The legislative authority of each municipal corporation, or the department or officer having jurisdiction to provide for the raising of revenue by tax levies, sales of bonds, or otherwise shall take all steps necessary to secure the funds for any purpose set forth in sections 6109.11 to 6109.20 of the Revised Code. When the funds are secured, or the bonds therefor have been sold, such funds shall be considered as in the treasury and appropriated for such particular purpose, and shall not be used for any other purpose.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 6109.17

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.