Oklahoma Administrative Rules - Chapter 2

The Rules of Procedure of the Board are set forth for the purpose of interpreting and implementing 59 O.S., Sections 475.1 et seq., establishing the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and conferring upon it the responsibility for the licensing of engineers, land surveyors, engineering and land surveying firms, regulation of the practice of engineering and land surveying, and enforcement of the Statutes. The Rules of Procedure are known and cited as OAC 245. 

Terms defined in 59 O.S., Sections 475.1 et seq. shall have the same meanings when used in the Rules of Procedure unless the context or subject matter clearly requires a different interpretation.

• (a) The Board holds at least four (4) regular meetings each year within the State of Oklahoma.
• (b) All meetings shall be conducted by the current edition of “Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised” unless otherwise provided herein or by Statute.
• (c) A quorum of the Board shall consist of a majority of the full Board that includes at least one (1) Professional Land Surveyor Member. A majority vote of those present is required to pass a motion. The Chair shall vote as a member of the Board.
• (d) In the absence of a quorum at any regular or special meeting called, those members of the Board in attendance shall reschedule such meeting to any later date.

• (a) Election of Board officers. The Board elects annually from its membership as officers a Chair, Vice Chair, and a Secretary.
• (b) Duties of the Chair. The duties of the Chair are defined in the Statute. The Chair shall also serve as executive officer of the Board and shall perform the additional duties:
  • (1) preside at all meetings;
  • (2) appoint such committees as the Board may authorize or require in the conduct of the Board business;
  • (3) sign all certificates and perform all other duties usually pertaining to the office of Chair and required or permitted by law.
• (c) Duties of the Vice Chair. The duties of the Vice Chair are as defined in the Statute. The Vice Chair shall also serve as executive officer of the Board and perform the duties of the Chair in the absence of the Chair.
• (d) Duties of the Secretary. The duties of the Secretary are as defined in the Statute. The Secretary shall also sign all certificates and other official documents required or permitted by law.