Okla. Stat. tit. 64, § 64-1005: Administration of Office – Appointment and duties of

Secretary.

A. The Land Office shall be administered by the Secretary of

the Land Office under the supervision of the Commissioners of the

Land Office. The Secretary shall, subject to the qualifications

listed in subsection B of this section, be appointed by the Governor

with the advice and consent of the Commissioners of the Land Office.

It shall be the duty of the Secretary to execute, under the

supervision of the Commissioners of the Land Office, the provisions

of the Enabling Act of Oklahoma as it relates to the management of

school lands and other public lands, the Constitution of the State

of Oklahoma, and all laws, regulations, and duties pertaining to the

Commissioners of the Land Office and to carry into execution the

will of the Commissioners of the Land Office not in conflict with

any law.

B. The Secretary of the Land Office shall:

1. Possess an advanced degree from an accredited college or

university;

2. Have not less than five (5) years experience in government,

law or finance; and

3. Meet other specific requirements as specified by the

Commissioners of the Land Office.

C. The Secretary of the Land Office shall serve a four-year

term of service concurrent with the term of the appointing Governor

and the other elected officials on the Commission. The Secretary

may serve consecutive terms and may serve past the term of the

appointing Governor only until a successor is appointed. If the

appointment is terminated or if the Secretary resigns, becomes

incapacitated or for any reason is unable to perform the duties of

the Secretary, the Commissioners may appoint an acting Secretary

until a replacement may be appointed to complete the term as

provided for in this section.