Oklahoma § 20-1661 - Disqualification of council member
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 20-1661 — Disqualification of council member, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-1661. Disqualification of council member
If, in any matter pending before the Council, a council member
is disqualified to act for a reason that would disqualify a judicial
officer from sitting in a matter, the Council may proceed to
consider the matter, if a quorum is present, or may certify to the
officer having the appointment of that member, who shall thereupon
immediately appoint a special member to sit in that case, only. If
the appointing officer makes no appointment within ten (10) days
after the mailing of the certification of disqualification to the
appointing officer, the Council shall appoint a special member.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 20. Courts
Added by Laws 1974, c. 251, § 11, emerg. eff. May 23, 1974.
by Laws 1999, c. 423, § 9, emerg. eff. June 10, 1999.
Amended
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 20-1661
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 20-1661 cover?
Section 20-1661 ("Disqualification of council member") 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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