A public official of a public office, other than a state agency, who knowingly refuses to keep the accounts of his office as prescribed by this chapter or rules adopted by the auditor of state pursuant thereto, or to make the reports required by the auditor of state, may be removed from office on hearing before the court of common pleas in the county in which the office is located. Action for removal may be brought by the attorney general at the request of the auditor of state.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 117.40

  • Public office: means any state agency, public institution, political subdivision, other organized body, office, agency, institution, or entity established by the laws of this state for the exercise of any function of government. See Ohio Code 117.01
  • Public official: means any officer, employee, or duly authorized representative or agent of a public office. See Ohio Code 117.01
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • State agency: means every organized body, office, agency, institution, or other entity established by the laws of the state for the exercise of any function of state government. See Ohio Code 117.01

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