§ 3A-711. Powers and duties of executive director.  


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  • A.  The executive director of the Oklahoma Lottery Commission shall direct and supervise all administrative and technical activities in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Education Lottery Act and with the rules promulgated by the board of trustees of the Oklahoma Lottery Commission.  It shall be the duty of the executive director to:

    1.  Facilitate the initiation of and supervise and administer the operation of the lottery games;

    2.  Employ by contract and compensate such persons and firms as deemed necessary;

    3.  Promote or provide for promotion of the lottery and any functions related to the Commission;

    4.  Prepare a budget for the approval of the board;

    5.  Require bond from such retailers and vendors in such amounts as required by the board;

    6.  Report quarterly to the State Auditor and Inspector and the board a full and complete statement of lottery revenues and expenses for the preceding quarter; and

    7.  Perform other duties generally associated with an executive director or a chief executive officer of a state lottery.

    B.  In accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Education Lottery Act or the rules of the board, the executive director may for good cause suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any contract entered into.

    C.  The executive director or designee may conduct hearings and administer oaths to persons for the purpose of assuring the security or integrity of lottery operations or to determine the qualifications of or compliance by vendors and retailers.

Added by Laws 2003, c. 58, § 12, adopted at election held on Nov. 2, 2004.