Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-9-118: City officials and employees - Suspension or removal -

Successors.

An appointed officer or employee may be suspended, demoted, laid

off or removed by the mayor. Where appeal procedures have not been

established by ordinance, the officer or employee may appeal the

action to the city council. The appeal shall be in writing and

shall be filed with the clerk of the council within ten (10) days

after the effective date of the layoff, suspension, demotion or

removal. The council may affirm, reverse or modify the mayor's

decision. The mayor may appoint a person to act during the

temporary absence, disability or suspension of such officer or

employee, or, in the case of a vacancy, until a successor is

appointed and qualified.