Oklahoma Statutes
§ 11-12-111 — Chief of police - Creation and duties.
Oklahoma § 11-12-111
JurisdictionOklahoma
Title 11Cities And Towns
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Bluebook
Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-12-111 (2026).
Text
The board of trustees may appoint a chief of police, who shall enforce municipal ordinances and have such other powers, duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance. The chief of police may appoint police officers as he deems necessary, subject to the approval and confirmation of the board of trustees. All references in Oklahoma Statutes to the town marshal shall mean the town chief of police.
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Legislative History
Laws 1977, c. 256, § 12-111, eff. July 1, 1978; Laws 1979, c. 44, § 2, emerg. eff. April 9, 1979.
Nearby Sections
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§ 11-1-101
Short title.§ 11-1-102
Definitions.§ 11-1-103
Saving vested rights.§ 11-10-102
Governing body.§ 11-10-103
Qualifications of councilmembers.§ 11-10-104
Election of mayor and vice-mayor.§ 11-10-105
Duties of mayor and vice-mayor.§ 11-10-108
Council - Meetings.§ 11-10-109
Council - Quorum - Rules and voting.§ 11-10-111
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Bluebook (online)
Oklahoma § 11-12-111, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/ok/11/11-12-111.