Okla. Stat. tit. 53, § 53-201C

Protection of artifacts - Agreements or contracts.

A. The J.M. Davis Memorial Commission shall have power and

authority to:

1. Appoint and to fix the salaries and duties of the

professional and administrative employees and curators as may be

necessary to carry out the purpose of this act;

2. Appoint an executive director who shall serve at the

pleasure of the Commission. A member of the Commission may be

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appointed as the executive director; provided, if a member of the

Commission is so appointed, the member shall resign as a member of

the Commission and the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as

are original appointments;

3. Provide for the proper housing, protection and display of

the J.M. Davis Gun Collection and other historical artifacts; and

4. Enter into contracts for services to be performed in

furtherance of the authorized activities and duties of the J.M.

Davis Memorial Commission with other state agencies or nonprofit

corporations holding a valid exemption from taxation issued pursuant

to Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended,

and listed as an exempt organization in Section 501(c)(3) of the

Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or with individuals or

associations pursuant to statutory requirements.

B. Funds of the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission shall not be

applied, donated, or used directly or indirectly for the use,

benefit, or support of any sect, church, denomination, or system of

religion, or for the use, benefit, or support of any priest,

preacher, minister, or other religious teacher or dignitary, or

sectarian institution as such. The J.M. Davis Memorial Commission

shall provide opportunity to organizations to submit written

applications to be received and acted upon by the J.M. Davis

Memorial Commission. At the conclusion of the contract, each state

agency, nonprofit corporation, individual, or association shall

provide the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission with proof of fulfillment

of the contract in proper order and must be affirmed on the proper

form, provided by the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission, by the

managing officers of the state agency, nonprofit group, association,

or individual making the contract.

C. Any agreements or contracts providing for the employment of

persons or to purchase property or equipment or the construction of

any facilities shall not be authorized unless necessary funds have

been appropriated by the Legislature or have been otherwise obtained

from gifts, grants or contributions actually received by the

Commission.