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53 OK Stat § 53-47.9 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-47.9. Museum Collection - Transfers - Surplus Property

|A. The Oklahoma Historical Society, on behalf of the Will Rogers Memorial, is authorized to transfer museum collection objects, which are duplicates or are outside of the scope of collections owned by it, to other state agencies or other museums with nonprofit status unless the object is leased to or loaned to the Oklahoma Historical Society, was purchased with appropriated funds by the Oklahoma Historical Society or the Will Rogers Memorial, or has been authenticated to have been owned or used by Will Rogers. Transfers shall not be to individuals or commercial entities. |B. The Oklahoma Historical Society shall be exempt from the Oklahoma Surplus Property Act for the purpose of disposing of museum collection surplus property as described in subsection A of this section and is authorized to destroy and dispose of museum collection surplus property including objects owned by the Oklahoma Historical Society that have deteriorated past the point of usefulness or have no resale value.C. No past or present member of the Will Rogers Memorial Commission or the Oklahoma Historical Society, employee of the Oklahoma Historical Society, their families, or volunteer may obtain possession of museum collection surplus property in person or by proxy.Added by Laws 2010, c. 305, § 1, emerg. eff. June 5, 2010. Amended by Laws 2016, c. 1, § 9, emerg. eff. March 7, 2016.
53 OK Stat § 53-81 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-81. Official Theater of the State of Oklahoma.

|The Lynn Riggs Players of Oklahoma, Incorporated, is hereby designated "The Official Theater of the State of Oklahoma". |Laws 1961, p. 726, § 1.
53 OK Stat § 53-82 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-82. Historical Society as official depository.

|The Oklahoma Historical Society shall be the official depository for such articles, papers, script and other materials and items as may be donated to the state by the Lynn Riggs Players of Oklahoma, Inc., for advancing the cultural and educational heritage of Oklahoma. |Laws 1961, p. 726, § 2.
53 OK Stat § 53-91 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-91. Designation.

|The official State Memorial to Honorable Robert S. Kerr is hereby designated to be at the place of his birth on the original family homestead southeast of the city of Ada, Oklahoma. |Laws 1963, p. 745, H.J.R.No. 503, § 1.
53 OK Stat § 53-161 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-161. Short title.

|This act shall be known and may be cited as the Oklahoma Arts and Humanities Act. |Laws 1965, c. 263, § 1.
53 OK Stat § 53-162 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-162. Policy of state.

|The understanding, knowledge, enjoyment and practice of the arts serve to advance the development of our citizens and contribute to the general welfare of the state. Therefore, it shall be the policy of the state to encourage and stimulate all forms of artistic endeavors. Any activity undertaken under this policy shall assist and encourage, but not limit in any manner, the freedom of expression which is essential for the well-being of the arts. |Laws 1965, c. 263, § 2; Laws 1980, c. 204, § 1, emerg. eff. May 9, 1980.
53 OK Stat § 53-163 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-163. Council - Membership - Tenure - Name change.

|The State Arts Council of Oklahoma is hereby re-created and renamed the Oklahoma Arts Council. The Council shall consist of fifteen (15) members appointed by the Governor with the approval of the State Senate. Members shall be individuals who have a real and active interest in the arts and an understanding of the value of these pursuits to our society. |The term of office of each member shall be three (3) years beginning July 1 of the year of appointment, or until a successor has been appointed and qualified for the office. The Governor shall appoint five members on or before July 1 of each year. A vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the term only. No person may be appointed to the Council for more than two consecutive terms.The name prescribed by this section shall not affect in any manner whatsoever any legal relationships, bonds, contracts, supervisory authority of the Council, title to property, obligations, or any other phase or aspect of the legal status of the Council for any purpose, except that the Council shall be referred to as the "Oklahoma Arts Council" in all current and future references to the Council.Supplies, including but not limited to letterheads, which on the effective date of this section carry or are labeled with the name "State Arts Council of Oklahoma" shall be utilized after the effective date of this section until such supplies are depleted. Any new supplies ordered for use after the effective date of this section shall bear the name "Oklahoma Arts Council". For purposes of this section, "supplies" shall not mean signs designating the name of the Council.Added by Laws 1965, c. 263, § 3. Amended by Laws 1979, c. 115, § 1; Laws 1980, c. 204, § 2, emerg. eff. May 9, 1980; Laws 1983, c. 333, § 19, emerg. eff. June 29, 1983; Laws 1996, c. 348, § 6, eff. July 1, 1996.
53 OK Stat § 53-164 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-164. Meetings.

|The Council shall meet not less than semi-annually and at such other times as it may order, or upon call of the Chairman. All meetings shall be open to the public. |Laws 1965, c. 263, § 4.
53 OK Stat § 53-165 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-165. Officers.

|The officers of the Council shall be the chairman, vice-chairman and secretary. The Council shall annually elect a chairman and vice-chairman at the first meeting held after July 1. |Laws 1965, c. 263, § 5; Laws 1980, c. 204, § 3, emerg. eff. May 9, 1980.
53 OK Stat § 53-166 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-166. Powers and duties.

|The Oklahoma Arts Council shall be responsible for the acquisition, exhibition, management and care of the State Art Collection and is empowered and directed to exercise these powers and duties: |(a) Consider the whole state of the arts, cultural activities and cultural heritage of Oklahoma. The purview of the Council shall not be limited but shall include music, theater, dance, opera, graphic arts, plastic arts, architecture, poetry, plays or any other art, regardless of period, school or type. Full attention shall also be given to art, art museums, live performances or concerts, art exhibits and other like endeavors.(b) Survey the artistic and cultural activities and facilities of the state, and the institutions, organizations or individuals engaged in these undertakings.(c) Study information collected and prepare proposals for the study, practice and presentation of the arts.(d) Foster conferences, institutes and exhibits on the arts and hold or cooperate in such ventures.(e) Report biennially to the Governor and Legislature on or before January 31 of each odd-numbered year. Reports shall include recommendations and suggestions for the expansion and improvement of the arts and for wider opportunity of participation in these activities by our citizens.(f) Publish any reports, surveys, news bulletins or other materials pertaining to its findings, recommendations and work.(g) Perform or engage in all else necessary or desirable to give full force and effect to the provisions of this act.Added by Laws 1965, c. 263, § 6. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 204, § 4, emerg. eff. May 9, 1980; Laws 2007, c. 187, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.
53 OK Stat § 53-167 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-167. Gifts, grants or bequests - Disposition.

|The Oklahoma Arts Council may apply for, accept and use any gift, grant or bequest from any source for the purpose of discharging its duties. All monetary gifts, grants or bequests shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Council and shall be disbursed as provided by the Oklahoma Budget Law of 1947, as amended, upon proper claims approved by the secretary or other person designated by the Council. |Added by Laws 1965, c. 263, § 7. Amended by Laws 1979, c. 30, § 90, emerg. eff. April 6, 1979; Laws 2007, c. 187, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2007; Laws 2010, c. 413, § 13, eff. July 1, 2010.
53 OK Stat § 53-168 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-168. Expenditure - Personnel.

|The Council may make expenditures for its operation within the limits of funds made available to the Council by appropriation or otherwise and may also employ and fix the compensation of the personnel that the Council deems essential to the discharge of its duties as provided by the Oklahoma Personnel Act. |Amended by Laws 1983, c. 237, § 7, operative July 1, 1983.
53 OK Stat § 53-170 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-170. Filing of reports, studies, etc.

|The Council shall promptly file copies of any and all of its reports, studies, publications or any other documents or materials, regardless of form of issue, with the Oklahoma State Library. |Laws 1965, c. 263, § 10.
53 OK Stat § 53-171 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-171. Dispensation of funds - Contracts for goods and services.

|The Oklahoma Arts Council shall dispense funds for arts purposes only. The Oklahoma Arts Council shall enter into contracts with other state agencies or nonprofit corporations holding a valid exemption from taxation issued pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, 1954, and listed as an exempt organization in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, 1954, of the United States, as amended. These nonprofit corporations must demonstrate that the goods and services provided meet the intent of the state policy provided in this act. |Funds shall not be applied, donated or used directly or indirectly for the use, benefit or support of any sect, church, denomination or system of religion, or for the use, benefit, or support of any priest, preacher, minister, or other religious teacher or dignitary, or sectarian institution as such.The Oklahoma Arts Council shall provide opportunity, by public notices, to all organizations interested in providing these goods and services, who will submit written applications to be received and acted upon by the Council. At the conclusion of the contract, each state agency or nonprofit corporation shall provide the Oklahoma Arts Council with proof of fulfillment of the contract in proper order and must be affirmed on the proper form, provided by the Oklahoma Arts Council, by the managing officers of the state agency or nonprofit group making the contract.Added by Laws 1980, c. 204, § 5, emerg. eff. May 9, 1980. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 348, § 7, eff. July 1, 1996.
53 OK Stat § 53-172 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-172. Scholarships for Summer Arts Institute.

|Any scholarships awarded pursuant to the Summer Arts Institute scholarship program funded by the Oklahoma Arts Council shall be given to residents of this state. |Added by Laws 1984, c. 1, § 5, emerg. eff. Jan. 30, 1984. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 348, § 8, eff. July 1, 1996.
53 OK Stat § 53-174 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-174. Visual arts programs in schools - Incentive grants.

|A. The Oklahoma Arts Council is authorized to assist and, if funds are available, to make incentive grants to school districts or organizations for the establishment of visual arts programs in schools. The award of grants shall be limited to: |1. School districts that do not have an existing visual arts program or full-time certified visual arts teachers in school sites; and2. Organizations that provide visual arts programming to school districts that do not have an existing visual arts program or full-time certified visual arts teachers in school sites.B. The incentive grant funding may be used for the support of visual arts programs in underserved schools or paying the salary costs of a certified art teacher.C. The Council shall determine criteria for the program and establish a process for the consideration of proposals. The Council is authorized to promulgate rules for the operation of the program.D. Any money appropriated by the Legislature for the incentive grant program shall be matched with other funding secured by the Council. The matching funding may be raised by the Council, school districts, for-profit or nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, private or public foundations, corporations, or individuals. Any matching funding raised by the Council for the program shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Arts Council Arts Education Revolving Fund created in Section 175 of this title. If matching funding is raised and designated for a grant to a specific school or organization, the Council may match the funding with monies from the Oklahoma Arts Council Arts Education Revolving Fund.Added by Laws 2007, c. 187, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2007. Amended by Laws 2008, c. 298, § 1, eff. July 1, 2008; Laws 2015, c. 351, § 1, eff. July 1, 2015.
53 OK Stat § 53-175 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-175. Oklahoma Arts Council Arts Education Revolving Fund.

|There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Arts Council to be designated the "Oklahoma Arts Council Arts Education Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the Council from appropriations, private and public donations, contributions, gifts, grants, and any other monies received by the Council for the purpose of providing incentive grants as provided for in Section 174 of this title. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Council for the purpose of providing incentive grants as provided for in Section 174 of this title. Expenditures from said fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment. |Added by Laws 2007, c. 187, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2007. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 227.
53 OK Stat § 53-201A (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-201A. Membership - Compensation.

|A. The J.M. Davis Memorial Commission shall be composed of five (5) members to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for terms of four (4) years. |B. The current members of the Commission shall serve the remainder of the term for which they were appointed.C. The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation but are authorized reimbursement for necessary travel expenses as provided for state officials and employees under the State Travel Reimbursement Act on claims approved by the chair of the Commission.Added by Laws 2001, c. 198, § 8, emerg. eff. May 7, 2001.
53 OK Stat § 53-201B (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-201B. Commission authority.

|The J.M. Davis Memorial Commission is authorized to: |1. Acquire and hold real estate or interest therein or personal property in the name of the Commission;2. Act in cooperation and enter into contracts and agreements with the owner or owners of the J.M. Davis Gun Collection;3. Furnish suitable quarters to house, display and preserve the J.M. Davis Gun Collection and other historical artifacts;4. In the administration of the J.M. Davis Gun Collection, maintain or lease to the owner or owners of the J.M. Davis Gun Collection, or to a third party, an outlet for the sale to the public of such items as shall, in the judgment of the Commission or the lessee, be appropriate for sale at prices set by the Commission, including, but not limited to, literature, in book or pamphlet form, brochures, periodicals, books, artifacts and statuary;5. Accept gifts, grants and donations from governmental sources or any individual, person, firm, corporation or foundation for the use and purpose of building, constructing, operating, maintaining, preserving or displaying the J.M. Davis Gun Collection and other historical artifacts. The location of the display and other historical artifacts shall be within the city limits of Claremore, Oklahoma, in Rogers County. The site for the display of the J.M. Davis Gun Collection shall not be moved from its current location at 333 North Lynn Riggs Boulevard, Claremore, Oklahoma, unless a declaratory judgment has first been issued by the District Court of Rogers County stating that any such relocation is in compliance with the lease dated April 25, 1967, between the J.M. Davis Foundation, Inc. and the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission; provided, the Commission may appeal any final declaratory judgment issued by the district court authorizing or directing the relocation of the current location of the site to the Supreme Court within thirty (30) days of the filing of the declaratory judgment; and6. Maintain donation receptacles for the purpose of the collection of voluntary donations to the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission and to the owner or owners of the J.M. Davis Gun Collection. Funds donated to the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission shall be deposited into the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission Revolving Fund.Added by Laws 2001, c. 198, § 9, emerg. eff. May 7, 2001. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 151, § 1, emerg. eff. April 29, 2002; Laws 2017, c. 96, § 1, emerg. eff. April 25, 2017.
53 OK Stat § 53-201C (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-201C. Salaries and duties of employees - Executive director – Protection of artifacts - Agreements or contracts.

|A. The J.M. Davis Memorial Commission shall have power and authority to: |1. Appoint and to fix the salaries and duties of the professional and administrative employees and curators as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this act;2. Appoint an executive director who shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission. A member of the Commission may be appointed as the executive director; provided, if a member of the Commission is so appointed, the member shall resign as a member of the Commission and the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as are original appointments; and3. Provide for the proper housing, protection and display of the J.M. Davis Gun Collection and other historical artifacts.B. Any agreements or contracts providing for the employment of persons or to purchase property or equipment or the construction of any facilities shall not be authorized unless necessary funds have been appropriated by the Legislature or have been otherwise obtained from gifts, grants or contributions actually received by the Commission.Added by Laws 2001, c. 198, § 10, emerg. eff. May 7, 2001. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 420, § 5, emerg. eff. June 5, 2001.
53 OK Stat § 53-201D (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-201D. J.M. Davis Memorial Commission Revolving Fund.

|A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund to be designated as the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission Revolving Fund, which shall consist of all money received by the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission from rents of lands and buildings, admission fees, the sale of souvenirs and curios, the sale of concessions or leasing of concessions at the J.M. Davis Memorial site, annual deposits of earnings from the J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum Endowment Fund and receipt of gifts and devises for the benefit of the fund or for the benefit of the J.M. Davis Gun Collection, from whatever source derived. |B. The J.M. Davis Memorial Commission Revolving Fund may be used for the operation of a souvenir and curio shop and for other authorized costs of operation of the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission. The Fund shall be under the control and management of the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission, and disbursements therefrom shall be made on claims approved by the Commission. The State Budget Director shall draw warrants payable by the State Treasurer in payment of all claims against the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission Revolving Fund herein created, after the claims have been audited and approved for payment as provided by law.Added by Laws 2001, c. 198, § 11, emerg. eff. May 7, 2001. Amended by Laws 2014, c. 144, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
53 OK Stat § 53-201E (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-201E. Petty cash fund.

|There is hereby created a petty cash fund for the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission, which may be expended for small authorized expenses of the Commission. The amount of the petty cash fund shall be Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), and the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission is authorized to prescribe forms, systems and procedures for its administration. The petty cash fund may be reimbursed from time to time by the filing of proper claims, accompanied by valid receipts for expenditures made. |Added by Laws 2001, c. 198, § 12, emerg. eff. May 7, 2001.
53 OK Stat § 53-201F (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-201F. Burial grounds for J.M. and Genevieve Davis.

|The J.M. Davis Memorial Commission is authorized and directed to allot space, on land owned by the Commission, as burial grounds for J.M. and Genevieve Davis. |Added by Laws 2001, c. 198, § 13, emerg. eff. May 7, 2001.
53 OK Stat § 53-201G (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations|§53-201G. J.M. Davis Memorial Commission - Transfers - Destruction, disposal and possession of surplus property.

|A. The J.M. Davis Memorial Commission is authorized to transfer museum collection objects, which are duplicates or are outside of the scope of collections owned by it, to other state agencies or other museums with nonprofit status unless the object is leased to or loaned to the Commission or was purchased with appropriated funds by the Commission. Transfers shall not be to individuals or commercial entities. |B. The J.M. Davis Memorial Commission shall be exempt from the Oklahoma Surplus Property Act for the purpose of disposing of museum collection surplus property as described in subsection A of this section and is authorized to destroy and dispose of museum collection surplus property including objects owned by the Commission that have deteriorated past the point of usefulness or have no resale value.C. No past or present member of the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission, current employee, their families, volunteer, or member of the Friends of the J.M. Davis Museum, Inc. or its successor may obtain possession of museum collection surplus property from the Commission in person or by proxy.D. The J.M. Davis Memorial Commission shall not transfer, or dispose of any property that is leased to, loaned to, or held in temporary custody by the Commission.Added by Laws 2010, c. 305, § 2, emerg. eff. June 5, 2010.