Effective: January 11, 1983
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 378 - 114th General Assembly
The governor may remove any public utilities commissioner for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or a failure to abide by sections 4901.04 or 4903.081 of the Revised Code, malfeasance in office, giving to such commissioner a copy of the charges against him and an opportunity to be publicly heard, in person or by counsel, in his own defense, upon not less than ten days' notice. If such commissioner is removed, the governor shall file a complete statement of all charges made against such commissioner, his findings on such charges, and a complete record of the proceedings with the secretary of state. The governor's decision is final.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 4901 | Public Utilities Commission - Organization
Section 4901.01 | Definitions.
Section 4901.02 | Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
Section 4901.021 | Public Utilities Commission Nominating Council.
Section 4901.03 | Official Seal.
Section 4901.04 | Persons Eligible to Become Commissioner.
Section 4901.05 | Qualifications.
Section 4901.06 | Oath - Bond.
Section 4901.07 | Removal of Public Utilities Commissioner.
Section 4901.09 | Payment of Expenses.
Section 4901.10 | Location of Office - Sessions.
Section 4901.11 | Equipment and Supplies.
Section 4901.12 | All Proceedings Public Records.
Section 4901.13 | Publication of Rules Governing Proceedings.
Section 4901.14 | Qualifications for Practice in Determination of Transportation Matters.
Section 4901.15 | Information Furnished by Commission.
Section 4901.16 | Penalty for Divulging Information.
Section 4901.17 | Legal Adviser and Attorney.
Section 4901.19 | Employees of Commission - Duties of Secretary or Other Officer.
Section 4901.21 | Employment of Ohio State University Engineers and Experts.
Section 4901.22 | Power of Commissioners to Administer Oaths.
Section 4901.23 | Right of Commissioners and Employees to Pass on Vehicles of Common Carrier.