Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-47-105: Staff and finances

The commission may recommend such employees as it may deem

necessary for its work, whose appointment, promotion, demotion, and

removal shall be subject to the same provisions of law as govern

other corresponding civil employees of the municipality. The

commission may also recommend to the council the employment of city

planners, engineers, architects, and consultants for such other

services as it may require. The council may provide funds for the

salaries of employees and the expenses of the planning commission as

for other functions of the municipality.