§11-1-101. Short title.
This act may be cited as the “Oklahoma Municipal Code.” Laws 1977, c. 256, § 1-101, eff. July 1, 1978.
§11-1-102. Definitions.
As used in the Oklahoma Municipal Code: 1. “Charter municipality” or “Municipality governed by charter” means any municipality which has adopted a charter in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and laws of Oklahoma and at the time of adoption of the charter had a population of two thousand (2,000) or more. Once a […]
§11-1-103. Saving vested rights.
The provisions of this act shall not in any manner affect the rights, liability or right of action, civil or criminal, for or against any municipality in any action commenced before the effective date of this act. The adoption of this act shall not be construed to repeal or in any way affect or modify: […]
§11-1-110. Municipal employees – Forfeiture of retirement benefits.
A. Any municipal officer or employee upon final conviction of, or pleading guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony for bribery, corruption, forgery or perjury or any other crime related to the duties of his or her office or employment in a state or federal court of competent jurisdiction shall forfeit retirement benefits provided by […]
§11-10-101. Statutory council-manager form of government.
The form of government provided by Sections 10-101 through 10-121 of this title shall be known as the statutory council-manager form of city government. Cities governed under the statutory council-manager form shall have all the powers, functions, rights, privileges, franchises and immunities granted, or which may be granted, to cities. Such powers shall be exercised […]
§11-10-102. Governing body.
The governing body of a statutory council-manager city shall consist of one (1) councilmember from each ward of the city and one (1) councilmember at large. Laws 1977, c. 256, § 10-102, eff. July 1, 1978.
§11-10-103. Qualifications of councilmembers.
The councilmembers shall be residents and registered voters of the city. The councilmembers from wards shall be actual residents of their respective wards at the time of their candidacy and election; but removal of a councilmember from one ward to another within the city after his election, or a change in ward boundaries, shall not […]
§11-10-104. Election of mayor and vice-mayor.
The council shall elect from among its members a mayor and a vice-mayor. The mayor and vice-mayor shall be elected in each odd-numbered year at the first council meeting held after council terms begin, or as soon thereafter as practicable, and they shall serve until their respective successors have been elected and qualified. Laws 1977, […]
§11-10-105. Duties of mayor and vice-mayor.
The mayor shall preside at meetings of the council, and shall certify to the correct enrollment of all ordinances and resolutions passed by it. He shall be recognized as head of the city government for all ceremonial purposes and by the Governor for purposes of military law. He shall have no regular administrative duties except […]
§11-10-106. Powers vested in council – Designated powers.
All powers of a statutory council-manager city, including the determination of matters of policy, shall be vested in the council. Without limitation of the foregoing, the council may: 1. Appoint and remove the city manager as provided by law; 2. Enact municipal legislation subject to limitations as may now or hereafter be imposed by the […]
§11-10-107. Limitation of council authority to act through city manager.
Except for the purposes of inquiry, the council and its members shall deal with the administrative service of the city solely through the city manager. The council and its members may not: 1. Direct or request the city manager or other authority to appoint or remove officers or employees; 2. Participate in any manner in […]
§11-10-108. Council – Meetings.
The council shall meet regularly at least monthly at such times as it may prescribe by ordinance or otherwise. The mayor or any three councilmembers may call special meetings. Laws 1977, c. 256, § 10-108, eff. July 1, 1978.
§11-10-109. Council – Quorum – Rules and voting.
A majority of all the members of the council shall constitute a quorum, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day. The council shall determine its own rules. Laws 1977, c. 256, § 10-109, eff. July 1, 1978.
§11-10-110. Vacancy in the office of mayor or vice-mayor.
When a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor, the vice-mayor shall become the mayor for the duration of the unexpired term. When a vacancy occurs in the office of vice-mayor, the council shall elect another vice-mayor from among its members for the duration of the unexpired term. Laws 1977, c. 256, § 10-110, eff. […]
§11-10-111. Compensation of elective officers.
The compensation of all elective city officers shall be fixed by ordinance. Added by Laws 1977, c. 256, § 10-111, eff. July 1, 1978. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 79, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1996.
§11-10-112. City manager – Appointment by council.
The council shall appoint a city manager, a part-time city manager, or a part-time city planner, pursuant to this act, by a vote of a majority of all its members subject to the terms of employment established by the council. It shall choose the city manager, part-time city manager, or part-time city planner solely on […]
§11-10-113. City manager – Duties.
The city manager shall be the chief executive officer and head of the administrative branch of the city government. He shall execute the laws and administer the government of the city, and shall be responsible therefor to the council. He shall: 1. Appoint, and when necessary for the good of the service, remove, demote, lay […]
§11-10-114. Designation of acting city manager.
The city manager, by letter filed with the city clerk, may appoint a qualified administrative officer of the city to be acting city manager during the temporary absence or disability of the city manager. The council may appoint an acting city manager whenever: 1. The manager fails to make such designation; 2. The council suspends […]
§11-10-115. Suspension or removal of city manager.
The council may suspend or remove the city manager or acting city manager at any time by a vote of a majority of all its members. Laws 1977, c. 256, § 10-115, eff. July 1, 1978.
§11-10-116. Purchases and sales by city manager – Competitive bidding – Transfer of manager’s powers.
A. The city manager shall contract for, purchase, or issue purchase authorizations for all supplies, materials, and equipment for offices, departments, and agencies of the city government, subject to any regulations which the council may prescribe. Every contract or purchase exceeding an amount to be established by the council shall require the prior approval of […]