Oklahoma Public Official (General) Elements are the laws, regulations, and processes that govern the actions of state-level public officials in Oklahoma. These elements include the state constitution, statutes, rules, state ethics codes, and public service standards. The Oklahoma Constitution grants the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, State Auditor and Inspector, and Superintendent of Public Instruction the authority to serve as state-level public officials. Additionally, the Oklahoma Senate and House of Representatives, the Supreme Court, and the Court of Criminal Appeals are all branches of the Oklahoma government which are authorized to appoint public officials. There are five main types of Oklahoma Public Official (General) Elements: 1. Constitution: The Constitution of the State of Oklahoma is the foundational document which sets forth the powers granted to the government of the state. 2. Statutes: Statutes are laws passed by the Oklahoma legislature and signed by the Governor which govern the operation of state government. 3. Rules: Rules are regulations created by state agencies in order to carry out the statutes passed by the Oklahoma legislature. 4. State Ethics Codes: State ethics codes are regulations which govern the conduct of state public officials in order to ensure they act in a manner that is both ethical and legal. 5. Public Service Standards: Public service standards are regulations that govern the behavior of public officials in order to ensure they serve the public in a responsible and effective manner.