§ 22-102. Appeals to state board.

(a)

Any person aggrieved by the decision of the board of trustees in granting, denying or adjusting a pension or retirement may appeal such decision to the state police pension and retirement board. Such appeal shall be in writing and be commenced within thirty (30) days after the date of the board's decision. Notice of the intent to appeal shall be given by such person to the board of trustees within ten (10) days after its decision. The state police pension and retirement board shall review the decision to determine conformity with the law and intent of this article, and may affirm, disallow or modify any such pension or retirement upon review.

(b)

Any aggrieved party may appeal the decision of the state police pension and retirement board to the district court in the county. The appeal shall be commenced within thirty (30) days after the date of the state board's decision. Notice of the intent to appeal shall be given by the aggrieved party to the board of trustees of the city and to the state board within ten (10) days after the date of the state board's decision. The proceedings, practice and standards of review in the district court shall be governed by the Administrative Procedures Act except as otherwise provided in this section. The district court may affirm, reverse or modify the decision of the state board, and may render such decision as the board of trustees of the city should have rendered. The court may also remand the cause with specific instructions to the municipal board of trustees. The court costs and expense of preparation of any transcript shall be paid by the losing party.

(Ord. No. 742, § 28, 12-20-65)

State law reference

Similar provisions, 11 O.S. Supp. 1978, § 50-129; administrative procedures, 75 O.S. 1971, § 301 et seq.