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Votes at a glance — Oklahoma County handbook and policy items approved

Oklahoma County Board / Handbook Review Committee · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Summary of motions carried by voice vote: approval of meeting schedule; election of Brandy Mertens (chair) and Paul (vice chair); receipt of working handbook draft; replacement of '28‑day' language with CFR citation; narrowing vehicle‑use text and approving mobile‑phone policy; deferral of uniform/safety equipment; minor firearms edits; complaint procedure edits; and approval of drug/alcohol policy changes.

What the board approved (voice votes unless noted):

- Approval of meeting dates/minutes (Items covering Oct. 21 and Dec. 15) — motion carried. - Election of leadership (Item 2) — Brandy Mertens nominated and elected chair; Paul (Paul Foster) nominated and elected vice chair. - Receipt of the official working draft of the county handbook — motion to receive the document carried. - Replace explicit '28‑day' references for law…

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