Oklahoma § 74-666 - Creation - Membership
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 74-666 — Creation - Membership, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 74-666. Creation - Membership
A. There is hereby created the Oklahoma Commission on the
Status of Women. The Commission shall consist of thirty (30)
members. The members shall be appointed as follows: ten members
appointed by the Governor, ten members appointed by the President
Pro Tempore of the Senate and ten members appointed by the Speaker
of the House of Representatives. All members shall be appointed by
the appropriate appointing authority for a term of five (5) years
commencing with the date that the previous appointee's term expired.
In making such appointments to the Commission, consideration shall
be given to making the membership broadly representative of the
geographic areas of the state and the several racial, religious and
ethnic groups residing in the state. Each member shall hold office
until the successor of the member is appointed and has qualified. A
member of the Commission may be removed by the appropriate
appointing authority for cause. A member appointed to fill a
vacancy occurring before the expiration of a term of a member
separated from the Commission for any cause shall be appointed for
the remainder of the term of the member whose office has been so
vacated. Members of the Commission shall receive no salary, but
shall be entitled to travel reimbursement as provided by the State
Travel Reimbursement Act, Section 500.1 et seq. of this title, from
funds available to the appropriate appointing authority.
B. The Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall
provide staff support to the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of
Women.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 189, § 2. Amended by Laws 2003, c. 49, § 1,
eff. July 1, 2003; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 866.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 74-666
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 74-666 cover?
Section 74-666 ("Creation - 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.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 74-666?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 74-666" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 74-666 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Oklahoma.