Ohio § 5543.09
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5543.09, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5543.09.
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, the county engineer shall supervise
the construction, reconstruction, improvement, maintenance, and repair of the highways,
bridges, and culverts under the jurisdiction of the board of county commissioners,
and the construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and improvement of public roads
by boards of township trustees under sections 5571.01 , 5571.06 , 5571.07 , 5571.15 , 5573.01 to 5573.15 , 5575.02 to 5575.09 , and 5577.01 of the Revised Code . When the engineer has charge of the highways, bridges, and culverts within the engineer's
county, and under the control of the state, the engineer shall also supervise their
construction, reconstruction, improvement, and repair. (B) For any particular project, with the approval of the county engineer, the board of
township trustees of a township that has adopted a limited home rule government under
Chapter 504. of the Revised Code may hire an independent professional engineer to
assist the county engineer with the supervision of the construction, reconstruction,
resurfacing, and improvement of public roads by the board under sections 5571.01 , 5571.06 , 5571.07 , 5571.15 , 5573.01 to 5573.15 , 5575.02 to 5575.09 , and 5577.01 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5543.09
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5543.09 cover?
Section 5543.09 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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