Ohio § 733.48
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 733.48, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 733.48.
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, when it considers it necessary,
the legislative authority of a village may provide legal counsel for the village,
or for any department or official of the village, for a period not to exceed two years
and shall provide compensation for the legal counsel. (B) A petition may be filed with the village clerk, signed by registered electors residing
in the village equal in number to not less than ten per cent of the total vote cast
for all candidates for governor in the village at the most recent general election
at which a governor was elected, requesting that the question be placed before the
electors whether, instead of the legislative authority appointing legal counsel for
the village or for any department or official of the village, the mayor shall appoint
an attorney or law firm as the legal counsel with the advice and consent of the legislative
authority. Within two weeks after receipt of the petition, the clerk shall certify it to the
board of elections, which shall determine its sufficiency and validity. The petition shall be certified to the board not less than ninety days prior to
the election at which the question is to be voted upon. At the election, if a majority of the electors of the village approves the question,
then effective immediately when the mayor considers it necessary, the mayor shall
appoint, with the advice and consent of the legislative authority, an attorney or
law firm as legal counsel for the village, or for any department or official of the
village, for a period not to exceed two years. The appointment of legal counsel under this division shall be pursuant to a contract
approved by the mayor and a majority vote of the legislative authority. The contract shall provide for the compensation and other terms of the engagement
of the legal counsel, and the legislative authority shall provide that compensation
for the legal counsel. (C) When acting under this section, the legislative authority acts in its administrative
capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 733.48
What does Ohio Revised Code § 733.48 cover?
Section 733.48 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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