Power Restored to Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission

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Backed by appropriations committee chair Roger Thompson, the Senate has restored powers to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission.

Questions have been raised about the way 16 million dollars have been spent. Thompson said a review by the legislative office of physical transparency played a role in the restoration of powers.

“Commission goes back in place, they are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, and they can only be removed for cause,” Thompson said.

Thompson credited current director Shelley Zumwalt, who was hired to address the concerns.