Okla. Stat. tit. 11, § 11-48-101
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Authorization to provide retirement fund and system
Official statutory text
The governing body of any municipality may provide by ordinance
for a retirement fund and system for any or all of its employees and
the employees of a duly constituted authority of the municipality
which are not otherwise provided for by a pension or retirement
system. The governing body may establish said retirement system as
delayed compensation in order to encourage continuous and
meritorious service on the part of employees and thereby promote
public efficiency, and may provide retirement allowances and other
benefits for said employees, their surviving spouses, and surviving
children. The retirement fund and system may include all municipal
employees whether they are engaged in a governmental or
nongovernmental function of the municipality or the municipal
authority. The retirement fund shall be supported wholly by the
municipality or municipal authority or by joint contributions by the
municipality or authority and the employee to be benefited.
for a retirement fund and system for any or all of its employees and
the employees of a duly constituted authority of the municipality
which are not otherwise provided for by a pension or retirement
system. The governing body may establish said retirement system as
delayed compensation in order to encourage continuous and
meritorious service on the part of employees and thereby promote
public efficiency, and may provide retirement allowances and other
benefits for said employees, their surviving spouses, and surviving
children. The retirement fund and system may include all municipal
employees whether they are engaged in a governmental or
nongovernmental function of the municipality or the municipal
authority. The retirement fund shall be supported wholly by the
municipality or municipal authority or by joint contributions by the
municipality or authority and the employee to be benefited.
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