Oklahoma Secretary of Human Resources and Administration
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The Oklahoma Secretary of Human Resources and Administration 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 managing the operations and personnel needs of the State government.
The current Secretary of Human Resources and Administration is Oscar B. Jackson Jr.
, who was appointed by Governor Brad Henry
in 2003. Previous to his service in this position, he served as Secretary of Human Resources from 1991 to 2003.
issued an executive order merging the former positions of Secretary of Human Resources and Secretary of Administration into a single position. Previously, both positions had existed separately since 1986 when they were established by the Executive Branch Reform Act of 1986
.
Oklahoma state law always for Cabinet Secretaries to serve concurrently as the head of a State agency in addition to their duties as a Cabinet Secretary. Historically, the Secretary of Human Resources and Administration has also served as the Administrator of the Oklahoma Office of Personnel Management
. As of 2010, all Secretaries of Human Resources and Administration have served in that dual position.
As of fiscal year 2011
, the Secretary of Human Resources and Administration oversees 517 full time employees and is responsible for an annual budget of $60 million.
also serves as the Administrator of the Office of Personnel Management, he received the salary allowed for that position. As of 2010, the annual salary of that position is set at $81,000.
Secretary of Administration (1986–2003)
Secretary of Human Resources and Administration (2003–present)
Oklahoma Senate
The Oklahoma Senate is the upper house of the two houses of the Legislature of Oklahoma, the other being the Oklahoma House of Representatives. The total number of Senators is set at 48 by the Oklahoma Constitution....
, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary serves as the chief advisor to the Governor on managing the operations and personnel needs of the State government.
The current Secretary of Human Resources and Administration is Oscar B. Jackson Jr.
Oscar B. Jackson Jr.
Oscar B. Jackson Jr. is an American civil servant from the state of Oklahoma. Jackson is the current Oklahoma Secretary of Human Resources and Administration, having served in that position since he was appointed by Governor of Oklahoma David Walters in 1991...
, who was appointed by Governor Brad Henry
Brad Henry
Charles Bradford "Brad" Henry was the 26th Governor of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected governor in 2002...
in 2003. Previous to his service in this position, he served as Secretary of Human Resources from 1991 to 2003.
History
The position of Secretary of Human Resources and Administration was established in 2003 when Governor Brad HenryBrad Henry
Charles Bradford "Brad" Henry was the 26th Governor of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected governor in 2002...
issued an executive order merging the former positions of Secretary of Human Resources and Secretary of Administration into a single position. Previously, both positions had existed separately since 1986 when they were established by the Executive Branch Reform Act of 1986
Executive Branch Reform Act of 1986
The Executive Branch Reform Act of 1986 is an Oklahoma state law that requires the Governor of Oklahoma to organize the various departments, agencies, boards, commissions and other entities of the state's executive branch into a cabinet system.The Executive Branch Reform Act was signed into law by...
.
Oklahoma state law always for Cabinet Secretaries to serve concurrently as the head of a State agency in addition to their duties as a Cabinet Secretary. Historically, the Secretary of Human Resources and Administration has also served as the Administrator of the Oklahoma Office of Personnel Management
Oklahoma Office of Personnel Management
The Oklahoma Office of Personnel Management is an agency of the state of Oklahoma that manages the civil service of the state government. OPM provides comprehensive human resource services to all state agencies and employees , as well as information for individuals interested in state service...
. As of 2010, all Secretaries of Human Resources and Administration have served in that dual position.
Responsibilities
The Secretary of Human Resources and Administration is for providing services to help manage and support the basic functioning of all state agencies. These services include personnel management, central purchasing, state motor pool management, building maintenance and construction, as well as central printing and mailing. The Secretary is also responsible for overseeing the licensing, supervision and regulation of most professions and occupation that are regulated by the State government.As of fiscal year 2011
2011 Oklahoma state budget
The Oklahoma State Budget for Fiscal Year 2011, is a spending request by Governor Brad Henry to fund government operations for July 1, 2010–June 30, 2011. Governor Henry and legislative leader approved the budget in May 2010...
, the Secretary of Human Resources and Administration oversees 517 full time employees and is responsible for an annual budget of $60 million.
Agencies overseen
The Secretary of Human Resources and Administration oversees the following state entities:- Accountancy Board
- Alternative Fuels Technician Examiners Hearing Board
- Architects and Landscape Architects Board
- Athletic Trainers Advisory Committee
- Board of Licensed Social Workers
- Certified Public Manager Advisory Board
- Chiropractic Examiners Board
- Dentistry Board
- Department of Central ServicesOklahoma Department of Central ServicesThe Oklahoma Department of Central Services is an ageny of the state of Oklahoma. DCS is responsible for providing services to help manage and support the basic functioning of all state agencies. DCS provides government-wide purchasing, supplying, operation, and maintenance of state property,...
- State Capitol Preservation Commission
- Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority
- Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission and Citizens Advisory Committee
- State Use Committee
- Public Employees Relations Board
- Dietetic Registration Advisory Committee
- Electrologists Advisory Committee
- Embalmers and Funeral Directors Board
- Engineers and Land Surveyors, Board of Registration
- Horse Racing Commission
- Human Rights Commission
- Medical Licensure and Supervision Board
- Merit Protection CommissionOklahoma Merit Protection CommissionThe Oklahoma Merit Protection Commission is an independent quasi-judicial agency of the government of Oklahoma established to protect the integrity of state’s merit system utilized by state agencies and their employees...
- Motor Vehicle Commission
- Nurse Anesthetist Formulary Advisory Council
- Nurse Formulary Advisory Council
- Nursing Board and Advisory Council
- Occupational Therapy Advisory Committee
- Office of Personnel ManagementOklahoma Office of Personnel ManagementThe Oklahoma Office of Personnel Management is an agency of the state of Oklahoma that manages the civil service of the state government. OPM provides comprehensive human resource services to all state agencies and employees , as well as information for individuals interested in state service...
- Affirmative Action Review Council
- Governor’s Advisory Council on Asian-American Affairs
- Governor’s Advisory Council on Latin American and Hispanic Affairs
- Governor's Ethnic American Advisory Council
- Committee for Incentive Awards for State Employees
- Mentor Selection Advisory Committee
- Oversight Committee for State Employee Charitable Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program Advisory Council
- Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women
- Optometry Examiners Board
- Osteopathic Examiners Board
- Perfusionists Board of Examiners
- Pharmacy Board
- Physical Therapy Committee
- Physician’s Assistant Advisory Committee
- Podiatric Medical Examiners Board
- Psychologist Board of Examiners
- Real Estate Appraiser Board
- Real Estate Commission
- Respiratory Care Advisory Committee
- Sanitarian Registration Advisory Council
- Savings & Loan Advisory Council
- Speech Pathology and Audiology Board of Examiners
- State Board of Cosmetology
- State Employee Child Day Care Advisory Committee
- State Employees Benefits Council
- State/Education Employees Group Insurance Board
- Used Motor Vehicle & Parts Commission
- Veterinary Medical Examiners Board
Salary
The annual salary of the Secretary of Agriculture is set by law at $75,000. Despite this law, if the Secretary serves as the head of State agency, the Secretary receives the higher of the two salaries. Since incumber Secretary Oscar B. Jackson Jr.Oscar B. Jackson Jr.
Oscar B. Jackson Jr. is an American civil servant from the state of Oklahoma. Jackson is the current Oklahoma Secretary of Human Resources and Administration, having served in that position since he was appointed by Governor of Oklahoma David Walters in 1991...
also serves as the Administrator of the Office of Personnel Management, he received the salary allowed for that position. As of 2010, the annual salary of that position is set at $81,000.
List of Secretaries
Secretary of Human Resources (1986–2003)| Name | Took Office | Left Office | Governor Governor of Oklahoma The governor of the state of Oklahoma is the head of state for the state of Oklahoma, United States. Under the Oklahoma Constitution, the governor is also the head of government, serving as the chief executive of the Oklahoma executive branch, of the government of Oklahoma... served under |
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| Oscar B. Jackson Jr. Oscar B. Jackson Jr. Oscar B. Jackson Jr. is an American civil servant from the state of Oklahoma. Jackson is the current Oklahoma Secretary of Human Resources and Administration, having served in that position since he was appointed by Governor of Oklahoma David Walters in 1991... |
1991 | 1995 | David Walters David Walters David Lee Walters was the 24th Governor of Oklahoma from 1991 to 1995.-Biography:Walters was born near Canute, Oklahoma. He graduated as valedictorian from Canute High School in 1969. He later graduated from University of Oklahoma in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering... |
| 1995 | 2003 | Frank Keating Frank Keating Francis Anthony "Frank" Keating is an American politician from Oklahoma. Keating served as the 25th Governor of Oklahoma. His first term began in 1995 and ended in 1999... |
Secretary of Administration (1986–2003)
| Name | Took Office | Left Office | Governor Governor of Oklahoma The governor of the state of Oklahoma is the head of state for the state of Oklahoma, United States. Under the Oklahoma Constitution, the governor is also the head of government, serving as the chief executive of the Oklahoma executive branch, of the government of Oklahoma... served under |
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| Tom Brennan | 1995 | 1997 | Frank Keating Frank Keating Francis Anthony "Frank" Keating is an American politician from Oklahoma. Keating served as the 25th Governor of Oklahoma. His first term began in 1995 and ended in 1999... |
| Pam Warren Pam Warren Pamela M. "Pam" Warren is an American civil servant who served as the Oklahoma Secretary of Administration under Governor of Oklahoma Frank Keating. Warren served as Secretary from January 1, 1997, until her retirment from state service in January 2004... |
1997 | 2003 |
Secretary of Human Resources and Administration (2003–present)
| # | Name | Took Office | Left Office | Governor Governor of Oklahoma The governor of the state of Oklahoma is the head of state for the state of Oklahoma, United States. Under the Oklahoma Constitution, the governor is also the head of government, serving as the chief executive of the Oklahoma executive branch, of the government of Oklahoma... served under |
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| 1 | Oscar B. Jackson Jr. Oscar B. Jackson Jr. Oscar B. Jackson Jr. is an American civil servant from the state of Oklahoma. Jackson is the current Oklahoma Secretary of Human Resources and Administration, having served in that position since he was appointed by Governor of Oklahoma David Walters in 1991... |
2003 | 2011 | Brad Henry Brad Henry Charles Bradford "Brad" Henry was the 26th Governor of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected governor in 2002... |
| 2011 | Present | Mary Fallin Mary Fallin Mary Fallin is the 27th and current Governor of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. She was a U.S. Representative for from 2007 until 2011.... |