Ohio HB123 modifies procedures for filling vacancies in local elected offices.
Ohio HB123 amends sections 3.02, 302.09, 305.02, 503.24, and 733.31 of the Revised Code to change how vacancies in local elected offices are filled. The bill specifies that vacancies in appointive offices of cities should be filled by appointment by the mayor. It also details procedures for filling vacancies in offices such as mayor, county commissioner, and township fiscal officer, including timelines and qualifications for appointees. The bill repeals existing sections and applies to vacancies occurring after its effective date.
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