§ 56-3021. 2-1-1 Oklahoma Coordinating Council - Duties and responsibilities.

A.  Beginning on January 1, 2011, the Oklahoma 2-1-1 Advisory Collaborative shall be renamed the 2-1-1 Oklahoma Coordinating Council.

B.  The Oklahoma 2-1-1 Coordinating Council shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

1.  Develop and maintain a statewide coordinated approach for the promotion of a 2-1-1 system;

2.  Develop and maintain an integrated statewide 2-1-1 service that avoids overlap of 2-1-1 call centers in the state;

3.  Develop and maintain certification standards for providers that operate as a 2-1-1 call center in the state;

4.  Assure that each 2-1-1 call center is accountable and maintains compliance with Corporation Commission standards;

5.  Develop and maintain a process for 2-1-1 call center accountability and compliance with state and national standards for any contractual obligations;

6.  Provide leadership and coordination for 2-1-1 call centers as it relates to large-scale emergencies and homeland security needs;

7.  Develop and implement a statewide, outcome-driven strategic plan for 2-1-1 Oklahoma;

8.  Advocate for funding to support and sustain 2-1-1 system delivery;

9.  Coordinate with national, state, and local partners in the provision of 2-1-1 services; and

10.  Using an established formula, provide recommendations to the administering entity responsible for the allocation of funds appropriated for 2-1-1 Oklahoma.

C.  The members of the Oklahoma 2-1-1 Advisory Collaborative shall develop by-laws for the 2-1-1 Oklahoma Coordinating Council on or before December 31, 2010.  Such by-laws shall specify a process for selecting membership on the 2-1-1 Oklahoma Coordinating Council, terms of office, and procedures for replacing members.

Added by Laws 2004, c. 411, § 1, emerg. eff. June 3, 2004.  Amended by Laws 2010, c. 144, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.