Ohio § 705.42
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 705.42, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 705.42.
At the first election held after the adoption of the commission plan under sections 705.41 to 705.48, inclusive, of the Revised Code , the entire number of commissioners shall be chosen. In municipal corporations having three commissioners, the candidate having the highest
number of votes at such first election shall hold office for four years, and the remaining
commissioners shall hold office for two years. In municipal corporations choosing five commissioners, the two candidates receiving
the highest number of votes at such first election shall serve for four years, and
the remaining commissioners shall serve for two years. At all subsequent elections, except where a commissioner is chosen to fill out an
unexpired term, commissioners shall be chosen for a term of four years. Vacancies in the commission shall be filled by the commission for the remainder
of the unexpired term. If the term of a commissioner whose place becomes vacant does not expire on the
first day of January following the next regular municipal election, then the person
chosen by the commission to fill such vacancy shall serve only until such regular
election, at which time a commissioner shall be elected to fill the remainder of the
unexpired term. When a vacancy occurs as the result of a recall election it shall be filled as provided
by section 705.92 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 705.42
What does Ohio Revised Code § 705.42 cover?
Section 705.42 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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