Oklahoma Statutes
§ 11-8-102 — Term of office.
Oklahoma § 11-8-102
JurisdictionOklahoma
Title 11Cities And Towns
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Bluebook
Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-8-102 (2026).
Text
Unless otherwise provided for by law, the term of office of an elected municipal official shall be four (4) years. The term of office of an elected official shall begin at 12:00 noon on the second Monday following the general municipal election, and such official shall serve until his successor is elected and qualified. If a newly elected official does not qualify within thirty (30) days after his term of office begins, the office shall become vacant and shall be filled in the manner provided by law. In order to complete the unexpired term, the office of an official who is holding over shall be filled at the next general election in compliance with the provisions of Sections 16-101 through 16-213 of this title.
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Legislative History
Amended by Laws 1984, c. 126, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1984.
Nearby Sections
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§ 11-1-101
Short title.§ 11-1-102
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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 § 11-8-102, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/ok/11/11-8-102.