| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|
The Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance`s (DBCF) primary mission is to provide effective supervision and regulation of Mississippi`s State-chartered banks and other financial service industries to ensure the public is provided with a convenient, safe and competitive banking environment, along with fair and lawful consumer related financial transactions. DBCF conducts examinations of all state-chartered banks, thrifts, and credit unions, independent trust companies, mortgage lenders, small loan companies, insurance premium finance companies, motor vehicle sales companies, pawn brokers, title pledge lenders, consumer loan brokers, check cashers (payday lenders), money transmitters, and debt management service providers. DBCF`s examinations ensure these industries are in compliance with Mississippi`s laws designed to protect its citizens. DBCF also participates in programs to educate Mississippi`s consumers on financial literacy and provides a consumer complaint resolution process.
The mission of the Texas Education Agency is to provide leadership, guidance and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) comprises the commissioner of education and agency staff. The TEA and the State Board of Education (SBOE) guide and monitor activities and programs related to public education in Texas. The SBOE consists of 15 elected members representing different regions of the state. One member is appointed chair by the governor. The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) oversees all aspects of the preparation, certification and standards of conduct of public school educators. There are 11 members on the board who are appointed by the governor, and three non-voting members. TEA provides staff support to the SBEC board.
State of Illinois Department of Communications is a Springfield, IL-based company in the Government sector.
The California State Legislature is composed of the State Assembly, the State Senate, and several other departments. The Legislature holds the principle lawmaking powers of the state, and on average, the Legislature will propose, analyze, and debate over 6,000 bills in a single two-year session. The State Senate is the upper house of the Legislature, consisting of 40 members elected from districts apportioned on the basis of population, one-half of whom are elected or re-elected every two years for four-year terms.
North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) is a Raleigh, NC-based company in the Government sector.