Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-11-104: Election of vice-mayor - Duties

The council shall elect from among its members a vice-mayor. The

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 he shall serve until his successor

has been elected and qualified. The vice-mayor shall act as mayor

during the absence, disability or suspension of the mayor. During

the absence, disability or suspension of both the mayor and vice-

mayor, the council may elect an acting mayor from among its members

to serve as mayor.