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Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-11-122: Political appointments or promotions prohibited -

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Review of alleged violations.

A. Neither the mayor nor any other appointing authority may

appoint or promote any person to any office or position in the

classified service of the city for any political reason nor for any

reason other than merit and fitness.

B. A qualified elector of the city may bring an alleged

violation of this section before the city personnel board for

consideration and determination. Alleged violations shall be made

in the form of a sworn complaint charging that a designated person

has been appointed or promoted to an office or position in the

classified service in violation of this section. The complaint

shall be filed with the secretary or chairman of the personnel board

not later than sixty (60) days after the effective date of such

appointment or promotion, and shall be accompanied by a deposit of

Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for payment of costs. The personnel board

shall provide adequate opportunity for a public hearing on the

complaint. If the board finds to its satisfaction that the

appointment or promotion was made in violation of this section, it

shall veto the appointment or promotion. The appointment or

promotion shall thereby be nullified and the money deposit shall be

returned to the complainant.

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