Ohio § 523.03
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 523.03, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 523.03.
(A) The boards of township trustees of two or more townships, by adopting resolutions
by a majority vote of the board of township trustees of each township, may cause the
appropriate board of elections for each township to submit to the electors of each
township the question of merger under section 523.01 of the Revised Code . The question shall be voted upon at the next general election occurring not less
than ninety days after the certification of the resolutions to the appropriate board
of elections. (B) In submitting to the electors of each township the question of merger, the board
of elections shall submit the question in language substantially as follows: “Shall the townships of ................ (Names of all of the townships to be merged) be merged to create the new township
of ............... (Name of the new township)?” (C) The merger shall take effect one hundred twenty days after certification by the board
or boards of elections that the merger has been approved by the electors of each township
proposed for merger.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 523.03
What does Ohio Revised Code § 523.03 cover?
Section 523.03 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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