SECTION 610:1-7-1. Purpose

(a)   The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education is the coordinating board of control for The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education with powers, duties, and responsibilities defined by Article XIII-A of the Oklahoma Constitution and State Statute (specifically 70 O.S., §§ 3202 through 3206). As an arm of state government, State Regents' operations are subject to such statutory regulation and requirements as the Open Meeting Act [25 O.S., § 301 et seq.], the Open Records Act [51 O.S., § 24A 1 et seq.], the Administrative Procedures Act [75 O.S., § 250 et seq.], etc. Although some state statutes relating to operational procedures specifically exempt higher education entities, these rules and regulations are nevertheless followed in some measure and where possible because of the State Regents' desire to operate in a manner consistent with safeguards of individual rights and freedoms and because of their desire to provide appropriate leadership for the State System in its inextricably linked relationship to the health and well-being of the State of Oklahoma.

(b)   The operational procedures for the coordinating board are set forth in this Subchapter within the above constitutional and statutory framework and are for the information and guidance of the State Regents and their staff, institutional officials, governing board members, legislators, and other state officials, the press, and citizens generally who may be interested in and concerned with business transacted by the board.

[Source: Amended at 12 Ok Reg 1471, eff 5-25-95]