Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-303: Functions, powers and duties of Commission

(a) The Commission shall constitute an advisory, administrative,

and policy making board with which the Director shall from time to

time consult regarding the administration of the affairs of the

Department. The Commission may require from the Director complete

reports and information relative to the affairs of the Department at

such time and in such manner as the Commission may deem advisable.

(b) In addition to its other powers and duties, as herein

defined, the Commission shall have the following specific powers and

duties:

(1) To organize itself by the election of a chairman, vice-

chairman and secretary, who shall perform the duties required of

them by the rules and regulations of the Commission, but shall

receive no extra compensation therefor;

(2) To elect a State Highway Director and fix his salary within

the limits of this Code, who shall serve during the pleasure of the

Commission, expressed by a majority vote of the entire Commission;

(3) To prescribe rules, regulations, and policies for the

transaction of its business, and for the letting of all contracts

and purchases;

(4) To prescribe the manner of cooperation between county and

municipal officials with the Commission;

(5) Except as otherwise provided herein, to let or supervise the

letting of all contracts for construction or improvements of state

highways, or any contract for road or bridge construction or

improvement where the work is being done in whole or in part with

state or federal monies;

(6) To authorize all expenditures prior to the incurring

therefor, except as otherwise provided in this Code.

(c) Each Commissioner shall aid in the promotion of highway

construction, improvements, and maintenance throughout the entire

state, and shall not act as the special representative of the

particular district in which he resides.