Oklahoma § 19-242 - Appointment of deputies
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-242 — Appointment of deputies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-242. Appointment of deputies
Every such clerk may, by instrument in writing, by permission of
the board of county commissioners, appoint one or more deputies, and
shall file such appointments in his office; and said deputies shall
have such authority as the clerk may delegate, and, in case of a
vacancy in the office of county clerk, shall fill such vacancy until
a county clerk shall be appointed or elected.
R.L. 1910, § 1565.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-242
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-242 cover?
Section 19-242 ("Appointment of deputies") 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 § 19-242?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 19-242 apply to my situation?
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