A. The Oklahoma International Trade Development Council shall have the power and duty to:

1. Assist and encourage economic prosperity and employment throughout this state by promoting the expansion of international exports of Oklahoma agricultural products and livestock;

2. Cooperate in conjunction with other organizations, public and private, the objectives of which are the promotion and advancement of export trade activities in the state;

3. Make recommendations regarding the establishment of a source of funding credit guarantees and insurance to support export development, particularly to small- and medium-sized businesses; and

4. Advise exporters and other groups regarding barter agreements between exporters of Oklahoma agricultural, livestock, or manufactured goods and groups in other counties and to facilitate contributions of Oklahoma agricultural and livestock products to areas of the world experiencing food shortages.

B. The Oklahoma International Trade Development Council shall seek advice from the general public, professional associations, academic groups and institutions, and individuals with the knowledge and interest in areas of economic development and planning regarding international export of Oklahoma agricultural products and livestock, and agricultural market development.

C. All state agencies shall cooperate with the Oklahoma International Trade Development Council in providing information and other assistance as requested for the performance of Council duties.

D. The Oklahoma International Trade Development Council shall utilize, seek to enhance, and support the continuing economic analysis and information services provided by the public and private higher education institutions of this state.

Added by Laws 1994, c. 357, § 4, eff. July 1, 1994. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 72, § 3, emerg. eff. April 9, 1996; Laws 2001, c. 146, § 128, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001. Renumbered from § 3004 of this title by Laws 2001, c. 146, § 262, emerg. eff. April 30, 2001.