Oklahoma § 57-535 - Filling of a designated grade in next lower grade
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 57-535 — Filling of a designated grade in next lower grade, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57-535. Filling of a designated grade in next lower grade
Where there is more than one grade within a specific
occupational class, as authorized in Section 11 of this act, the
Director of the Department of Corrections, each warden or each
superintendent is authorized to fill a designated grade in the next
lower authorized grade, provided the total number of employees in
the specific occupational class does not exceed the total number of
employees authorized for all grades of that specific occupational
class.
Added by Laws 1975, c. 325, § 18, emerg. eff. June 12, 1975.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 57-535
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 57-535 cover?
Section 57-535 ("Filling of a designated grade in next lower grade") 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 § 57-535?
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