(a) Liability. All public officials of the City are liable for all public money received or collected by them or by their subordinates under color of office.
(b) Unclaimed Moneys. All money received or collected by a public official under color of office and not otherwise paid out according to law shall be paid into the City treasury to the credit of a trust fund and shall be retained there until claimed by its lawful owner. If not claimed within a period of five (5) years, the money shall revert to the City's General Fund.
Statutory Reference: ORC 9.39
(c) Definitions. For the purposes of this section:
(1) "Color of office" means actually, purportedly, or allegedly done under any law, ordinance, resolution, order, or other pretension of official right, power, or authority.
(2) "Public money" has the same meaning as in ORC 117.01.
(3) "Public official" means any officer, employee, or duly authorized representative or agent of the City.
Statutory Reference: ORC 117.01
(Ord. 2021-23. Adopted 12/29/21)