Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-2206: Executive Director as chief executive officer

The chief executive officer of the Oklahoma Tourism and

Recreation Department shall be the Executive Director, who shall be

appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the

Senate, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and may

be removed or replaced without cause. The Executive Director shall

be chosen with regard to knowledge, training, experience, and

ability to administer the functions of the Department. Compensation

for the Executive Director shall be determined pursuant to Section

3601.2 of this title.