Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-61.3: Experts and assistants

The Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise

Services, with the approval of the Governor, shall employ and make

the appointment of such experts and assistants as may be necessary

in the performance of the Director's duties as required by law. No

appointments to positions shall be made in excess of the positions

authorized by act of the Legislature for the Office of Management

and Enterprise Services.