Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-695.3: Prompt, full and effective response - Legally designated

jurisdiction official.

Each jurisdiction recognizes that there will be emergencies

which require immediate actions and implementation of procedures to

apply outside resources to make prompt and effective response to

such an emergency. This is because few, if any, individual

jurisdictions have all the resources they need in all types of

emergencies and the capability of delivering resources to the area

where emergencies occur.

The prompt, full and effective utilization of resources of the

participating jurisdictions, including any resources on hand or

available from any other source, that are essential to the safety,

care, and welfare of the people in the event of any emergency or

disaster shall be the underlying principle on which all articles of

this Compact shall be understood.

On behalf of the chief elected officer of each jurisdiction

participating in the Compact, the legally designated jurisdiction

official who is assigned responsibility for emergency management

will be responsible for the formulation of the appropriate aid plans

and procedures necessary to implement the Compact.