Bill > SB720

This bill amends the Oklahoma Information Services Act by removing outdated language related to the appointment timeline of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), who is responsible for overseeing the state's information technology and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, evaluating technology investments, and managing procurement. The bill also clarifies that the CIO's authority to employ personnel and direct their work, as well as their role as the purchasing director for IT and telecommunications, begins immediately upon appointment, rather than being tied to the first CIO's appointment date. Finally, the bill sets an effective date of November 1, 2011.