SB 1696 Summary

• Amends 59 O.S. 2011, Section 858-204 regarding the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission's organizational structure and leadership

• Changes terminology from "chairman/vice-chairman" to "chair/vice-chair" and updates pronouns from "his" to "or her" for gender-neutral language

• Removes the requirement that Commission members organize within thirty days of appointment; instead requires annual election of chair and vice-chair positions

• Eliminates the mandated timeframe for the Commission to employ secretary-treasurer and staff after leadership elections

• Effective date: November 1, 2014