By virtue of the authority vested in me by law, it is hereby ordered that the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, be placed under the merit system of personnel administration as prescribed by the Merit System of Personnel Administration Act, (74 O.S. Supp. 1961, Sections 801-839 inclusive), and the Rules and Regulations promulgated thereunder by the Oklahoma State Personnel Board.
It is further ordered that the following personnel be exempt from this order: Chief Engineer-Manager, Deputy or Assistant and One Private Secretary.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my official name and signature on this 28th day of April 1966.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Henry L. Bellmon
ATTEST:
James M. Bullard
Secretary of State
Jack Wettengel
Assistant Secretary of State
Okla. Admin. Code § 1:1966-5