Okla. Stat. tit. 53, § 53-231: Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Board

A. There is hereby re-created until July 1, 2013, in accordance

with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law, a board to be

designated as the “Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Board”. The Board

shall be composed of seven (7) members who shall be appointed by the

Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Of the initial

members appointed, two shall serve for two (2) years, two shall

serve for four (4) years, and three shall serve for six (6) years as

the Governor may direct. After the initial appointment, all members

shall serve six - year terms. Selection of members shall be made

from those individuals who have shown a sincere desire to recognize

Oklahoma’s contribution to music.

B. The Board shall elect a chair and vice-chair from among the

membership to serve for one (1) year. Members of the Board shall

not be compensated for their services, but each member shall be

entitled to reimbursement in accordance with the State Travel

Reimbursement Act for expenses incurred in attending Board meetings.

The Board shall meet quarterly and at such other times as its rules

may prescribe. A majority of the members appointed shall constitute

a quorum for transaction of business. The Board may appoint and fix

the salaries and duties of an executive secretary or director and

such staff as may be necessary for the performance of its duties,

purposes and functions.

C. It shall be the function and main purpose of the Board to

honor those, living or dead, who, by achievement or service, have

made outstanding and lasting contributions to music in Oklahoma or

elsewhere. The Board may adopt such rules as may be needed to carry

out its duties, purposes and functions. Also, it may conduct

surveys and polls and may appoint such committees and

representatives as it may determine necessary or desirable.

D. The Board shall be responsible for selecting a suitable site

and/or facility in Muskogee, Oklahoma, which shall be dedicated to

the research, archiving and display of Oklahoma’s musical heritage

and the individuals contributing to such heritage.

E. The Board may:

1. Solicit and accept donations, contributions and gifts of

money and property;

2. Expend funds donated or contributed for its support;

3. Acquire and hold real estate or interest therein or personal

property in its own name; and

4. Charge admission fees.