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This bill amends Oklahoma state law regarding county election board operations, specifically focusing on the roles and responsibilities of the county election board secretary and assistant secretary. The bill requires the county election board secretary to notify the State Election Board Secretary when an assistant secretary is employed and establishes clear protocols for situations involving the secretary's absence or vacancy. Under the new provisions, the assistant secretary can now execute the secretary's duties during illness, disqualification, recusal, or other approved reasons, and can serve as a voting board member at public meetings with written authorization from the State Election Board Secretary. In the event of a secretary's death, removal, or resignation, the assistant secretary can perform the secretary's duties until a successor is appointed. The bill maintains existing provisions about employee salaries, with the assistant secretary's minimum salary set at 90% of the secretary's scheduled salary, and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025. These changes aim to provide more clarity and continuity in county election board leadership and operations.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb536&Session=2500