Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-49-105.1: Responsibility of local board to review certain

applications.

It shall be the responsibility of the local board to review

applications for retirement benefits and disability benefits. Each

local board shall recommend approval, disapproval or modification of

each application and the secretary shall forward such

recommendations to the State Board within ten (10) days following

the local board's decision. Consideration by the local board shall

be pursuant to this article and the rules and regulations of the

State Board. The State Board shall furnish all required forms.