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Oklahoma local officials
From Ballotpedia
Local officials in Oklahoma are in charge of running the municipal governments for the counties, cities, towns and school districts. They are designated by the state constitution.
Elected positions
The following are elected positions for municipal governments in Oklahoma as established by the State Constitution and statutory law.[1]
| Position | Term length | Elected in |
|---|---|---|
| School board member | generally 3-5 years, staggered | February |
| County Sheriff | 4 years | November |
| County Clerk | 4 years | November |
| County Assessor | 4 years | November |
| County Treasurer | 4 years | November |
| County Commissioner | 4 years | November |
| County Court Clerk | 4 years | November |
| District Judge | 4 years | November |
| District Attorney | 4 years | November |
Appointed positions
| Position | Term / contract length | Appointed by | Who can serve |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Auditor | 4 years | November | Must have a CPA with at least three years of accounting experience. |
| Board of Trustees (24) | 3 years | November | Must be nominated and then appointed by Oklahoma Humanities Council |
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