Agency Salutes

OK.gov's "Agency Salute" individually highlights state agencies to educate the public of the positive impact state agencies have on the state of Oklahoma. Each month, two randomly selected agencies are invited to participate in the "Agency Salute" and be showcased on the portal homepage. Below are the Agency Salutes for 2010. Please contact the OK.gov marketing department with any questions by calling (405)-524-3468 or by email.

February

Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
"The mission of the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers is to regulate the qualification for licensure and examination as Licensed Social Workers and protect the public in reference to complaints through public meetings and hearings pursuant to the Social Worker's Licensing Act.  

The Complaint Committee investigates all complaints promptly and thoroughly upon receipt of said complaint.  The Board strives to be consistent and fair when making rulings on complaints while upholding State Statutes and Administrative Rules regarding Social Workers.

The Board offers a web site that is updated on a daily basis and offers online services wherein licenses may be verified 24/7."

- Kandi Hoehner, Board Administrator

January

Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission

“The mission of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission is to foster the growth of Oklahoma’s aerospace industry and ensure that the needs of commerce and communities across the state are met by the state’s 114 public airports that comprise the Oklahoma Airport System. Whether advocating public policy initiatives to support the aerospace industry or airport system, or providing airport grants for capital improvements, the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission is doing its part in lifting Oklahoma up!”

- Victor N. Bird, Director

Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

"The Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is the only agency in the state regulating health care services in the area of communicative disorders of the speech, language and hearing mechanisms.  The Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology regulates the practices of speech-language pathology and audiology in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public and to support practitioners in their professional endeavors. We are proud of the personal attention that is given to the professionals and citizens of Oklahoma."

- Jeanie Wall, Executive Secretary/Administrator