section of the merit system is forbidden to hold any office or position in the city government for four years. Whenever a city officer or employee is laid off, suspended, demoted, or removed from office, that officer or employee may appeal the action to the personnel board. The appeal must be in writing and must be filed with the secretary or chair of the personnel board within ten days after the effective date of the layoff, suspension, demotion, or removal. The personnel board must then hold a public hearing on the appeal. The personnel board must submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the mayor. The mayor then makes the final decision regarding the appellant's layoff, suspension, demotion, or removal. However, if the personnel board finds to its satisfaction that the layoff, suspension, demotion, or removal was made for a political reason, it shall veto the layoff, suspension, demotion, or removal. Home Rule allows a city with a population of over 2,000 people to establish its own form of government under a City Charter. Regardless of the city's form of government, must include the following officials, either elected or appointed: The city clerk serves as the Secretary of the Council and keeps the journal of the proceedings of the Council. The Clerk enrolls the ordinances and resolutions passed by the Council and has custody of all city documents, records, and archives, as well as the town seal. It is the duty of the Clerk to attest and affix the seal of the town to all official city documents. The city treasurer maintains accounts and books of the city to show where and from what source all monies paid to him have been derived and to whom and when any monies have been paid. The Treasurer deposits the daily funds received for the city in depositories as the Council designates. The city police chief enforces municipal ordinances and supervises city police officers. The city attorney heads the Legal Department and handles the legal matters of the city. The city street commissioner heads the street department which is responsible for general supervision over maintenance and repair of public streets in the city. See also Oklahoma Democratic Party Oklahoma Green Party Oklahoma Libertarian Party Oklahoma Republican Party Political party strength in Oklahoma Republicanism in the United States References External links Oklahoma Constitution on the Internet Governor of Oklahoma's home page Oklahoma