- Oklahoma Secretary of Science and Technology
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Oklahoma
Secretary of Science and TechnologyGreat Seal of Oklahoma Agency overview Formed September 4, 1998 Headquarters 900 N Stiles Avenue
Oklahoma City, OklahomaEmployees 26 (FY2011) Annual budget $36 million (FY2011) Minister responsible Stephen W. S. McKeever, Secretary of Science and Technology Child agency Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology Website Office of the Secretary of Science and Technology The Oklahoma Secretary of Science and Technology is a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary serves as the chief advisor to the Governor on the impact of science and technology on the State's economic development.
The 3rd and current Secretary is Stephen W. S. McKeever, who was appointed by Governor Mary Fallin on January 10, 2011.
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History
The position of Secretary of Science and Technology was established in 1999 when Governor Frank Keating issued an executive order establishing the position. Previously, the Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce had served the role of chief science officer of the State since 1986 when that position was established by the Executive Branch Reform Act of 1986.
Oklahoma state law always for Cabinet Secretaries to serve concurrently as the head of a State agency in addition to their duties as a Cabinet Secretary. Historically, the Secretary of Science and Technology has not served in any such dual position.
Responsibilities
The Secretary of Science and Technology is responsible for ensuring that scientific research and development conducted by universities in the State cooridnates with and enhances the State's business community. As of fiscal year 2011, the Secretary of oversees 26 full time employees and is responsible for an annual budget of $38 million.
Agencies Overseen
The Secretary of Science and Technology is responsible for overseeing the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology.
Salary
The Secretary of Science and Technology is one of the few Cabinet Secretary postions whose annual salary is not set by law.[1] As such, it is left to the Governor to determine the Secretary's salary in the annual budget. As of 2010, all Science and Technology Secretaries have served without taking a salary.
List of Secretaries
Secretary of Science and Technology (1998–present)
# Name Took Office Left Office Governor served under 1 W. Arthur Porter 1998 2003 Frank Keating 2 Joseph W. Alexander 2003 2011 Brad Henry 3 Stephen W. S. McKeever January 10, 2011 Present Mary Fallin References
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