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Bylaws of the Oklahoma Bar Association – 2026

The Bylaws of the Oklahoma Bar Association govern the internal organization and operation of the Association, covering its officers, sections and committees, the House of Delegates, and the conduct of its meetings.

Browse all 41 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

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Article I - House of Delegates Article II - Officers Article III - Nominations and Elections Article IV - Duties of Officers Article V - Vacancies in Office and Ineligibility Article VI - Board of Governors - Duties Article VII - Bar Journal Article VIII - Legislative Studies and Proposals Article IX - Sections Article X - Amendment of Bylaws Article XI - Amendment of Bylaws Article XII - Immediate Effect Article XIII - Immediate Effect

Article I - House of Delegates

Art I Sec 1 Control of Association Art I Sec 2 Membership Art I Sec 3 Residence Art I Sec 4 Meetings
Preamble Preamble

Article II - Officers

Art II Sec 1 Officers Enumerated Art II Sec 2 Election of Officers - Miscellaneous Provisions Art II Sec 3 The Board of Governors Art II Sec 4 Eligibility Art II Sec 5 Indemnification

Article III - Nominations and Elections

Art III Sec 1 Nominations Art III Sec 2 Majority Vote - Run-off Art III Sec 3 Uncontested Election Art III Sec 4 Defect of Candidates Art III Sec 5 Inauguration Ceremonial and Oath of Office

Article IV - Duties of Officers

Art IV Sec 1 President Art IV Sec 2 President - Elect Art IV Sec 3 Vice - President Art IV Sec 4 Executive Director

Article V - Vacancies in Office and Ineligibility

Art V Sec 1 Vacancy in the Office of President Art V Sec 2 Vacancy in the Offices of President-Elect or Vice-President Art V Sec 3 Vacancy in the Board of Governors Art V Sec 4 Ineligibility

Article VI - Board of Governors - Duties

Art VI Board of Governors - Duties

Article VII - Bar Journal

Art VII Bar Journal

Article VIII - Legislative Studies and Proposals

Art VIII Sec 1 Studies Art VIII Sec 2 Legislative or Rule-Making Recommendations by Association Art VIII Sec 3 Legislative Program - Subject Matter Art VIII Sec 4 Endorsement in Principle - Subject Matter Art VIII Sec 5 Legislative Proposals and Endorsements in Principle: Jurisdiction to Make Art VIII Sec 6 Publicity Concerning Proposals Art VIII Sec 7 Duration of Legislative Programs or Endorsements Art VIII Sec 8 Recommendations Concerning Policy Art VIII Sec 9 Recommendations Concerning Pending Legislative Proposals

Article IX - Sections

Art IX Sec 1 Establishment and Discontinuance Art IX Sec 2 Bylaws

Article X - Amendment of Bylaws

Art X Sec 1 Young Lawyers Division Art X Sec 2 Law Student Division

Article XI - Amendment of Bylaws

Art XI Sec 1 Amendment of Bylaws

Article XII - Immediate Effect

Art XII Revocation

Article XIII - Immediate Effect

Art XIII Immediate Effect