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The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA), headquartered in Burns Flat, was created in 1971 in a joint effort by municipalities, counties and conservation districts in Beckham, Custer, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Mills and Washita counties. From these governmental units and from other population segments in the region, 30 representatives are elected to serve on SWODA's governing board. The board of trustees determines policy for SWODA. Leaders in these communities recognized that some problems shared by many of these governments could be better solved if they worked together.

Mission:

Strengthen local governments by providing services and technical assistance.
Promote orderly growth and development through job creation and the preservation of the environmental integrity.
Improve the quality of life by maximizing economic and social opportunities for the region and its population.

News and Announcements

May Board of Trustees Meeting The regularly scheduled SWODA Board of Trustees meeting will be held, May 14th, at 2:00pm. The agenda may be downloaded on the Board of Trustees page.
Posted May 13, 2013, 6:28 AM by Shannon Fry
SCOWIB seeks Director of Planning & Operations The South Central Oklahoma Workforce Investment Board (SCOWIB) is looking to hire a dynamic Director of Planning and Operations to develop and carry out the board’s mission, vision and ...
Posted May 9, 2013, 12:41 PM by Michael Ryburn
SWODA Seeks Summer Youth Applications The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority is targeting youth 18-21 years of age (primarily out-of-school) for its 2013 Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) project funded by the Workforce ...
Posted Apr 18, 2013, 5:31 AM by Michael Ryburn
Ombudsman Training Available in Hollis, Mangum and Altus Areas Ombudsman training is now available in the (Hollis, Mangum, Altus) area. The two-day training will be held March 27 and 28. The first day will provide a history of ...
Posted Mar 9, 2013, 6:36 PM by Latia Murray
SWODA Seeks 9-1-1 GIS Specialist The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) administers the regional 9-1-1 system for six southwest Oklahoma counties. SWODA seeks a highly motivated, skilled, self-starting professional to fill ...
Posted Mar 6, 2013, 11:25 AM by Michael Ryburn
March Board of Trustees Meeting The regularly scheduled SWODA Board of Trustees meeting will be held, March 5th, at 2:00pm. The agenda may be downloaded on the Board of Trustees page.
Posted Mar 4, 2013, 5:22 AM by Shannon Fry
February Board of Trustees Meeting The regularly scheduled SWODA Board of Trustees meeting will be held, February 12th, at 2:00pm. The agenda may be downloaded on the Board of Trustees page.
Posted Feb 11, 2013, 5:08 AM by Shannon Fry
Postal Service Discontinuing Saturday Delivery Starting in August, the U.S. Postal Service will no longer deliver regular mail to street addresses on Saturdays. Mail will be delivered Monday through Friday.The following services will ...
Posted Feb 6, 2013, 9:46 AM by Michael Ryburn
Skills Training Available for Senior Citizens The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) currently has openings for skills training participants in Beckham, Custer, Jackson and Kiowa counties.The goal of the SCSEP is to provide unemployed ...
Posted Feb 1, 2013, 12:11 PM by Latia Murray
Ombudsman Program, Serving Southwest Oklahoma Since 1976 The Ombudsman Program has been working to improve the lives of nursing home residents in southwest Oklahoma since 1976. The program consists of an ombudsman supervisor and 12 community volunteers ...
Posted Feb 1, 2013, 12:07 PM by Latia Murray