Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-16-209
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First election held in council-manager city
Official statutory text
At the first general municipal election held in the odd-numbered
year following adoption of the statutory council-manager form of
government, the officers to be elected and their terms are as
follows:
1. Four-year terms: Councilmembers from Wards One, Two and
Five (if one).
2. Two-year terms: Councilmembers from Wards Three, Four and
Six (if one); and the councilmember at large.
At general municipal elections held thereafter, the successors of
the officers whose terms are expiring shall be elected for four-year
terms.
year following adoption of the statutory council-manager form of
government, the officers to be elected and their terms are as
follows:
1. Four-year terms: Councilmembers from Wards One, Two and
Five (if one).
2. Two-year terms: Councilmembers from Wards Three, Four and
Six (if one); and the councilmember at large.
At general municipal elections held thereafter, the successors of
the officers whose terms are expiring shall be elected for four-year
terms.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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