Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-5017.7
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Oklahoma Chief International Protocol Office - Creation
Official statutory text
and operation by Department of Commerce.
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall serve as the Oklahoma
Chief International Protocol Office and provide a resource for
information concerning proper protocol with regard to international
diplomats and officials and shall cooperate with other state
agencies already engaged in international relations to facilitate
and coordinate government resources for optimal leveraging in
achieving the common goal of advancing Oklahoma to the forefront of
the global community. An associate with the Oklahoma Department of
Commerce may also serve as the official representative of the
Governor to ensure that the growing numbers of international
officials traveling to Oklahoma are warmly received and enjoy
productive visits to the state. When dealing with international
visitors of foreign governments, the associate may greet chiefs of
state, heads of government and other appropriate functionaries, and
may provide support to coordinate, arrange and facilitate meetings
and other engagements between the Governor and international
leaders.
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall, for the encouragement
of international trade opportunities for Oklahoma businesses,
encourage and assist private efforts toward the development of
interpersonal relationships between citizens of this state and
citizens of other nations.
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall serve as the Oklahoma
Chief International Protocol Office and provide a resource for
information concerning proper protocol with regard to international
diplomats and officials and shall cooperate with other state
agencies already engaged in international relations to facilitate
and coordinate government resources for optimal leveraging in
achieving the common goal of advancing Oklahoma to the forefront of
the global community. An associate with the Oklahoma Department of
Commerce may also serve as the official representative of the
Governor to ensure that the growing numbers of international
officials traveling to Oklahoma are warmly received and enjoy
productive visits to the state. When dealing with international
visitors of foreign governments, the associate may greet chiefs of
state, heads of government and other appropriate functionaries, and
may provide support to coordinate, arrange and facilitate meetings
and other engagements between the Governor and international
leaders.
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall, for the encouragement
of international trade opportunities for Oklahoma businesses,
encourage and assist private efforts toward the development of
interpersonal relationships between citizens of this state and
citizens of other nations.
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