Effective: July 2, 2010
Latest Legislation: House Bill 48 - 128th General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, when it considers it necessary, the legislative authority of a village may provide legal counsel for the village, or for any department or official of the village, for a period not to exceed two years and shall provide compensation for the legal counsel.
(B) A petition may be filed with the village clerk, signed by registered electors residing in the village equal in number to not less than ten per cent of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor in the village at the most recent general election at which a governor was elected, requesting that the question be placed before the electors whether, instead of the legislative authority appointing legal counsel for the village or for any department or official of the village, the mayor shall appoint an attorney or law firm as the legal counsel with the advice and consent of the legislative authority. Within two weeks after receipt of the petition, the clerk shall certify it to the board of elections, which shall determine its sufficiency and validity. The petition shall be certified to the board not less than ninety days prior to the election at which the question is to be voted upon.
At the election, if a majority of the electors of the village approves the question, then effective immediately when the mayor considers it necessary, the mayor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the legislative authority, an attorney or law firm as legal counsel for the village, or for any department or official of the village, for a period not to exceed two years. The appointment of legal counsel under this division shall be pursuant to a contract approved by the mayor and a majority vote of the legislative authority. The contract shall provide for the compensation and other terms of the engagement of the legal counsel, and the legislative authority shall provide that compensation for the legal counsel.
(C) When acting under this section, the legislative authority acts in its administrative capacity.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 7 | Municipal Corporations
Section 733.01 | Executive Power in Cities.
Section 733.02 | Mayor of City - Election - Term.
Section 733.03 | General Powers of Mayor in Cities - Merger of Certain Departments.
Section 733.04 | Appointment of Municipal Officers in Cities.
Section 733.05 | Consultation and Advice to Directors of Departments in Cities.
Section 733.07 | Acting Mayor in Cities.
Section 733.08 | Vacancy in Office of Mayor of City.
Section 733.09 | President of Legislative Authority of City.
Section 733.10 | City Auditor.
Section 733.11 | Books and Accounts - Merger of Offices in Certain Cities.
Section 733.12 | Auditing Accounts.
Section 733.13 | Overdrawing Appropriation - Proof of Claims.
Section 733.14 | Detailed Statements - Receipts.
Section 733.15 | Certificate as to Election of Certain Officers.
Section 733.16 | Clerk of Court Shall Record Certificates.
Section 733.17 | Forfeiture for Neglect to Make Report.
Section 733.18 | Duty of City Auditor as to Receiving Bids.
Section 733.19 | Deputy Auditor in Cities.
Section 733.20 | Seal of City Auditor.
Section 733.21 | Board of Control.
Section 733.22 | Approval of Contracts.
Section 733.23 | Executive Power in Villages.
Section 733.24 | Mayor of Village - Election - Term - Qualifications - Powers - Duties.
Section 733.25 | Vacancy in Office of Mayor of Village.
Section 733.26 | Election, Term, and Qualifications of Village Clerk.
Section 733.261 | Village Clerk-Treasurer.
Section 733.262 | Village Fiscal Officer.
Section 733.27 | Powers and Duties of Village Clerk - Training Programs.
Section 733.28 | Books and Accounts - Merger of Offices.
Section 733.29 | Seal of Village Clerk.
Section 733.30 | General Duties of the Mayor of a Municipal Corporation.
Section 733.31 | Filling Vacancies in Appointive or Elective Offices.
Section 733.32 | Communications to Legislative Authority of Finances and General Conditions.
Section 733.33 | Protest Against Excess of Expenditures.
Section 733.34 | Supervision of Conduct of Officers.
Section 733.35 | Mayor Shall File Charges Against Delinquent Officers.
Section 733.36 | Hearing of Charges - Action of Legislative Authority.
Section 733.37 | Suspension of Accused Pending Hearing.
Section 733.38 | Power of Legislative Authority as to Process.
Section 733.39 | Oaths - Compulsory Testimony - Costs.
Section 733.40 | Disposition of Fines and Other Moneys.
Section 733.41 | Annual Report to Legislative Authority.
Section 733.43 | Accounts of Treasurer.
Section 733.44 | Powers and Duties of Treasurer.
Section 733.45 | Quarterly Accounting - Annual Report.
Section 733.46 | Receipt and Disbursement of Funds.
Section 733.47 | Duty of Delivering Money and Property.
Section 733.48 | Legal Counsel for Villages - Petition to Appoint Legal Counsel.
Section 733.49 | City Director of Law - Term of Office.
Section 733.50 | Qualifications of City Director of Law.
Section 733.51 | Powers and Duties of City Director of Law.
Section 733.52 | Prosecuting Attorney of Mayor's Court.
Section 733.53 | Duties as to Suits.
Section 733.54 | City Director of Law Shall Give Opinions.
Section 733.55 | Payment of Moneys.
Section 733.56 | Application for Injunction.
Section 733.57 | Specific Performance.
Section 733.58 | Writ of Mandamus.
Section 733.581 | Taxpayer Named as Party Defendant.
Section 733.59 | Taxpayer's Suit.
Section 733.60 | Limitation of Action.
Section 733.61 | Duty of Court.
Section 733.62 | Annual Report.
Section 733.621 | Appointment of Assistants or Employees.
Section 733.63 | Sealer of Weights and Measures.
Section 733.64 | Qualification and Compensation of Sealer.
Section 733.65 | Oath and Bond of Sealer - Appointment of Inspectors.
Section 733.66 | Comparison With State Standards.
Section 733.671 | Seeking Injunction Against Violation of Weights and Measures Laws.
Section 733.68 | Qualifications of Municipal Officers - Oaths.
Section 733.69 | Bond of Municipal Officers.
Section 733.70 | Approval of Bonds.
Section 733.71 | Certain Facts Shall Not Invalidate Bond.
Section 733.72 | Charges Against Municipal Officers Filed With Probate Judge - Proceedings.
Section 733.73 | Appearance of Counsel - Jury.
Section 733.74 | Challenge of Jurors.
Section 733.75 | Proceedings on the Trial.
Section 733.76 | Removal of Officer if Found Guilty.
Section 733.77 | Payment of Costs.
Section 733.78 | Violations by Fiscal Officers.
Section 733.79 | Municipal Officers May Attend Conference or Convention - Expenses.
Section 733.80 | Duties of Fire Engineer, Engineer, Superintendent of Markets - Compensation.
Section 733.81 | Education Programs for Fiscal Officers.
Section 733.82 | Liability for Loss of Public Funds.
Section 733.85 | Municipal Income Tax Administration in Noncharter Municipalities.