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Oklahoma Municipal League

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States • 15 Employees
Government Relations

What is the OML?The Oklahoma Municipal League (OML) is cities and towns working together for their mutual benefit. The OML acts as a central clearinghouse for information and services for its member municipalities. Who Governs the OML and sets its policies?A 17-member Board of Directors consisting of elected and appointed city and town officials meets regularly to set OML's priorities and to direct the staff. The Board members are elected at the annual conference. Legislative direction is determined by the delegates attending the conference through adoption of specific issues and a statement of policy.What does OML do? Representatives of the Oklahoma Municipal League:Work during legislative sessions to explain the municipal viewpoint, support bills useful to cities and towns, and oppose legislation detrimental to municipal government operations.Meet with federal and state agency personnel to insure that their policies and programs are compatible with and meet the needs of city and town officials.Bring to public attention the issues confronting city and town officials and their impact on Oklahomans who live in municipalities.Appear in appellate court, with the OML Board of Directors's approval, on cases that can have a statewide effect on municipal government.Visit our website at http://www.oml.org for more information.