Ohio § 505.01
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 505.01, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 505.01.
In each township there shall be a board of township trustees consisting of three members. Two of such trustees shall be elected at the general election in nineteen forty-nine
and quadrennially thereafter, in each township, who shall hold office for a term of
four years, commencing on the first day of January next after their election. The third trustee shall be elected at the general election in nineteen fifty-one
and quadrennially thereafter, in each township, who shall hold office for a term of
four years, commencing on the first day of January next after the person's election. At the first meeting of the board each calender [ sic ] year, the board shall select one of its members to serve as chairperson for a term
of one year. If the position of chairperson becomes vacant, the board shall select one of its
members to preside.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 505.01
What does Ohio Revised Code § 505.01 cover?
Section 505.01 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.
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