Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 1471

Repealed by Laws 2016, c. 297, § 37, eff. July 1, 2016. §82-1501-101. Renumbered as § 3-1-101 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-102. Renumbered as § 3-1-102 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-103. Renumbered as § 3-1-103 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-201. Renumbered as § 3-2-101 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-202. Renumbered as § 3-2-103 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-203. Renumbered as § 3-2-104 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-204. Renumbered as § 3-2-105 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-205. Renumbered as § 3-2-106 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-205.1. Definitions - State Geographic Information Council. A. As used in this section and in Sections 1501-205.2 and 1501- 205.3 of this title: 1. "Geographic information" means any data or databases in which location or spatial distribution is an essential element including, but not limited to, land, air, water, and mineral resources, the distribution of plant, animal, and human populations, real property interests, zoning and other land development regulations, and political, jurisdictional, ownership, and other artificial divisions of geography; 2. "Geographic Information System" or "GIS" means computer systems that allow the analysis of data or databases containing geographic information; and 3. "Statewide data" means geographic information whose spatial extent is defined by the geographic boundary of this state. B. There is hereby created a State Geographic Information Council composed of nineteen (19) members as follows: 1. Director of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission or designee; 2. Director of the Department of Environmental Quality or designee; 3. Chair of the Corporation Commission or designee; 4. Director of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce or designee; 5. Commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry or designee; 6. Director of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board or designee; 7. Director of the Department of Transportation or designee; 8. State Geographer or designee; 9. Director of the Oklahoma Geological Survey or designee; 10. Director of the Center for Spatial Analysis of the University of Oklahoma or designee; 11. Dean of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources of Oklahoma State University or designee; 12. Director of the Ad Valorem Division of the Oklahoma Tax Commission or designee; 13. A member appointed by the Director of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission from a list of names submitted to the Director from the Oklahoma regional universities; 14. Director of Information Services of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services or designee; 15. State Wildlife Conservation Director or designee; 16. Director of Homeland Security or designee; and 17. Three members to be appointed by the Governor pursuant to subsection C of this section. C. The Governor shall appoint three members to the Council to serve initial terms as specified by this subsection. Thereafter, the terms of all appointed members shall be four (4) years. Gubernatorial members shall not be appointed to more than three successive terms. Members that are appointed by the Governor to fill a vacancy may serve three successive terms. No appointment to a partial term to fill a vacancy shall be counted for purposes of determining term limits. Incumbent members may continue to serve on the Council until a new appointment is made. The following members shall be appointed by the Governor: 1. A representative of the Oklahoma Association of Regional Councils, appointed for an initial four-year term; 2. A representative of county assessors, appointed for an initial three-year term; and 3. A representative of city government, appointed for an initial two-year term. D. The chair of the Council shall be the Director of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission or designee. Meetings shall be called by the chair. E. 1. A majority of the membership of the Council constitutes a quorum for the conduct of business. 2. The Council shall meet at least twice each year, and the chair may call a meeting of the Council as often as necessary to transact business. F. A member of the Council shall not: 1. Be an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a business entity that has, or an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a trade association for business entities that have, a substantial interest in the geographic information industry and are doing business with state agencies or other governmental units of the state; 2. Own, control, or have directly or indirectly, more than ten percent (10%) interest in a business entity that has a substantial interest in the geographic information industry and is doing business with state agencies or other governmental units of the state; 3. Be an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a business entity that is connected with any contract or bid for furnishing to any governmental body of the state with Geographic Information Systems, the computers on which they are automated, or a service related to Geographic Information Systems; 4. Be a person required to register as a lobbyist because of activities for compensation on behalf of a business entity that has, or on behalf of a trade association of business entities that have, a substantial interest in the geographic information industry; or 5. Accept or receive money or another thing of value from an individual, firm, or corporation to whom a contract may be awarded, directly or indirectly, by rebate, gift or otherwise. G. The duties of the Council shall include overseeing the Office of Geographic Information concerning the following: 1. Development, adoption, and recommendation of standards and procedures that may be applied to geographic information and Geographic Information Systems to promote consistency of data elements; 2. Development of a strategy for the implementation and funding of a statewide Geographic Information System; 3. Development, delivery, and periodic revision of a statewide geographic information plan and annually reporting to the Governor and the Legislature. Such a plan shall include, but not be limited to, provisions for training and education; and 4. Promotion of collaboration and sharing of data and data development as well as other aspects of Geographic Information Systems. H. Neither the Council nor its members shall have the power to form or award contracts or to employ staff. Members appointed by the Governor shall serve without compensation. Added by Laws 1994, c. 386, § 1, emerg. eff. June 11, 1994. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 150, § 1, emerg. eff. May 2, 1995; Laws 2001, c. 35, § 1, emerg. eff. April 9, 2001; Laws 2004, c. 365, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2004; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1071; Laws 2022, c. 88, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2022. §82-1501-205.2. Geographic Information Revolving Fund. A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund to be designated as the "Geographic Information Revolving Fund", which shall be under the control and supervision of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, and subject to the recommendations of the State Geographic Information Council. B. The fund shall be a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies specifically appropriated to the fund by the Legislature within the Oklahoma Conservation Commission appropriation. The fund may obtain additional monies through donation by any private entity, obtained by grants or designated by any federal, state or local government agency, as recommended by the State Geographic Information Council and approved by the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, with specific intention for the purposes of carrying out the duties of the Office of Geographic Information including, but not limited to, the development and maintenance of base map Geographic Information System (GIS) data layers. C. Monies accruing to the fund may be expended by the Conservation Commission for expenses associated with the Office of Geographic Information. D. Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment. Added by Laws 1995, c. 150, § 2, emerg. eff. May 2, 1995. Amended by Laws 2004, c. 365, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2004; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 1072. §82-1501-205.3. Office of Geographic Information - Manager - Funding - Duties - Cooperation of House of Representatives and Senate. A. There is hereby established an Office of Geographic Information in the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. B. The Executive Director of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission shall appoint, after consultation with the Council, a person of suitable training, experience, and knowledge to manage the Office with the title of State Geographic Information Coordinator who shall serve at the pleasure of the Executive Director. C. The Office may solicit, receive and consider proposals for funding from any state agency, federal agency, local government, university, nonprofit organization, or private person or corporation. The Office may also solicit and accept money by grant, gift, bequest, or other conveyance recommended by the Geographic Information Council and approved by the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Additionally, the Office may receive a specific legislative appropriation within the appropriation for the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Any funds received by the Office shall be deposited into the Geographic Information Revolving Fund pursuant to Section 1501-205.2 of Title 82 of the Oklahoma Statutes. D. The Office shall: 1. Provide staff support and technical assistance to the Council established pursuant to Section 1501-205.1 of Title 82 of the Oklahoma Statutes; 2. Establish a central statewide geographic information clearinghouse to maintain data inventories, information on current and planned Geographic Information System applications, information on grants available for the acquisition or enhancement of geographic information resources, and a directory of geographic information resources available within the state or from the federal government; 3. Coordinate any grant programs for local governments to establish and maintain Geographic Information Systems as such programs may be established by the Legislature; 4. Coordinate multiagency Geographic Information System projects, including working with state and local agencies in the development and maintenance of statewide data and Geographic Information Systems; 5. Provide access to both consulting and technical assistance, and education and training on the application and use of geographic information technologies to state and local agencies; 6. Develop, maintain, update, and interpret Geographic Information System standards under the direction of the Council and working with state and local agencies; 7. Provide Geographic Information System services, as requested, to agencies wishing to augment their Geographic Information System capabilities; 8. Evaluate, participate in pilot studies, and make recommendations on Geographic Information System hardware and software in cooperation with other agencies; 9. Prepare proposed legislation and funding proposals for the Legislature that will further coordinate and expedite the implementation of Geographic Information Systems as recommended by the Geographic Information Council and approved by the Executive Director of the Conservation Commission; 10. Address data sensitivity issues so that information is made available to the public but protects confidentiality of the information; and 11. Provide an annual report to the Governor and Legislature on the status and needs of the geographic information infrastructure of the State of Oklahoma. E. The Oklahoma House of Representatives and Oklahoma Senate may cooperate with the Office of Geographic Information but shall be exempt from all requirements of this section. Added by Laws 2004, c. 365, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2004. §82-1501-206. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 362, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-207. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 362, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-208. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 362, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-301. Renumbered as § 3-2-102 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-302. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 362, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-303. Renumbered as § 3-3-401 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-304. Renumbered as § 3-3-402 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-401. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 362, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-402. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 362, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-403. Renumbered as § 3-3-301 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-404. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 362, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-405. Renumbered as § 3-3-302 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-406. Renumbered as § 3-3-303 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-407. Renumbered as § 3-3-304 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-408. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 362, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-409. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 362, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-410. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 362, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-411. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 362, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-412. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 362, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-413. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 362, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-414. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 362, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-415. Renumbered as § 3-3-201 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-416. Renumbered as § 3-3-102 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-417. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 362, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-418. Renumbered as § 3-3-110 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-419. Renumbered as § 3-3-103 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-420. Renumbered as § 3-3-104 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-421. Renumbered as § 3-3-202 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-450. Renumbered as § 3-2-107 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-501. Renumbered as § 3-3-101 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-502. Renumbered as § 3-3-105 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-503. Renumbered as § 3-3-107 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-504. Renumbered as § 3-3-106 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-505. Renumbered as § 3-3-112 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-506. Renumbered as § 3-3-111 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-507. Renumbered as § 3-3-404 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-508. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 362, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-509. Renumbered as § 3-3-403 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-601. Renumbered as § 3-3-108 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-602. Renumbered as § 3-3-113 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-603. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 362, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-604. Renumbered as § 3-3-109 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 359, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-605. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 362, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-701. Renumbered as § 3-3-405 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 324, § 56, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-702. Repealed by Laws 1993, c. 324, § 58, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-703. Renumbered as § 3-3-406 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 324, § 56, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-704. Renumbered as § 3-3-407 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 324, § 56, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-705. Renumbered as § 3-3-408 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 324, § 56, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-706. Renumbered as § 3-3-409 of Title 27A by Laws 1993, c. 324, § 56, eff. July 1, 1993. §82-1501-801. Liberal interpretation. The provisions of this act, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes and objects hereof. Added by Laws 1971, c. 346, § 15-801, operative July 1, 1971. §82-1501-802. Act not to limit authority of other agencies. Nothing contained in this act shall be interpreted to reduce conflict with or limit any power or authority granted in any act of the Legislature of this state to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board or any other agency of the government of this state or to any county, municipality, special purpose district or other local governmental subdivision of this state, or to any research or educational institution supported wholly or in part with public funds and operating in this state. Added by Laws 1971, c. 346, § 15-802, operative July 1, 1971. §82-1501-803. Effect of headings. Article and section headings contained herein shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify, or in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions of any article or section hereof. Added by Laws 1971, c. 346, § 15-803, operative July 1, 1971. §82-1501-901. Salary increases. A. Effective July 1, 1997, the annual salary of employees of the Conservation Districts, payable monthly, shall be Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($450.00) greater than the annual salary, payable monthly, paid during the 1997 fiscal year. B. Effective July 1, 1998, the annual salary of employees of the Conservation Districts, payable monthly, shall be Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($450.00) greater than the annual salary, payable monthly, paid during the 1998 fiscal year. Added by Laws 1997, c. 384, § 14, eff. July 1, 1997.