Effective: March 20, 2019
Latest Legislation: House Bill 291 - 132nd General Assembly
Upon the passage of a resolution provided by section 5593.04 of the Revised Code, the board of county commissioners of the county or the legislative authority of the city shall appoint three persons who shall constitute the bridge commission of such county or city, not more than two of whom shall belong to the same political party. The bridge commissioners shall immediately enter upon their duties and hold office until the expiration of two, four, and six years, respectively, from the date of their appointment, the term of each to be designated by the board or the legislative authority of the city. Their successors shall be appointed for the term of six years, excepting that any person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve only for the unexpired term, and any commissioner shall be eligible for reappointment. The commissioners, before entering upon their duties, shall take, subscribe, and file an oath of office as required by Section 7 of Article XV, Ohio Constitution, and sections 3.22 and 3.23 of the Revised Code. Except as otherwise provided in section 3.061 of the Revised Code, each commissioner shall execute a bond, approved by the board or legislative authority, in the penalty of five thousand dollars, conditioned according to law, which bond shall be filed and recorded as other bonds required of county or city officials.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 55 | Roads-Highways-Bridges
Chapter 5593 | Bridge Commissions
Section 5593.01 | Bridge Commissions Definitions.
Section 5593.03 | Construction and Acquisition of Bridges.
Section 5593.05 | Bridge Commission of County or City Appointed.
Section 5593.06 | Organization of Commission - Inspection of Bridges.
Section 5593.07 | Restrictions as to Members or Employees of Bridge Commissions.
Section 5593.08 | Bridge Commissions - Powers and Duties.
Section 5593.10 | Issuance of Bridge Revenue Bonds.
Section 5593.11 | Bonds Not a Debt of State.
Section 5593.12 | Trust Indenture.
Section 5593.13 | Bridge Commission to Fix and Collect Tolls - Use.
Section 5593.14 | Bond Proceeds and Revenues to Be Held in Trust.
Section 5593.16 | Bridge Revenue Refunding Bonds.
Section 5593.161 | Protection and Enforcement of Rights of Bondholder and Trustees.
Section 5593.19 | Chapter Supplementary and Additional.
Section 5593.20 | Bylaws and Rules.
Section 5593.21 | Conveying Property to Bridge Commission.
Section 5593.22 | Operation and Maintenance of Bridges by Bridge Commission Exempt From Taxation.
Section 5593.23 | Bridges Become Part of Highway System Upon Bridge Bond Payment.