SB 795 Summary

• Amends 74 O.S. 2011, Section 840-5.5 to modify unclassified service positions at the Oklahoma State Department of Health

• Replaces 18 specific surveillance-related positions (surveillance supervisor, project monitor, interviewers) with 10 new administrative and leadership positions including State Commissioner of Health, Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, and Chief Operating Officer

• Adds newly designated positions such as Service Director, County Health Department Regional Director, Administrative Program Manager, Executive Assistant, Executive Secretary, Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Commissioned Peace Officers, Internal Auditor, and Business Officer

• Includes all positions assigned to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System for Health Care Information

• Takes effect July 1, 2013 with an emergency declaration for immediate implementation