Ohio § 733.68
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 733.68, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 733.68.
(A) Except as otherwise provided in division (B) of this section or in another section
of the Revised Code, each officer of a municipal corporation, or of any department
or board of a municipal corporation, whether elected or appointed as a substitute
for a regular officer, shall be an elector of the municipal corporation and, before
entering upon official duties, shall take an oath to support the constitution of the
United States and the constitution of this state and an oath that the officer will
faithfully, honestly, and impartially discharge the duties of the office to which
elected or appointed. These provisions as to official oaths shall extend to deputies, but they need not
be electors. (B) Neither this section nor any other section of the Revised Code requires, or shall
be construed to require, that a city fire chief be an elector of the city or that
a village fire chief be an elector of the village.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 733.68
What does Ohio Revised Code § 733.68 cover?
Section 733.68 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 § 733.68?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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