Okla. Stat. tit. 2, § 2-5-94: Powers and duties of Council

A. The Oklahoma International Trade Development Council shall

have the power and duty to:

1. Assist and encourage economic prosperity and employment

throughout this state by promoting the expansion of international

exports of Oklahoma agricultural products and livestock;

2. Cooperate in conjunction with other organizations, public

and private, the objectives of which are the promotion and

advancement of export trade activities in the state;

3. Make recommendations regarding the establishment of a source

of funding credit guarantees and insurance to support export

development, particularly to small- and medium-sized businesses; and

4. Advise exporters and other groups regarding barter

agreements between exporters of Oklahoma agricultural, livestock, or

manufactured goods and groups in other counties and to facilitate

contributions of Oklahoma agricultural and livestock products to

areas of the world experiencing food shortages.

B. The Oklahoma International Trade Development Council shall

seek advice from the general public, professional associations,

academic groups and institutions, and individuals with the knowledge

and interest in areas of economic development and planning regarding

international export of Oklahoma agricultural products and

livestock, and agricultural market development.

C. All state agencies shall cooperate with the Oklahoma

International Trade Development Council in providing information and

other assistance as requested for the performance of Council duties.

D. The Oklahoma International Trade Development Council shall

utilize, seek to enhance, and support the continuing economic

analysis and information services provided by the public and private

higher education institutions of this state.