Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-12-114: Appointments and removals

Appointments and promotions in the service of a statutory town

board of trustees government shall be made solely on the basis of

merit and fitness; and removals, demotions, suspensions, and layoffs

shall be made solely for the good of the service. The board by

ordinance may establish a merit system and provide for its

organization and functioning, and provide for personnel

administration and regulation of personnel matters. The board of

trustees may remove for cause any appointive officer by a majority

vote of all its members.