2015 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 73. State Capital and Capitol Building
§73-15.4. Friends of the Capitol – Not-for-profit corporation.

A. There is hereby authorized the creation of a not-for-profit corporation to be known as "Friends of the Capitol" to raise funds and to assist in the preservation and enhancement of the Oklahoma Capitol and surrounding areas as defined in Section 1 of this title.

B. The board of directors of the corporation authorized in subsection A of this section shall choose its own chairperson.

C. After proper incorporation, the not-for-profit corporation is authorized and directed to apply for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C., Section 501(c)(3)).

D. In addition to funds received from the general public or other public and private sources, the not-for-profit corporation may receive funds from state agencies at such times and in such amounts as may be appropriated by the Legislature for the Oklahoma Capitol or made available to the corporation from state agencies from their sources of revenue.

E. Costs to underwrite activities related to the preservation and enhancement of the Oklahoma Capitol may be borne from revenues of the not-for-profit corporation.

F. Upon the incorporation, the not-for-profit corporation shall be authorized to hire staff and name advisory groups or steering committees as necessary to assist in the preservation and enhancement of the Oklahoma Capitol.

G. The corporation shall coordinate preservation and enhancement projects in conjunction with and the consent of the Capitol Preservation Commission and the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.

Added by Laws 2003, c. 372, § 16, eff. July 1, 2003. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 661.