Ohio § 735.16
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 735.16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 735.16.
When a city has in contemplation the construction or rebuilding of a public hall,
municipal water-works system, municipal electric lighting system, or the rebuilding
in whole or in part and combining of a municipal water-works system and a municipal
electric lighting system, the mayor of such city may appoint a commission consisting
of the mayor, the director of public service, and three electors of the city, subject
to the approval of the board of control of such city. Such commissioners may, in the name of the city, contract for and supervise the
building, or rebuilding and furnishing of such city hall, or the building, rebuilding,
furnishing, and equipping of such municipal water-works system or municipal electric
lighting system, or the rebuilding in whole or in part and combining of such municipal
water-works system with a municipal electric lighting system, and subject to like
approval, may acquire the necessary lands for such purpose, either by purchase or
appropriation, in the name of the city. The commission shall adopt plans and specifications for erecting, building, and
furnishing such public hall, or for the building, furnishing, and equipping of such
municipal water-works system, municipal electric lighting system, or rebuilding the
same, or for the rebuilding in whole or in part and combining of a municipal water-works
system, with a municipal electric lighting system. Such commission may appoint a secretary and other necessary employees, and, subject
to the approval of the legislative authority of the city, fix their compensation. The commission shall serve without compensation. The expenses of the commission shall be paid in the same manner as the cost of such
public hall or public utilities. Except as provided in this section, the making of and terms of all contracts for
the construction, furnishing, and equipping of such public hall, municipal water-works
system, municipal electric lighting system, or the rebuilding in whole or in part
and combining of any municipal water-works system with a municipal electric lighting
system, shall be governed by the laws relating to public buildings in cities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 735.16
What does Ohio Revised Code § 735.16 cover?
Section 735.16 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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