Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-661.1: Positions subject to Merit System – Exceptions

A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, all

positions of the Office of the Secretary of State are subject to the

Merit System of Personnel Administration.

B. The following positions of the Office of the Secretary of

State shall be in the unclassified service:

1. The Secretary of State;

2. The Assistant Secretary of State;

3. The Chief Financial Officer; and

4. Administrative Officers.