§ 74-8104 — Duties and responsibilities.

A. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Oklahoma Task Force on the Status of African-American Males to: 1. Appoint advisory committees with recognized expertise in the targeted areas listed in paragraph 2 of this section; 2. Conduct research to determine the nature and extent of the problems concerning African-American males in targeted areas which shall include, but not be limited to, employment, education, criminal justice, social services, health, economic empowerment and the media; 3. Hold public hearings for the purpose of collecting data; 4. Identify existing federal, state and local programs that address problems and solutions relevant to the targeted areas of study; 5. Develop community education and public awareness programs especially designed for African-American males; and 6. Develop strategies to improve the social condition of African-American males. B. Staffing for the Task Force shall be provided by the staffs of the Senate and the House of Representatives. C. The Task Force may meet or consult with any persons as may be able to assist the Task Force in carrying out its duties pursuant to this act. D. The Task Force shall report its findings to the Legislature and the Governor, upon request, beginning January 31, 1994, and annually thereafter, through January 31, 1996.

Legislative History

Added by Laws 1993, c. 96, § 4, emerg. eff. April 18, 1993.