The Commissioners of the Land Office, or other proper board or officer of the state having the control and management of state land, and the proper board or officer of any political, municipal, or other subdivision or agency of the state, are hereby authorized and shall have the power on behalf of the state or of such political, municipal, or other subdivision or agency thereof, with respect to land or oil and gas rights subject to the control and management of such respective body, board, or officer, to consent to or participate in any plan or program of unitization adopted pursuant to this act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 52, § 287.11