Ohio § 705.73
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 705.73, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 705.73.
For the first election of members of the council of a municipal corporation after
the adoption of the federal plan under sections 705.71 to 705.86, inclusive, of the Revised Code , in any municipal corporation having ten thousand inhabitants or more, the municipal
corporation shall be divided into wards by the legislative authority existing under
the plan of government to be superseded. Immediately after the proclamation by the secretary of state as to the population
of the municipal corporations, as determined by the federal census, the council may
redivide the municipal corporation into wards upon the basis of its population, which
shall be as nearly equal in population as possible and composed of contiguous and
compact territory, bounded by natural boundaries or street lines. Any member of the council, elected from wards, who, at the time of his election
was a resident of the ward which he represents, shall forfeit his office if he removes
from such ward, and the council shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 705.73
What does Ohio Revised Code § 705.73 cover?
Section 705.73 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 § 705.73?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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