Oklahoma Secretary of Health
Great Seal of Oklahoma
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 2003 |
| Dissolved | 2011 |
| Superseding agency | |
| Headquarters | 120 N Robinson Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Employees | 4812 (FY2011) |
| Annual budget | $5.2 billion (FY2011) |
| Minister responsible | |
| Child agencies | |
| Website | Office of the Secretary of Health |
The Oklahoma Secretary of Health was a member of the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet. Prior to its dissolution in 2011, the Secretary is appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary served as the chief advisor to the Governor on public health issues and needs. In 2011, Governor Mary Fallin consolidated the Secretary's duties and responsibilities with those of the Oklahoma Secretary of Human Services into the new position of Oklahoma Secretary of Health and Human Services.
The last Secretary of Health was Terri L. White, who was appointed by Governor Brad Henry in 2009 and served until 2011.
The position of Secretary of Transportation was established in 2003 when Governor Brad Henry issued an executive order splitting the former position of Secretary of Health and Human Services into the separate positions of Secretary of Health and Secretary of Human Services. The previous position was established, along with the Oklahoma Governor's Cabinet, by the Executive Branch Reform Act of 1986. The Act directs the Secretary of Health to advise the Governor on public health policy and advise the state health agencies on new policy as directed by the Governor.
In 2011, Governor Mary Fallin consolidated the Secretary's duties and responsibilities with those of the Oklahoma Secretary of Human Services into the new position of Oklahoma Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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