Okla. Stat. tit. 19, § 19-1714: Hearing on budget

The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget no

later than fifteen (15) days prior to the beginning of the budget

year. Notice of the date, time and place of the hearing, together

with the proposed budget summaries, shall be published in a

newspaper of general circulation in the district not less than five

(5) days before the date of the hearing. Affidavit and proof of

publication shall be attached to the budget when filed with the

county excise board and State Auditor and Inspector. The district

shall make available a sufficient number of copies of the proposed

budgets as the board shall determine and have them available for

review or for distribution or sale at the office of the district.

At the public hearing on the budgets, any person may present to the

board comments, recommendations or information on any part of the

proposed budget.