§ 53-401. Powers and duties.

The Oklahoma American Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission shall have the following powers and duties:

1.  Promote a suitable statewide observance of the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War which is also referred to as the War Between the States;

2.  Cooperate and assist national, state, and local organizations with programs and activities suitable for the sesquicentennial observance;

3.  Assist in ensuring that any observance of the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War is inclusive and appropriately recognizes the experiences and points of views of all people affected by the American Civil War; and

4.  Provide assistance for the development of programs, projects, and activities on the American Civil War that have lasting educational value.

Added by Laws 2009, c. 361, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.