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OK SB1287

Bill

Status

Passed

4/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Lee Denney

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 11 O.S. 2011, Section 31-102 regarding the composition and qualifications of library boards of directors.

  • Removes the requirement that library board directors be chosen "from the citizens of the municipality," allowing directors to be selected from a broader pool of candidates.

  • Maintains all other requirements: library boards consist of 5-9 directors appointed by municipal governing bodies, serve 3-year staggered terms, receive no compensation, and can be removed for misconduct or neglect of duty.

  • Effective upon passage, allowing municipalities to appoint library board members without municipal residency restrictions.

Legislative Description

Libraries; removing residency requirement for board members.

Cities and Towns

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/09/2012

4/9/2012

Committee Referrals

General Government2/7/2012

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