Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-33-105: Powers of governing body - Creation and powers of

recreation board or commission.

The governing body of any governmental unit may establish a

system of supervised recreation and it may, by resolution or

ordinance, vest the power to provide, maintain and conduct

playgrounds, recreation centers and other recreational facilities

and activities in a board, department or commission as it may

determine. Any agency so designated shall have the power to

maintain and equip playgrounds, recreation centers and the buildings

thereon, and it may, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions

of this subarticle employ play leaders, playground directors,

supervisors, recreational superintendents, and such other officers

and employees as may be deemed proper. However, all appropriations

for such purposes shall remain and be vested in the governing body

of the governmental unit.