Bill > HB76

This bill allows townships with a population of 20,000 or more to increase their board of township trustees from three to five members through a specific electoral process. Electors can petition to place a ballot question before voters in an even-numbered year general election, requiring signatures from at least 10% of voters based on the most recent gubernatorial election. If approved, two additional trustees will be elected, with slight modifications to voting procedures: actions previously requiring a two-thirds vote will now require a three-fifths vote, and tasks previously needing two trustees will now require three. The bill also provides a mechanism for townships to later reduce their board back to three members through a similar petition and voting process. Additionally, if a township's population falls below 20,000 in a future census, the board will automatically revert to three trustees, with the two additional trustees serving out their current terms. The legislation includes provisions for filling trustee vacancies and ensures that in multi-member governing bodies, only three trustees will have voting rights. The changes aim to provide more flexible local governance for larger townships while maintaining clear electoral and operational guidelines.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb76