SECTION 150:45-1-5. Eligibility certification; allocation of funds

(a)   The requirements for eligibility certification consist of:

(1)   The annual submission of organic documents such as Articles of Association, Incorporation or Trust documents;

(2)   The resolution passed by the Board of Directors of the organization accepting some or all of the responsibilities and functions described at 150:45-1-4 under "Annual Work Programs";

(3)   An approved one (1) year work program in the form prescribed by the Department; and,

(4)   Board certified documentation demonstrating that at least two-thirds (2/3) of the voting membership of the substate planning district board is composed of elected officials of conservation districts, incorporated towns, cities, or counties within the planning jurisdiction, or the designees of said officials.

(b)   Eligibility certification shall be considered fulfilled upon submission and approval to and by the Department of:

(1)   All materials required in 150:45-1-5(a), and

(2)   Certification that the substate planning district will not solicit business that is provided by private management consultant professionals.

(c)   The Oklahoma State Legislature shall set the allocation of funds to all substate planning districts in the Department's annual appropriation bill.