Ohio Code § 735.051
Ohio Code § 735.051. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 735.051.
In the case of a real and present emergency arising in connection with the operation
and maintenance of the department of public service, including all municipally owned
utilities, the department of public safety, or any other department, division, commission,
bureau, or board of the municipality, the legislative authority of the municipality
may by a two-thirds vote of all the members elected thereto, authorize the director
of public service, director of public safety, city manager, board of public affairs,
or other duly authorized contracting officer, commission, board, or authority, to
enter into a contract for work to be done or for the purchase of supplies or materials
without formal bidding and advertising.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 735.051
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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