Okla. Stat. tit. 20, § 20-30.17: Vacancies

In case a Judge of the Court of Civil Appeals dies, retires,

resigns, or is removed from office, the Governor shall fill the

vacancy by appointment from the congressional district where the

vacancy exists of a person having the required qualifications. The

Judicial Nominating Commission shall choose and submit to the

Governor and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court three nominees,

each of whom has previously notified the Commission in writing that

he or she will serve as a Judge if appointed. The Governor shall

appoint one of the nominees to fill the vacancy, but if he fails to

do so within sixty (60) days the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

shall appoint one of the nominees, the appointment to be certified

by the Secretary of State.