Okla. Stat. tit. 65, § 65-155
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 65, § 65-155, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 65, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 65,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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The commission shall elect its chairman from the appointed
members and fill such other offices as its bylaws may establish.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 65. Public Libraries Page 44
The term of the chairman shall be one (1) year. The commission
shall hold at least four meetings each year and at other times as
deemed necessary by the Commission, and all meetings shall be open
to the public. It shall adopt rules for the transaction of business
and keep a record of its functions and activities, which record
shall be a public record. Six commissioners shall constitute a
quorum for the purpose of conducting business and exercising the
powers of the commission. The commission may establish a schedule
of fees to cover various services rendered and may also contract
with other persons and agencies for such services as it may require,
including private legal counsel and private auditing service, within
the limits of its appropriations, and may incur necessary expenses.
The commission may contract for, receive, and utilize any grants or
other financial assistance from the United States or from any other
source, public or private, in furtherance of its functions; may
incur necessary expenses in obtaining said grants and/or financial
assistance, within the limits of its appropriations; and shall
receive and disburse such grants and/or other financial assistance
in such manner as herein provided.
members and fill such other offices as its bylaws may establish.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 65. Public Libraries Page 44
The term of the chairman shall be one (1) year. The commission
shall hold at least four meetings each year and at other times as
deemed necessary by the Commission, and all meetings shall be open
to the public. It shall adopt rules for the transaction of business
and keep a record of its functions and activities, which record
shall be a public record. Six commissioners shall constitute a
quorum for the purpose of conducting business and exercising the
powers of the commission. The commission may establish a schedule
of fees to cover various services rendered and may also contract
with other persons and agencies for such services as it may require,
including private legal counsel and private auditing service, within
the limits of its appropriations, and may incur necessary expenses.
The commission may contract for, receive, and utilize any grants or
other financial assistance from the United States or from any other
source, public or private, in furtherance of its functions; may
incur necessary expenses in obtaining said grants and/or financial
assistance, within the limits of its appropriations; and shall
receive and disburse such grants and/or other financial assistance
in such manner as herein provided.
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