Ohio Code § 705.23
Ohio Code § 705.23. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 705.23.
Within ten days after the first officers assume their duties, in any city adopting
a plan of government as provided in sections 705.41 to 705.86 inclusive, of the Revised Code , the commission in cities adopting the commission plan, the council in cities adopting
the city manager plan, and the mayor in cities adopting the federal plan, shall appoint
three persons who shall constitute the municipal civil service commission. Not more than two of such persons shall be of the same political party and they
shall serve, one for two years, one for four years, and one for six years. Upon the expiration of the terms of office of such members of the municipal civil
service commission, their successors shall be appointed to hold office for a term
of six years, by the appointing authority. Any vacancy in the municipal civil service commission shall be filled by the appointing
authority for the unexpired term. The appointing authority may, at any time, remove any of the members of such municipal
civil service commission from office for misconduct, neglect of duty, or for malfeasance
in office. Any such member shall first be given an opportunity to be publicly heard, in person
or by counsel, in his own defense. The legislative authority shall provide suitable rooms and all necessary supplies
and equipment for the proper conduct of the duties of the municipal civil service
commission.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 705.23
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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