Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 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 the appointment or removal of

officers and employees of the city, except as provided by law; or

3. Give orders on ordinary administrative matters to any

subordinate of the city manager either publicly or privately.