Ohio § 503.24
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 503.24, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 503.24.
If there is a vacancy by reason of the nonacceptance, death, or removal of a person
chosen to an office in any township at the regular election, or if there is a vacancy
from any other cause, the board of township trustees shall appoint a person having
the qualifications of an elector to fill such vacancy for the unexpired term or until
a successor is elected. If a township is without a board or if no appointment is made within thirty days after
the occurrence of a vacancy, a majority of the persons designated as the committee
of five on the last-filed nominating petition of the township officer whose vacancy
is to be filled who are residents of the township shall appoint a person having the
qualifications of an elector to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term or until a
successor is elected. If at least three of the committee members who are residents of the township cannot
be found, or if that number of such members fails to make an appointment within ten
days after the thirty-day period in which the board of township trustees is authorized
to make an appointment, then the presiding probate judge of the county shall appoint
a suitable person having the qualifications of an elector in the township to fill
the vacancy for the unexpired term or until a successor is elected. If a vacancy occurs in a township elective office more than forty days before the
next general election for municipal and township officers a successor shall be chosen
at that election to fill the unexpired term, provided the term does not expire within
one year from the day of the election. If the term expires within one year from the day of the next general election for
municipal and township officers, a successor appointed pursuant to this section shall
serve out the unexpired term.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 503.24
What does Ohio Revised Code § 503.24 cover?
Section 503.24 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 § 503.24?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 503.24" (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?
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How does Ohio § 503.24 apply to my situation?
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