Governor's Ethnic American Advisory Council
On May 27, 2004, Governor Brad Henry issued Executive Order 04-21, which created the Governor's Ethnic American Advisory Council. The purpose of the Council, which is to be made up of from five to 15 representatives of Ethnic Americans of the Middle East/Near East community of the state of Oklahoma, is to:
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Provide advice and assistance to the Governor on the development and implementation of policies, plans, and programs relating to the needs and values of the Ethnic American community;
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Provide advice and assistance to the Governor in matters involving civil liberties, equal rights protection and freedom of religion of the Ethnic American community;
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Develop, coordinate and assist other public and private organizations with understanding problems concerning the Ethnic American community;
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Conduct training programs for community leadership;
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Cooperate with the Department of Education in advising and assisting school districts concerning Ethnic American issues; and
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Secure appropriate recognition of Ethnic American accomplishments and contributions to the state of Oklahoma.
All Council members are appointed by the Governor.
Chair
Marjaneh Seirafi-Pour
Vice-Chair / Secretary
Malaka A. Elyazgi
Members
Dr. Riaz Ahmad
Mohammad Farzaneh
Dr. Fayyaz H. Hashmi
Dr. Basel S. Hassoun
Dr. Mohammad Karami
Dr. Sandra Kaye Rana
Wes Salous
MINUTES AND AGENDA
Copies of the
minutes and agenda for the
Governor's Ethnic American Advisory Council
are available for public inspection
during regular business hours or
upon written request to OPM.
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