
An official @cityofokc account focusing on the services we provide to our community.
Oklahoma City, OK
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If you enjoyed yesterday's video about @okcpets Animal Welfare Officers, check out episode 2! youtu.be/uJCuPVZCMmA
Follow along with @okcpets Animal Welfare Officers and learn more about their job! youtu.be/_TyYvUZ18T0
Adoption is key to helping @okcpets. Find out how our adoption process works and why it's so important. youtu.be/1lTq2klIw1o
Ever wanted to get involved with @okcpets but didn't know how? Check out this video to learn about volunteering. youtu.be/Oc3HOF5HNOc
We spent some time with @okcpets learning about their efforts to increase adoption and their need for volunteers. More info this afternoon!
And with that City Council has returned from executive session and we are adjourned. Thanks for tagging along with us today!
To find contact information for the Mayor or your City Council member visit: okc.gov/council/index.html #okcgov101
Need more information? Visit OKC.gov or download the Guide to City Government: okc.gov/cityguide.pdf
Council meetings typically last anywhere from 2-3 hours.
Today's council meeting is currently in executive session.
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People who want to speak about an agenda item can fill out a "Request to the Heard" form that morning. #okcgov101
Council may adopt, deny or continue resolutions, ordinances, contracts and claims. Also can defer action, continue or strike it. #okcgov101
The Council must have a quorum of five members to conduct business and can only vote on items on the agenda. #okcgov101
The Council agenda is posted on okc.gov/AgendaPub/meet.aspx, after 4 p.m. on the Fri. before the meeting. #okcgov101
The Mayor makes appointments to City boards, trusts, commissions and committees, which are voted on by Council. #okcgov101
The Mayor presides over City Council meetings and has an equal vote on all Council business. #okcgov101
In addition to the City Manager, Council appoints the City Auditor, Municipal Counselor and Municipal Judges. #okcgov101
The City Manager is appointed by Council and handles day-to-day operations. #okcgov101
Council sets policy, enacts ordinances and authorizes expenditures of City funds. #okcgov101



