(a) As used in this section:
(1) “Political subdivision” has the same meaning as in Ohio R.C. 2743.01.
(2) “Volunteer” means a person who is not paid for service or who is employed on less than a permanent full time basis.
(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b)(2) hereof, no political subdivision shall require any of its employees, as a condition of employment, to reside in any specific area of the state.
(2) A. Subsection (b)(1) of this section does not apply to a volunteer.
B. To ensure adequate response time by certain employees of the Village, for emergencies or disasters while ensuring that those employees generally are free to reside throughout the state, Council hereby requires any individual, as a condition of employment, to reside either in Wyandot County or any adjacent county.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b)(2), employees of political subdivisions of this State have the right to reside any place they desire.
(Ord. 2006-17. Passed 11-6-06.)