Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-648: Necessity and amount of assessments in master conservancy

districts.

The board of directors of any master conservancy district formed

under the provisions of this act may determine, by resolution, the

necessity and amount of assessments and the respective portions

thereof to be paid by the component areas of said district, based

upon the relative benefits anticipated for said component areas, and

may be adjusted by said board, from time to time, as necessary to

insure equitable allocation thereof. Funds secured in the manner

herein provided shall be used to defray the expenses of initial

organization, conducting project studies, investigations and payment

of other expenses necessary to accomplish the objectives and

purposes of the district. Such component areas through their

governing bodies are hereby authorized to make the necessary

contributions for defraying the expenses set forth above.