Oklahoma § 19-1707 - Organization of board
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-1707 — Organization of board, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-1707. Organization of board
The board shall elect a chairman. The chairman shall have all
the rights and privileges as any other member of the board,
including the right to vote on questions. Each member of the board
shall be entitled to cast one vote. The members shall elect a vicechairman from among them and develop such other rules or procedures
as may be necessary to ensure the orderly conduct of business. The
vice-chairman shall serve as chairman during the absence or vacancy
of the chairman. When a vacancy occurs such position on the board
shall be considered vacant until the vacancy is filled in the manner
provided by law. Regular meetings of the board shall be set by the
board. Special meetings shall be held at the call of the chairman
or any two (2) members of the board. A majority of all the members
of the board shall constitute a quorum and have the power to
transact business. Any official action of the board in adopting or
revising the district budget or any portion thereof shall be
effective upon the approving vote of a majority of all board
members.
Added by Laws 1986, c. 145, § 7, eff. June 1, 1986.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-1707
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-1707 cover?
Section 19-1707 ("Organization of 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.
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