Ohio Code § 731.13
Ohio Code § 731.13. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 731.13.
The legislative authority of a village shall fix the compensation and bonds of all
officers, clerks, and employees of the village except as otherwise provided by law. The legislative authority shall, in the case of elective officers, fix their compensation
for the ensuing term of office at a meeting held not later than five days prior to
the last day fixed by law for filing as a candidate for such office. All bonds shall be made with sureties subject to the approval of the mayor. The compensation so fixed shall not be increased or diminished during the term for
which any officer is elected or appointed. This section does not prohibit the payment of any increased costs of continuing
to provide the identical benefits provided to an officer at the commencement of his
term of office.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 731.13
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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