Okla. Stat. tit. 2, § 2-18-187: Powers of Commission

The Sheep and Wool Utilization, Research and Market Development

Commission shall have the power to:

1. Make such reasonable expenditures of funds as is necessary

to carry out the provisions of the Oklahoma Sheep and Wool Producers

Act;

2. Devise, adopt and conduct a program of education and

publicity;

3. Cooperate with local, state or national organizations,

whether public or private, in carrying out the purposes of the

Oklahoma Sheep and Wool Producers Act, and to enter into such

contracts as may be necessary. No Commission funds shall be used,

directly or indirectly, or as a result of contract or agreement with

other persons or organizations, in supporting or opposing political

candidates, political officeholders, and legislation, either state

or national;

4. Promulgate such rules as are necessary to promptly and

effectively administer the provisions of the Oklahoma Sheep and Wool

Producers Act;

5. Conduct, in addition to the things enumerated, any other

program for the utilization, research and market development of

sheep and wool produced in the State of Oklahoma;

6. Call and conduct such meetings and elections as may be

necessary in carrying out the provisions of the Oklahoma Sheep and

Wool Producers Act; and

7. Employ an executive secretary and such other personnel as

necessary, and to prescribe their duties and fix their compensation.