Ohio § 102.09

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 102.09, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 102.09.

(A) The secretary of state and the county board of elections shall furnish, to each candidate

for elective office who is required to file a financial disclosure statement by section 102.02 of the Revised Code , a financial disclosure form, and shall notify the appropriate ethics commission,

within fifteen days of the name of the candidate, and of the subsequent withdrawal,

disqualification, or death of the candidate.  The candidate shall acknowledge receipt of the financial disclosure form in writing. (B) The secretary of state and the county board of elections shall furnish to each person

who is appointed to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term in an elective office, and

who is required to file a financial disclosure statement by section 102.02 of the Revised Code , a financial disclosure form, and shall notify the appropriate ethics commission

within fifteen days of being notified by the appointing authority, of the name and

position of the public official and the date of appointment.  The person shall acknowledge receipt of the financial disclosure form in writing. (C) The public agency or appointing authority that employs, appoints, or promotes any

public official or employee who, as a result of such employment, appointment, or promotion,

is required to file a financial disclosure statement by section 102.02 of the Revised Code , shall, within fifteen days of the employment, appointment, or promotion, furnish

the public official or employee with a financial disclosure form, and shall notify

the appropriate ethics commission of the name and position of the public official

or employee and the date of employment, appointment, or promotion.  The public official or employee shall acknowledge receipt of the financial disclosure

form in writing. (D) Within fifteen days after any public official or employee begins the performance

of official duties, the public agency with which the official or employee serves or

the appointing authority shall furnish the official or employee a copy of Chapter

102. and section 2921.42 of the Revised Code , and may furnish such other materials as the appropriate ethics commission prepares

for distribution.  The official or employee shall acknowledge their receipt in writing.  The requirements of this division do not apply at the time of reappointment or reelection.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 102.09

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