Oklahoma § 82-1087.3 - Powers of Board

§ 82-1087.3. Powers of Board

In the performance of the functions authorized herein, the Board

may, in addition to any other acts authorized by law:

1. Establish advisory committees to advise with and make

recommendations to the Board concerning legislation, policies,

administration, research and other matters;

2. Establish by regulation or order such standards and

instructions to govern the carrying out of research or projects in

weather modification and control as the Board may deem necessary or

desirable to minimize danger to health or property, and make such

regulations as are necessary in the performance of its powers and

duties;

3. Make such studies and investigations, obtain such

information, and hold such hearings as the Board may deem necessary

or proper to assist it in exercising its authority or in the

administration or enforcement of this act or any regulations or

orders issued thereunder;

4. Appoint and fix the compensation of such personnel,

including specialists and consultants, as are necessary to perform

its duties and functions hereunder;

5. Acquire, in the manner provided by law, such materials,

equipment and facilities as are necessary to perform its duties and

functions hereunder;

6. Cooperate with public or private agencies in the performance

of the Board's functions or duties and in furtherance of the

purposes of this act;

7. Represent the state in any and all matters pertaining to

plans, procedures or negotiations for interstate compacts or

cooperative agreements relating to weather modification and control;

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 82. Waters and Water Rights

8. Enter into cooperative agreements with the United States

Government or any of its agencies, other states, or with the various

counties and cities of this state or with any private or public

agencies for conducting weather modification or cloud seeding

operations;

9. Act for and represent the state and the counties, cities and

private or public agencies in contracting with private concerns for

the performance of weather modifications or cloud seeding

operations; and

10. Assist and cooperate in the formation of weather

modification districts within this state.

Laws 1972, c. 228, § 3, emerg. eff. April 7, 1972. Renumbered from

Title 2, § 1403 by Laws 1982, c. 67, § 5.