Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat announced his appointments to several boards and commissions this week. He’s thankful for the men and women who are committing to public service.
“Public service to the great state of Oklahoma comes in many forms, and I appreciate these women and men for agreeing to step in and serve their fellow citizens,” said Treat.
The following are Treat’s announced appointments.
Commission on the Prevention of Abuse of Elderly and Vulnerable Adults
Senator Paul Rosino serving in a new position as a member of the Senate.
Commission on the Status of Women
Delores Runnels of Oklahoma City appointed immediately for a term that expires June 30, 2024.
Estela Hernandez of Oklahoma City appointed immediately for a term that expires June 30, 2022.
Dr. Nyla Khan of Edmond for a term that begins immediately and expires June 30, 2019; and then Khan will be reappointed to serve a new five-year term beginning July 1, 2019, and expiring June 30, 2024.
Committee of Roofing Examiners
Chris Meyer of Broken Arrow reappointed to serve a term expiring December 12, 2020.
Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training
Russ Higbie of Edmond appointed for a term serving at the pleasure of the president pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate.
Joint Committee on State Tribal Relations
Senator Lonnie Paxton replacing Pro Tem Treat on the council, which was created to oversee and approve agreements between tribal governments and the state of Oklahoma.
Senator Mark Allen to serve as a committee member.
Joint Legislative Task Force on The Grand River Dam Authority
Senator Kim David reappointed as a member of the task force.
Senator Micheal Bergstrom appointed to replace former Senator Eddie Fields.
Senator Marty Quinn, reappointed to the task force and appointed co-chair of the task force.
Senator Wayne Shaw reappointed as a member of the task force.
Senator Dewayne Pemberton reappointed as a member of the task force.
Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission
Senator John Michael Montgomery for a term serving at the pleasure of the president pro tempore of the Senate. Montgomery will serve as an ex-officio member in a spot previously held by former Senator Randy Bass.
Radiation Management Advisory Council
Wayne F. Conway of Tulsa reappointed to serve a three-year term expiring March 3, 2022.
Solid Waste Management Advisory Council
Jim Linn, superintendent of solid waste management for the city of Oklahoma City, reappointed to serve a three-year expiring on March 1, 2022.
Statewide Virtual Charter School Board
Mathew Hamrick of Yukon reappointed to serve a three-year term expiring October 31, 2021.
Storage Tank Advisory Council
Kathy Lippert of Oklahoma City reappointed to serve for the remainder of a three-year term that expires September 3, 2020.
Thomas Shreffler of Stillwater reappointed to serve the remainder of a three-year term that expires July 9, 2020.
David Guthrie of Woodward reappointed to serve the remainder of a three-year term that expires September 3, 2021.
Streamlined Multi-State Sales and Use Tax Agreement Governing Board
Senator Stephanie Bice appointed as the Oklahoma Senate’s representative, a position previously held by Senator Roger Thompson.
