Ohio § 4901.19
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4901.19, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4901.19.
The public utilities commission may appoint a secretary, attorney examiners, experts,
engineers, accountants, and such other officers as it considers necessary, who shall
be in the classified civil service except for persons in attorney examiner or supervisory
policy-making positions, who shall serve at the pleasure of the commission. The commission's discretion as to whether or not a position is an attorney examiner
position or a supervisory policy-making position shall be exercised upon the affirmative
vote of at least four commissioners. All vouchers for the payment of officers, experts, examiners, engineers, statisticians,
accountants, inspectors, stenographers, clerks, and other employees of the commission
shall be approved by two public utilities commissioners. The secretary, or such other officer as is designated by the commission, shall keep
a complete record of all proceedings of the commission, issue all necessary process,
writs, warrants, and notices, and keep all books, maps, documents, and papers ordered
filed by the commission, or approved and confirmed by it and ordered filed. Such secretary or other officer shall be responsible to the commission for the custody
and safe preservation of all documents in its office. Under the direction of the commission, the secretary or any other officer shall
perform such duties as the commission prescribes. The secretary and attorney examiners may administer oaths in all parts of the state
insofar as the exercise of such power is properly incidental to the performance of
their duties or the duties of the commission.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4901.19
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4901.19 cover?
Section 4901.19 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 § 4901.19?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 4901.19" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 4901.19 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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