Okla. Stat. tit. 25, § 25-1705: Referral to local commission

A. The Attorney General:

1. Whether or not a complaint has been filed under the

provisions of Section 1502 or 1704 of this title, may refer a matter

involving discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex,

national origin, age, disability, or genetic information to a local

commission for investigation, study, and report; and

2. May refer a complaint alleging a violation of Section 1101

et seq. of this title to a local commission for:

a. investigation,

b. determination whether there is reasonable cause to

believe that the respondent has engaged in a

discriminatory practice, or

c. assistance in eliminating a discriminatory practice by

conference, conciliation, or persuasion.

B. Upon referral by the Attorney General, the local commission

shall make a report and may make recommendations to the Attorney

General and take other appropriate action within the scope of its

powers.