Board of County Com'rs of Tulsa County v. Stokes

The majority opinion will result in changing the salaries of several county officers in 49 counties in the state. In 29 of these counties the salaries will be reduced, while being raised in the other 20. The far-reaching effect, therefore, of the decision requires that I express my dissenting views.

Section 10, art. 23 of the Oklahoma Constitution provides:

“Except wherein otherwise provided in this constitution, in no case 'shall the salary or emoluments of any public official be changed after his election or appointment, or during 'his term of office, unless by operation of law en*40acted prior…