Ohio § 709.461
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 709.461, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 709.461.
(A) In formulating the proposed merger conditions, the commission shall attempt to work
in a collaborative process that results in a consensus of its members as to the best
proposal for all of the political subdivisions involved. To this end, the commission shall adopt rules for the orderly operation of commission
meetings that permit all commission members to be coleaders, as appropriate, so that
overall no one member has more authority than any of the other members in determining
the proposed conditions. These rules may create a framework for building agreement among the members to adopt
proposed conditions. The commission also shall seek the advice of both public and private sources to
help the commission fully study the merger situation so that appropriate conditions
are drafted. If funding permits, the commission may contract with a dispute resolution expert
to help make the process more collaborative. (B) When a merger proposal includes the unincorporated area of a township, the commission
shall consider, among the other issues it considers before adopting its proposed merger
conditions, both the increase and decrease of funding sources due to the unincorporated
township territory becoming incorporated territory. (C) The proposed merger conditions may provide for the election, prior to the merger,
of new officers to govern the municipal corporation with which merger is proposed
after the merger is complete, provided that the provision does not conflict with the
charter of the municipal corporation with which merger is proposed. If more than one municipal corporation is to be included in the merger, the proposed
conditions shall designate one of the municipal corporations as the municipal corporation
into which the township and any other municipal corporations involved are being merged. The proposed conditions also may provide that the municipal corporation into which
the other political subdivisions are to be merged shall amend its existing charter
to include specified provisions and may state that the merger, if approved, shall
not become effective until the date on which that municipal charter includes the required
provisions. In the case of a merger of a township with a single municipal corporation, the merger
conditions also may provide for the annexation of a school district located wholly
within the township to the school district of the municipal corporation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 709.461
What does Ohio Revised Code § 709.461 cover?
Section 709.461 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.
How do I cite Ohio § 709.461?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 709.461" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 709.461 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Ohio.