Cities and towns; required training; newly elected or appointed municipal officers; instructor; organization; effective date.

HB 1464 requires new mayors, council members, and other local government officials in Oklahoma cities and towns to complete 8 hours of mandatory training within one year of taking office. The training covers essential topics like municipal budgets, ethics, open meeting laws, open records procedures, and conflict of interest. Officials who fail to complete the training lose their position at the next scheduled meeting after the one-year deadline. Training must be provided by a statewide organization with at least 15 years of experience supporting municipal governments and certified by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.