Ohio § 302.15
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 302.15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 302.15.
In a county adopting the elective executive plan the chief executive officer shall
be known as the county executive. The county executive shall be elected at the first regular county general election
following the adoption of the alternative form and shall hold his office for a term
of four years. Only an elector of the county shall be eligible for election as county executive
and shall be nominated and elected in the manner provided by general law for county
officers. In case the office of county executive is or becomes vacant by reason of death, resignation,
or removal, it shall be filled by the board of county commissioners for the unexpired
term. In the elective executive plan, the salary of the first county executive, for his
first term, shall be one hundred and sixty per cent of that established by section 325.10 of the Revised Code for a member of the board of county commissioners in the county. For all subsequent county executives and terms, the salary shall be fixed by the
board of county commissioners one year prior to the county executive's term of office.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 302.15
What does Ohio Revised Code § 302.15 cover?
Section 302.15 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 302.15?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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