SECTION 612:25-2-2. Mission of the Business Enterprise Program

(a)   Mission. The mission of the Business Enterprise Program is to establish and maintain business enterprises operated by qualified individuals who are blind.

(b)   Goals. The goals for the Business Enterprise Program are set forth in (1) and (2) of this Subsection.

(1)   Provide employment opportunities for qualified persons who are blind by establishing and maintaining Business Enterprise Program Facilities.

(2)   Administer a continuing process of career development and upward mobility for qualified persons in the Business Enterprise Program.

(c)   Objectives. The objectives of the Business Enterprise Program are set forth in (1) through (7) of this Subsection.

(1)   Establish and equip Business Enterprise Program Facilities.

(2)   Assure availability of Business Enterprise Program licensed managers.

(3)   Provide management support services to Business Enterprise Program licensed managers.

(4)   Develop and maintain standards of conduct and a system of accountability for State Licensing Agency staff.

(5)   Develop and maintain standards of conduct and a system of accountability for Business Enterprise Program licensed managers.

(6)   Establish and maintain procedures for quality customer service.

(7)   Attain the program's financial stability through its administration in an operationally efficient and cost-effective manner.

[Source: Added at 14 Ok Reg 1472, eff 7-1-97]