Oklahoma § 74-692 - Purpose — Annual report — Fundraising

§ 74-692. Purpose — Annual report — Fundraising

A. The purpose of the Oklahoma Ireland Trade Commission shall

be to advance, promote, and encourage business and other mutually

beneficial activities between Oklahoma and Ireland, including:

1. Bilateral trade and investment;

2. Joint action on policy issues of mutual interest;

3. Business and academic exchanges;

4. Mutual economic support;

5. Mutual investment in the respective infrastructure; and

6. Other opportunities for mutual benefit and economic growth

as identified by the Commission.

B. The Commission shall report its findings, activities,

results, and recommendations to the Governor, the Speaker of the

Oklahoma House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of

the Oklahoma State Senate within one (1) year of its initial meeting

and by February 1st of each succeeding year for the activities of

the preceding calendar year. The report shall be in writing and may

include recommendations or proposed legislation as deemed

appropriate by the Commission to effectuate its purpose.

C. The Oklahoma Ireland Trade Commission shall be authorized to

raise funds, through direct solicitation or other fundraising

events, alone, or with other groups, and accept gifts, grants, and

bequests from individuals, corporations, foundations, governmental

agencies, and public and private organizations and institutions, to

carry out its purposes.

Added by Laws 2024, c. 201, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2024.