Ohio Code § 302.202

Ohio Code § 302.202. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 302.202.

If established under this chapter, the department of personnel shall make and promulgate

personnel rules that, when adopted by the board of county commissioners after public

hearing, shall be the sole basis for determining the provisions and procedures of

the county personnel system. Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 124. of the Revised Code, personnel rules

adopted by the board of county commissioners pursuant to this section, may provide

for, but need not be limited to, the following: (A) Classification of all county positions, which classification shall be based on the

duties, authority, and responsibility of each position; (B) A pay plan for all county positions, which pay plan may include fringe benefits as

may be determined by the board of county commissioners, in addition to salary; (C) Certification of payrolls as to compliance with the pay plan and the personnel rules; (D) The method of holding competitive tests for determining the merit and fitness of

candidates for appointment and promotion; (E) The establishment, maintenance, and certification of eligible lists for filling vacancies; (F) The order and manner in which lay-offs may be effected; (G) The procedure for suspension and removal of employees, which procedure shall include

provisions for appeals from orders of suspension or removal or other disciplinary

action; (H) The hours of work, the attendance regulations, and the provisions for sick and vacation

leave; (I) Other practices and procedures necessary to the administration of the county personnel

system.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 302.202
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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