Apppointing More Women to
State Boards and Commissions

There are literally thousands of appointive positions on Oklahoma State boards and commissions.

Most, though not all, of the appointments to these positions are made by Governor Brad Henry. The staff person in charge of the appointments process is Ms. Robin Parrish McAlister, Director of Appointments to Boards and Commissions, Office of Governor, State Capitol Building, Room 212, 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105, 405-522-8839, robin.mcalister@gov.ok.gov

There is an Appointee Application Form as well as an Appointments Recommendation Form that an interested party must complete and send to the Governor to be considered. Click here to access a complete list of boards and commissions.

Women and men in Oklahoma can help get more women i appointed positions of power by (1) staying alert for openings and (2) encouraging qualified women to apply for these positions.