Oklahoma § 19-76 - Special election board
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-76 — Special election board, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-76. Special election board
When an election is called for the purpose of relocating the
county seat, the Governor shall appoint some person, resident of the
county, who does not live or reside in either city or town which is
or is to be a candidate for county seat honors, and each of said
rival towns is to select one person each who shall constitute said
election board, with duties as provided by law for county election
boards, when not in conflict herewith. The appointment of the
members of such special election board shall be made upon the
recommendation of the mayor or of the president of the town board of
trustees, or in the event said place has neither, then upon the
recommendation of the president of the organization representing
said place, so being a candidate for the location of said county
seat. It shall be the duty of such special election board to
prepare or cause to be prepared, and to distribute ballots for said
election as provided by law for general elections; said ballots to
contain the names of each and every city, town or place as certified
to said board by the governor. The members of said board shall
serve without compensation.
R.L. 1910, § 1522.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-76
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-76 cover?
Section 19-76 ("Special election board") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 19-76?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 19-76 apply to my situation?
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