Ohio Code § 733.25

Ohio Code § 733.25. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 733.25.

When the mayor is absent from the village, or is unable for any cause to perform his

duties, the president pro tempore of the legislative authority shall be acting mayor.  In case of the death, resignation, or removal of the mayor, such president pro tempore

shall become the mayor and shall hold the office until his successor is elected and

qualified.  Such successor shall be elected to the office for the unexpired term, at the first

regular municipal election that occurs more than forty days after the vacancy has

occurred;  except that when the unexpired term ends within one year immediately following

the date of such election, an election to fill such unexpired term shall not be held

and the president of the legislative authority of the city shall hold the office for

such unexpired term.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 733.25
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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