Oklahoma § 74-2.2 - Vacancies requiring legislative confirmation - Interim
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 74-2.2 — Vacancies requiring legislative confirmation - Interim, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 74-2.2. Vacancies requiring legislative confirmation - Interim
appointments.
A. When a vacancy occurs in any position in state government
and appointment to the position for a full term is subject to
confirmation by one or both houses of the Legislature, such
confirmation shall be required for the appointment to fill the
vacancy for the unexpired term.
B. A person whose nomination has been submitted to the
Legislature may be appointed to hold such office on an acting or
interim basis and may assume the duties of the office and receive
any compensation or travel reimbursement allowed by law for the
position pending confirmation by one or both houses of the
Legislature. No person whose nomination has been withdrawn by the
Governor or other appointing authority after the effective date of
this act or rejected by one or both houses of the Legislature after
the effective date of this act shall be eligible to hold such office
on an acting or interim basis. Provided, such person shall be
eligible for acting or interim appointment if requested by the
appropriate house or houses of the Legislature.
Added by Laws 1988, c. 303, § 36, emerg. eff. July 1, 1988.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 74-2.2
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 74-2.2 cover?
Section 74-2.2 ("Vacancies requiring legislative confirmation - Interim") 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.
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