Ohio § 731.17

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 731.17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 731.17.

(A) The following procedures shall apply to the passage of ordinances and resolutions

of a municipal corporation: (1) Each ordinance and resolution shall be read by title only, provided the legislative

authority may require any reading to be in full by a majority vote of its members. (2) Each ordinance or resolution shall be read on three different days, provided the

legislative authority may dispense with this rule by a vote of at least three-fourths

of its members. (3) The vote on the passage of each ordinance or resolution shall be taken by yeas and

nays and entered upon the journal. (4) Each ordinance or resolution shall be passed, except as otherwise provided by law,

by a vote of at least a majority of all the members of the legislative authority. (B) Action by the legislative authority, not required by law to be by ordinance or resolution,

may be taken by motion approved by at least a majority vote of the members present

at the meeting when the action is taken.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 731.17

What does Ohio Revised Code § 731.17 cover?

Section 731.17 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 § 731.17?

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