The Commissioners of the Land Office, or other proper board or officers of the state having control and management of state lands, and the proper board or officer of any political, municipal or other subdivision or agency of the state, are hereby authorized on behalf of the state or of such political, municipal or other subdivision or agency hereof, to act with respect to land or brine rights subject to the control and management of such respective body, board or officer, to participate in any plan or program of unitization approved pursuant to this act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 17, § 513