Ohio § 747.01
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 747.01, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 747.01.
Whenever in any city the legislative authority thereof, by ordinance, declares it
essential to the interests of such city that a rapid transit commission, with the
powers and duties described in sections 747.01 to 747.13, inclusive, of the Revised Code , be appointed, the mayor of such city shall appoint a board to be known as the board
of rapid transit commissioners. Such board shall consist of five members, electors of the county within which such
city is located, and a majority of whom shall be electors of such city. The commissioners shall serve without compensation until such time as any of the contracts
necessary for the construction authorized by such sections have been awarded, after
which time the commissioners shall receive such compensation as is fixed by the legislative
authority of the city. Except as otherwise provided in section 3.061 of the Revised Code , each commissioner shall give bond in an amount to be fixed by the legislative authority
and approved as other bonds of municipal officers; the premium on such bond shall
be paid by the city. The commissioners shall be appointed for terms of one, two, three, four, and five
years respectively, and their successors shall be appointed for a term of five years,
in cities having no charter, and in cities having charters in accordance with the
provisions thereof, and in case of vacancy by death, resignation, or removal of a
member of such board, the mayor shall immediately appoint a successor to fill the
vacancy for the unexpired term. The mayor, with the approval of the legislative authority, may remove any commissioner
upon charges and specifications of malfeasance or nonfeasance in office preferred
by the mayor. A copy of such charges and specifications shall be furnished the commissioner accused,
and the accused commissioner shall be given a hearing by the mayor and have the opportunity
to confront the witness against the accused commissioner and to present a defense
in person or by counsel. If the mayor's decision upon such charges is in favor of removal, the mayor shall
certify the proceedings and the mayor's findings to the legislative authority for
approval or disapproval, and the action of the legislative authority thereon shall
be final.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 747.01
What does Ohio Revised Code § 747.01 cover?
Section 747.01 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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