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OH SB99
Bill
Status
4/7/2009
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Grendell
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AI Summary
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Creates a "blended county government plan" as an alternative form for counties with a population of 1.2 million or more based on the 2000 federal census.
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Establishes a county council consisting of 7 members: 2 elected at-large and 5 elected by districts, replacing the traditional board of county commissioners under this plan.
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Combines the elected offices of county auditor and treasurer into a single elected "fiscal officer" position.
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Converts the elected positions of county coroner, county engineer, county information officer (replacing county recorder), and county sheriff to appointed offices, with appointments made by the county executive subject to approval of at least 5 county council members.
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Requires the board of elections in qualifying counties to submit the blended county government plan to voters at a general election occurring at least 75 days after the effective date, with the plan becoming effective on the first Monday in January following the next regular state election if approved by a majority of votes.
Legislative Description
To permit an alternative form of county government in a county having a population of 1.2 million or more to have a county council with at-large members and members from districts and to have an elected fiscal officer and an appointed county engineer, county information officer, coroner, and sheriff.
Alternative form of county government-county having population over 1.2 million
Last Action
To State & Local Government & Veterans Affairs
4/7/2009