Bill > SB760

This bill amends the Oklahoma Information Services Act by removing outdated language related to the initial appointment timeline of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), who oversees the state's information technology and telecommunications systems. The CIO is appointed by the Governor and has broad authority over these systems across all state agencies, with specific duties including developing IT strategy, implementing shared services, and managing procurement. The bill also clarifies that the CIO's authority to employ personnel and direct their work, as well as the Information Services Division's responsibilities, begin immediately upon the CIO's appointment, rather than being tied to the first CIO's appointment date. The bill also specifies the effective date of these changes as November 1, 2011.