§ 45-1e — Oklahoma Miner Training Institute - Establishment - Faculty

and services - Director - Advisor. A. There is hereby established the Oklahoma Miner Training Institute. The Oklahoma Miner Training Institute shall administer miner safety training programs and economic development programs to assist the mining industry in this state. B. The Oklahoma Mining Commission shall contract with the Board of Regents of Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton for facilities, faculty and services necessary for the operation of the Institute including, but not limited to, the services of a Director of the Institute and for the development of appropriate curriculum and other services to be offered by the Institute. The Regents of Eastern Oklahoma State College shall appoint a Director for the Oklahoma Miner Training Institute. C. The Director of the Oklahoma Miner Training Institute shall have knowledge, training, experience and ability consistent with the functions of the Oklahoma Miner Training Institute. Further, the Director shall have been a resident and a qualified elector of this state for a period of at least three (3) years prior to his selection as Director. D. The Oklahoma Mining Commission shall act in an advisory capacity concerning the operations of the Oklahoma Miner Training Institute.

Legislative History

Added by Laws 1986, c. 308, § 9, operative July 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 1988, c. 235, § 3, operative Oct. 1, 1988.