Ohio Code § 759.09
Ohio Code § 759.09. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 759.09.
The director of public service shall take possession and charge, and have the entire
management, control, and regulation of public burial grounds and cemeteries located
in or belonging to the city, subject to its ordinances. The director may direct the laying of such grounds out into lots, avenues, walks,
and paths, or other subdivisions, which lots shall be numbered and the avenues named. A plat thereof shall be made so as to exhibit a fair and distinct outline of the
grounds, and such plat shall be kept in the office of the auditor of the city for
the use of the public. The director shall direct all the improvements and embellishments of such grounds
and lots, protect and preserve them, and, subject to the approval of the legislative
authority of the city, appoint necessary superintendents, employees, and agents, and
shall determine their term of office and the amount of their compensation.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 759.09
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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