoma Secretary of Safety and Security Oklahoma Secretary of Safety and Security The Oklahoma Secretary of Safety and Security is a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary serves as the chief advisor to the Governor on public safety and criminal justice. The current Secretary is Billy D. “Rusty” Rhoades III, who was appointed by Governor Mary Fallin in 2017. The Secretary of Safety and Security was established in 1986 to provide greater oversight and coordination to the public safety and criminal justice

neg: Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture The Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture is a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary serves as the chief advisor to the Governor on agricultural, forestry and food issues. The 4th and current Secretary of Agriculture is Jim Reese, who was appointed by Governor Mary Fallin in 2011. The position of Secretary of Agriculture was established in 1986 to provide greater oversight and coordination to the agricultural activities of the State government. The position