Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-5003.11: Establishment of community development strategy and

plan – Authority of Department.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall serve as the lead

state agency in establishing a community development strategy and

plan for the state. The Department shall have the authority to

establish and administer community development programs such as

certified community programs which enhance the quality of life in

Oklahoma communities; the Department has the authority to administer

such programs directly or by contract with qualified community

development entities.

In establishing such programs, the Department shall determine

needs, priorities or funding limits within the limits for such

programs imposed by the Legislature. The Department may promulgate

rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to

clarify such programs.

The Department shall establish and develop or cause to be

developed individual program budgets, work plans, and audits of each

community development program established and administered. Any

contract under this section shall be exempt from the Central

Purchasing Act.