Effective: May 1, 2006
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 82 - 126th General Assembly
(A) As used in this section:
(1) "Political subdivision" has the same meaning as in section 2743.01 of the Revised Code.
(2) "Volunteer" means a person who is not paid for service or who is employed on less than a permanent full-time basis.
(B)(1) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(2) of this section, no political subdivision shall require any of its employees, as a condition of employment, to reside in any specific area of the state.
(2)(a) Division (B)(1) of this section does not apply to a volunteer.
(b) To ensure adequate response times by certain employees of political subdivisions to emergencies or disasters while ensuring that those employees generally are free to reside throughout the state, the electors of any political subdivision may file an initiative petition to submit a local law to the electorate, or the legislative authority of the political subdivision may adopt an ordinance or resolution, that requires any individual employed by that political subdivision, as a condition of employment, to reside either in the county where the political subdivision is located or in any adjacent county in this state. For the purposes of this section, an initiative petition shall be filed and considered as provided in sections 731.28 and 731.31 of the Revised Code, except that the fiscal officer of the political subdivision shall take the actions prescribed for the auditor or clerk if the political subdivision has no auditor or clerk, and except that references to a municipal corporation shall be considered to be references to the applicable political subdivision.
(C) Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(2) of this section, employees of political subdivisions of this state have the right to reside any place they desire.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Section 9.01 | Official Records - Preserving and Maintaining.
Section 9.02 | Inspection and Review of Financial Institution Records.
Section 9.03 | Newsletters of Political Subdivisions.
Section 9.04 | State Funds for Nontherapeutic Abortion Benefits.
Section 9.041 | Childbirth Preferred Over Abortion.
Section 9.06 | Private Operation and Management of Initial Intensive Program Prison.
Section 9.07 | Correctional Facility to House Out-of-State Prisoners.
Section 9.08 | Improper Internet Access - Private Correctional Facilities.
Section 9.10 | Facsimile Signature Defined.
Section 9.11 | Public Officials Using Facsimile Signature.
Section 9.12 | Validity of Instrument With Facsimile Signature.
Section 9.13 | Highway Project Not Located Within Subdivision Boundaries.
Section 9.14 | Loss of Funds Occasioned by Use of Duly Adopted Facsimile Signature.
Section 9.15 | Burial or Cremation of Body at Expense of Township or Municipal Corporation.
Section 9.16 | Governmental Use of Distributed Ledger Technology.
Section 9.21 | Policies Regarding Political Subdivisions That Hold Credit Card Accounts.
Section 9.22 | Use of Debit Card Accounts.
Section 9.23 | Disbursements by Government Entities Definitions.
Section 9.231 | Disbursements Over $25,000 - Contract Required - Exceptions.
Section 9.232 | Contract for Disbursements.
Section 9.233 | Recipient of Disbursements Entitled Only to Contract Payment Earned.
Section 9.234 | Records and Reports by Recipient - Financial Review - Financial Audit.
Section 9.235 | Records Open to Government Inspection.
Section 9.236 | Recipient to Repay Excess Payment - Civil Action to Recover.
Section 9.237 | Rules Governing Terms of Disbursement Contracts.
Section 9.238 | Form for Financial Reviews and Rules for Audit Reports.
Section 9.239 | Allocation of Federal Energy Efficient Building Deduction.
Section 9.24 | Findings for Recovery.
Section 9.241 | Civil Action for Recovery of Money.
Section 9.242 | Debarred Vendors; Participation in State Contracts.
Section 9.25 | Purchase of Surplus Commodities From Federal Government.
Section 9.26 | Gifts or Grants of Federal Property.
Section 9.27 | State Contracts - Invalid Terms and Conditions.
Section 9.28 | Competitive Solicitation as Public Record.
Section 9.29 | Multi-Year Asset Management Professional Service Contracts.
Section 9.30 | Public Utility Service Without Bidding and Notice.
Section 9.31 | Erroneous Bids.
Section 9.311 | Bonds Accompanying Bid to Be Executed by Approved Surety.
Section 9.312 | Factors to Determine Whether Bid Is Responsive and Bidder Is Responsible.
Section 9.313 | Reduction of Performance Bond After Substantial Performance.
Section 9.314 | Purchasing Services or Supplies by Reverse Auction.
Section 9.316 | Injunctive Relief.
Section 9.317 | Purchase of Supplies or Services by Reverse Auction.
Section 9.32 | Notification of Surety and Agent of Construction Contract Award.
Section 9.33 | Construction Management Services Definitions.
Section 9.331 | Notice of Accepting Bids for Construction Manager or Construction Manager at Risk.
Section 9.332 | Selection of and Contract With Construction Manager.
Section 9.333 | Financial Assurance to Be Provided by Construction Manager.
Section 9.334 | Evaluation of Most Qualified Proposals; Pricing Proposals; Contract Negotiations.
Section 9.335 | Construction of Statutes With Other Code Provisions.
Section 9.34 | Fiscal Year and Period of State and Political Subdivisions.
Section 9.35 | Contracts for Ministerial Duties by Public Officials.
Section 9.36 | Contract for Services of Fiscal and Management Consultants.
Section 9.361 | Payroll Deduction Benefit Program.
Section 9.37 | Direct Deposits.
Section 9.38 | Deposit of Public Moneys.
Section 9.39 | Liability for Public Money Received or Collected - Unclaimed Money.
Section 9.40 | Payroll Deduction for United States Savings Bonds.
Section 9.41 | Payroll Accounts.
Section 9.42 | Municipal Income Tax Deductions.
Section 9.43 | Savings in Share Accounts in Chartered Credit Unions Deductions.
Section 9.44 | Prior Public Service Counted in Computing Vacation Leave.
Section 9.441 | Continuing Rights or Benefits for Prior Service.
Section 9.45 | Nonprofit Debt Pooling Company Deductions.
Section 9.46 | u.s. Olympic Participation Leave.
Section 9.47 | Certificate of Compliance With Affirmative Action Programs.
Section 9.48 | Joint Purchasing Programs.
Section 9.481 | Residency Requirements Prohibited for Certain Employees.
Section 9.482 | Contracting for Services Between Political Subdivisions.
Section 9.483 | Sale and Leaseback Agreements.
Section 9.49 | Transparency in Contracts Between State and Private Attorneys.
Section 9.492 | Contingency Fee Contract With Private Attorney.
Section 9.493 | Contract With Private Attorney Outside Ohio.
Section 9.494 | Publication of Contract.
Section 9.495 | Annual Report.
Section 9.496 | Applicability.
Section 9.498 | Legislative Intent.
Section 9.50 | Display of the Pow/mia Flag During Normal Business Hours at Public Buildings.
Section 9.54 | Accessibility Signs.
Section 9.55 | Installation of Teletypewriters for Deaf or Hearing-Impaired at State Agencies.
Section 9.56 | Plans and Drawings for Public Buildings Filed With County Recorder.
Section 9.57 | Closure of Places of Worship.
Section 9.58 | Court Settlements That Conflict With the Revised Code.
Section 9.61 | Residency Not Required for Fire Chief.
Section 9.62 | Purchase of Police Dog or Horse.
Section 9.63 | Compliance With Lawful Requests Under Patriot Act.
Section 9.65 | Annuity Program for Volunteer Fire Fighters.
Section 9.661 | Liens to Secure Performance on Development Loans and Property Tax Incentives.
Section 9.67 | Restrictions on Owner of Professional Sports Team That Uses a Tax-Supported Facility.
Section 9.68 | Regulation of Arms Prohibited - Challenging Political Subdivisions.
Section 9.69 | Duties and Status of Law Enforcement Officer.
Section 9.70 | Permission for Street on Lands of Public Institution.
Section 9.73 | Public Employer Inquiries Regarding Criminal Background.
Section 9.74 | Victims of Dissemination of Image.
Section 9.75 | Requirement for Employment of Local Laborers Prohibited.
Section 9.76 | Boycott Provisions in Certain Contracts.
Section 9.78 | Determination of Effect of Criminal Conviction by Licensing Authority.
Section 9.79 | Limitations on Initial License Refusal.
Section 9.80 | Contribution to Charity Deductions.
Section 9.81 | Payroll Deduction Plans.
Section 9.82 | Risk Management and Insurance Programs Definitions.
Section 9.821 | Office of Risk Management.
Section 9.822 | Insurance and Bonds.
Section 9.823 | Risk Management Reserve Fund.
Section 9.83 | Liability Insurance for Public Employees.
Section 9.833 | Self-Insurance Program for Health Care Benefits.
Section 9.835 | Energy Price Risk Management Contract.
Section 9.84 | Witness Has Right of Counsel - Participation in Hearing Limited.
Section 9.85 | Immunity of Public Officers and Employees Definitions.
Section 9.86 | Immunity of Public Officers and Employees.
Section 9.87 | Indemnification of Public Officers and Employees.
Section 9.871 | Indemnification of Correctional Employee.
Section 9.88 | Immunity of Federal Law Enforcement Officers.
Section 9.90 | Purchase or Procurement of Insurance for Educational Employees.
Section 9.91 | Placement or Purchase of Tax-Sheltered Annuity for Educational Employees.
Section 9.911 | Annuity Contracts and Custodial Accounts.
Section 9.92 | Citizens' Reward Program.
Section 9.94 | Fractionalized Interests in Any One or More Public Obligations.
Section 9.95 | Maximum or Maximum Average Annual Interest Rate on Public Securities.
Section 9.96 | Issue Public Securities.
Section 9.97 | Exemption of Bond Interest From Income Tax.
Section 9.98 | Bond Financing Definitions.
Section 9.981 | Applicability.