A government is a body that has the authority to make and the power to enforce laws within a civil, corporate, religious, academic, or other organization or group. In its broadest sense, "to govern" means to administer or supervise, whether over a state, a set group of people, or a collection of assets.
The word government is derived from the Greek Κυβερνήτης (kyvernites), which means "steersman", "governor", "pilot" or "rudder".
Typically, "the government" refers to the executive function. In many countries (particularly those having parliamentary systems), the Government refers to the executive branch of government or a specifically named executive, i.e. the Blair Government (compare to the administration as in the Clinton administration in U.S. usage). The Welsh Assembly Government is the name of the executive branch of Wales, and Scottish Government is the unofficial term to describe the Scottish Executive. In countries using the Westminster system, the party in government will also usually control the legislature.
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Commissioners of the Land Office - The CLO is in charge of the management of Oklahoma's school and other public lands, the associated oil and gas reserves and of the trust funds derived therefrom.
Constitution of the State of Oklahoma - Text of the state constitution.
Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology - Focuses on the development, transfer, and commercialization of technology and its impact on the state economy. Features news, FAQ, membership information and contact details.
Meta Description: [ OCAST is the states only agency focusing on technology - its development, transfer, commercialization and impact on our state's economy ]
Oklahoma Child Support Division - Offers information for parents on procedures, guidelines, and available services.
Meta Description: [ The mission of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Support Enforcement Division is to establish, monitor and enforce the financial responsibility of parents for their children. ]
Oklahoma Conservation Commission - conserve, protect and restore natural resources through landuse planning, flood control, reclamation of mine land, water quality monitoring and soil and water conservation, environmental education and wetlands conservation.
Oklahoma Corporation Commission - A regulatory agency whose responsibilities include oversight of the telecommunications industry.
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry - regulates agricultural activities.
Oklahoma Department of Central Services - provides printing and other services to the other departments of Oklahoma government.
Oklahoma Department of Civil Emergency Management - Agency information, contacts, current conditions and list of federally declared disasters with press releases and updates.
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality - regulatory agency focusing on maintaining and improving the quality of the environment through standardized process for business, government, and citizens.
Meta Description: [ Oklahoma Environment ]
Oklahoma Department of Human Services - provides services to help individuals and families in need help themselves lead safer, healthier, more independent and productive lives.
Meta Description: [ Resourses available from Oklahoma Department of Human Services programs, and the descriptions of general services provided to Oklahoma residents. ]
Oklahoma Department Of Labor - ensures fairness, equity and safety in Oklahoma workplaces through ethical behavior, conscientious guidance and loyal service to Oklahoma's employers and employees.
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety - Responsible for security at state buildings and the licensing of motor vehicle operators. Provides information about driver's licenses and testing, highway safety and regulations, and related topics.
Meta Description: [ The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety: Information on getting an Oklahoma Driver License, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Size and Weight permits and enforcement, and other Department of Safety information. ]
Oklahoma Department of Securities - receives and processes applications for registration or exemption of securities, business opportunities, takeovers and subdivided land and applications for licensing of broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers, and investment adviser representatives.
Meta Description: [ Oklahoma Department of Securities is a government organization charged with regulating and
enforcing all aspects of the securities busness in the state of Oklahoma - Resource center for Firms and Professionals applying
for registration in Oklahoma, Oklahoma Investment Company Notice Filing Re... ]
Oklahoma Department of Transportation - Provides departmental organization and contacts, aeronautic, highway, public transportation, railroad, and waterway information, contracts, proposals, and construction standards and specifications as well as public service information and links to related state agencies.
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs - state agency providing health and financial assistance programs for Oklahoma veterans.
Oklahoma Department of Wildlive Conservation - Agency in charge of managing the state's wildlife, fish, and outdoor resources.
Oklahoma Drivers License Services - Provides vehicle licensing, titling, and registration information as well as forms and contact information.
Meta Description: [ The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety: Information on getting an Oklahoma Driver License, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Size and Weight permits and enforcement, and other Department of Safety information. ]
Oklahoma Geological Survey - State agency with activities including research in geology, energy, petroleum, coal, environmental issues, energy exploration, mapping, education, and basic geological research
Oklahoma Government Information Server - Includes links to all major Oklahoma state agencies, as well as information on how to contact elected officials.
Oklahoma Health Care Authority - provide health and medical policy information to Medicaid consumers and providers, administer SoonerCare and other health related programs.
Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission - controls the breeding of horses, and generates public revenue through the control of Commission-sanctioned racing and maintains the honesty and integrity of horse racing.
Oklahoma Insurance Department - protects the insurance buying public by assuring that consumers have available a solvent insurance market, and enforces the insurance laws and regulations of this state.
Meta Description: [ The Oklahoma Insurance Department ]
Oklahoma Legislative Service Bureau - includes links to the House, Senate and the Oklahoma Legislative Information System, whose purpose is to process legislative measures. This includes the production of bills, resolutions and amendments, the transfer of measures for printing, and the preparation of measures for codification.
Oklahoma State Banking Department - regulates state-chartered banks, credit unions, savings and loans, and trust companies, as well as cemeteries and money order companies.
Oklahoma State Department of Education - exercises general oversight of educational services in the state.
Oklahoma State Department of Health - links to programs services provided by the Dept of Health
Meta Description: [ Oklahoma, Public Health, Oklahoma County Health Departments,
Oklahoma Birth Certificates, Oklahoma Death Certificates, Oklahoma Injury Prevention, Oklahoma Health Statistics, Oklahoma Tobacco, Oklahoma Rural Health, Oklahoma Child Health , Oklahoma Maternal Health, Oklahoma HIV STD AIDS, Oklah... ]
Oklahoma State Election Board - Functions as the administrative agency for the conduct of state elections and the oversight of the state's 77 county election boards.
Oklahoma State Ethics Commission - Repository for candidate campaign reports, lobbyists reports, financial disclosure statements, and political action committee reports and registrations.
Oklahoma State Pension Commission - provides guidance to public officials, legislators and administrators in developing public retirement objectives and principles, identifying problems and areas of abuse, projecting costs of existing systems and modifications to those systems.
Oklahoma Tax Commission - Rules and downloadable forms, online filing and electronic funds transfer information, taxpayer education and contacts.
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department - information to help travelers plan their trip to or within Oklahoma, operates state welcome centers, provides security for state park, publishes Oklahoma Today Magazine, and produces Discover Oklahoma television show.
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority - Provides organizational history and background information, turnpike maps, engineering drawings, and extension information, toll collection reports, and information and contacts for the PikePass automated toll collection system.
Special Needs Programs: Department of Human Services, OK - Provides many developmental disabilities programs.
Meta Description: [ The Oklahoma Department of Human Services provides many developmental disabilities programs. ]
US Department of Housing and Urban Development - Local office site showcasing current initiatives, as well as news, business and community information, and an online phone book.
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Vital Records Information for Oklahoma - Information about where to obtain copies of vital records (birth or death certificate, marriage license, divorce decree) in Oklahoma, including addresses for vital records offices (county clerks, registrars) in every county.
Meta Description: [ How to obtain copies of vital records such as a birth certificate, birth record, death record, marriage license, marriage record, divorce decree, probate record or naturalization record in the State of Oklahoma. ]
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