Oklahoma § 19-865.55 - Commission membership
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-865.55 — Commission membership, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-865.55. Commission membership
The commission shall consist of three (3) members appointed by
the board of county commissioners and the chairman of the board of
county commissioners or a member of the board of county
commissioners appointed by the chairman and one member to be
appointed by the mayor of each incorporated city or town having a
population of one thousand or more according to the last federal
census. Members appointed by the board shall serve a term of four
(4) years, except that the respective terms of the first three
appointed shall be for terms of four (4) years. All members of the
commission shall serve as such without compensation. Each appointed
member shall be a resident of the area included within the
jurisdiction of the commission for a period of three (3) years or
more immediately preceding appointment and shall hold no other
municipal or county office. Vacancies occurring otherwise than
through the expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired
term.
A member of such commission, once qualified, can thereafter be
removed during his term of office only for cause and after a hearing
held before the governing body by which he was appointed.
Added by Laws 1970, c. 324, § 5, emerg. eff. April 28, 1970.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-865.55
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-865.55 cover?
Section 19-865.55 ("Commission membership") 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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