Ohio § 709.27
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 709.27, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 709.27.
If, within thirty days after receipt of a certified copy of an ordinance from a municipal
corporation proposing annexation designating its three commissioners, the legislative
authority of the municipal corporation with which annexation is proposed fails to
pass an ordinance designating three commissioners to represent it in such negotiations,
then, on receipt of a petition signed by resident electors of a number not less than
twenty-five per cent of the number of electors voting at the last previous regular
municipal election of the municipal corporation with which annexation is proposed,
petitioning the legislative authority thereof to take such action as is necessary
to initiate such proceedings and to appoint three commissioners to represent it therein,
the legislative authority shall pass an ordinance appointing such commissioners.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 709.27
What does Ohio Revised Code § 709.27 cover?
Section 709.27 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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