CHARTER
OF THE
CITY OF BEXLEY, OHIO
OF THE
CITY OF BEXLEY, OHIO
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1. General Powers; Annexation and Detachment of Territory.
Section 2. Additional Powers.
ARTICLE II - NON-DISCRIMINATION AND DIVERSITY
Section 3. Recognition and Intent (Nov. 2, 2021)
Section 4. Non-Discrimination and Citizen Participation (Nov. 2, 2021)
Section 5. Diversity in Hiring and Contracting (Nov. 2, 2021)
Section 6. Interpretation of Ordinances (Nov. 2, 2021)
Section 7. Citizen Review Board (Nov. 2, 2021)
ARTICLE III - EXECUTIVE
Section 8. Executive and Administrative Powers. (Nov. 6, 2001)
Section 9. Term and Qualifications of Mayor. (Nov. 8, 2011)
Section 10. Office and Salary of Mayor. (Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 11. General Powers and Duties of Mayor. (Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 12. Appointment of Safety and Service Directors. (Nov. 2, 1965; Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 13. Appointment of Other Officers. (Nov. 6, 2001; Nov. 2, 2021)
Section 14. Removal Power of Mayor. (Nov. 6, 1990; Nov. 2, 2021)
Section 15. Investigation by Mayor. (Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 16. Acting Mayor; Succession to the Office of Mayor. (Nov. 8, 2011)
Section 17. Right of Mayor and Officials in Council. (Nov. 6, 1990)
ARTICLE IV - JUDICIAL
Section 18. Mayor's Court.
Section 19. Summoning and Impaneling of Juries. (Repealed Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 20. Compensation of Jurors. (Repealed Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 21. Attendance of Police Chief in Mayor's Court. (Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 22. Fees of Officers. (Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 23. Disposition of Fines and Other Moneys. (Nov. 6, 1990)
ARTICLE V - LEGISLATIVE
Section 24. Council; Composition and Terms. (Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 25. Qualifications of Members; Vacancies. (Nov. 8, 2011)
Section 26. Meetings; President of Council. (Nov. 6, 1990; Nov. 2, 2021)
Section 27. Quorum; Rules; Journal; Public Meetings. (Nov. 8, 2011)
Section 28. Officers and Employees; Clerk.
Section 29. General Powers.
Section 30. Enactment of Ordinances and Resolutions. (Nov. 6, 2007)
Section 31. Fiscal Matters; Operating Budget. (Nov. 6, 2001)
Section 32. Limitations on Appropriations. (Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 33. Limitations on Expenditures.
Section 34. Transfers from a Designated Fund to General Fund. (Nov. 8, 1955; Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 35. Transfers of Unexpended Balances. (Repealed Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 36. Bonds of Officers and Employees.
Section 37. Compensation of Officers and Employees. (Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 38. Compensation of Council Members; Vacation of Office; Temporary Member. (Nov. 8, 2011)
ARTICLE VI - AUDITOR
Section 39. Election, Qualifications and General Duties.(Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 40. Other Duties; Bond. (Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 41. Deposits. (May 5, 1970; Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 42. Successor to Auditor. (Nov. 6, 1990)
ARTICLE VII - ELECTED OFFICIALS: FORFEITURE, REMOVAL, SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE
Section 43. Forfeiture of Office. (Nov. 8, 2011)
Section 44. Removal from Office. (Nov. 8, 2011)
Section 45. Suspension from Office. (Nov. 8, 2011)
ARTICLE VIII - CITY ATTORNEY
Section 46. Qualifications; Term; Compensation; Duties Generally. (Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 47. Other Duties. (Nov. 6, 1990)
ARTICLE IX - CITY ENGINEER
Section 48. Appointment; Contract.
ARTICLE X - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Section 49. Composition; Compensation. (Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 50. Powers and Duties of Chief. (Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 51. Term; Removal of Chief. (Nov. 6, 2007)
ARTICLE XI - BOARD OF CONTROL
Section 52. Composition; Powers and Duties. (Nov. 6, 2001)
ARTICLE XII - BOARD OF HEALTH
Section 53. Composition; Terms, Vacancies; Powers and Duties. (Nov. 6, 2001; Nov. 2, 2021)
ARTICLE XIII - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Section 54. Composition; Terms; Compensation; Officers. (Nov. 6, 2001)
Section 55. Nonclassified Personnel. (Nov. 6, 2001)
Section 56. Classified Personnel. (Nov. 6, 2001)
Section 57. Continuation of Positions. (Nov. 6, 2001)
Section 58. Rules. (Nov. 6, 2001)
Section 59. State Law. (Nov. 6, 2001)
ARTICLE XIV - CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Section 60. Creation; Composition; Terms. (Nov. 6, 2007; Nov. 2, 2021)
Section 61. Powers and Duties. (Nov. 6, 2007)
ARTICLE XV - BONDS AND EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS
Section 62. Signatures and Seal; Issuance and Sale. (Nov. 6, 1990)
ARTICLE XVI - CONTRACTS
Section 63. Contracting Procedures. (Nov. 6, 2001)
Section 64. Conflicts of Interest. (Nov. 6, 1990)
ARTICLE XVII - INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM
Section 65. Scope of Power.
ARTICLE XVIII - FRANCHISES
Section 66. Public Utilities. (Nov. 6, 1990)
ARTICLE XIX - NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Section 67. Electors. (Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 68. Time for Holding Elections. (Nov. 2, 2021)
Section 69. Nominations. (May 5, 1970)
Section 70. Acceptance. (Repealed Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 71. Ballots.
Section 72. Requirements for Election.
Section 73. Majority Vote Required; Exceptions; Form of Ballot.
Section 74. Conduct of Elections.
ARTICLE XX - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 75. Continuance of Present Officials. (Repealed Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 76. Changes in State Law.
Section 77. Oath of Office. (Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 78. Continuance of Contracts and Ordinances. (Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 79. Application of State Law.
Section 80. Saving Clause.
Section 81. Amendments. (Nov. 6, 1990; Nov. 2, 2021)
Section 82. Effective Date.
Section 83. Charter Review. (Nov. 6, 1990)
Section 84. Drive-Through Food Service Facility. (Nov. 8, 2011)
Section 85. Effective Date of 2011 Amendments to Charter.