There shall be a Budget Committee, composed of the President-Elect, who shall be Chairman, the Executive Director of the Association, as a member ex officio, at least five (5) members, chosen from the House of Delegates and at least three (3) members chosen from the Board of Governors. The President-Elect, subject to the approval of the Board of Governors, shall select the appointive members for the Committee not later than August 1 in each year. The Budget Committee shall prepare a proposed annual budget of the financial needs of the Association for the following year. On or before October 20th the proposed budget shall be published in one issue of the Bar Journal, together with a notice that a public hearing thereon will be held by the Budget Committee at the Oklahoma Bar Center on a date and at a time fixed in the notice, but not later than November 15.
Members of the Association may appear to protest any items included or excluded from the proposed budget. On or before December 10, the finalized budget shall be submitted by the Budget Committee, with its recommendation, to the Supreme Court. The Committee in making its report shall take into consideration any action taken by the House of Delegates which affects the Association's financial requirements. The Supreme Court shall review said proposed budget to determine if the proposed items of expenditure are within the Court's police powers and necessary in the administration of justice, and will act on said budget prior to December 25 of each year.
No funds of the Association shall be used or expended for any items not included in the annual budget as approved by the Supreme Court, or as subsequently amended by order of the Supreme Court.