The bill amends sections 309.09 and 733.48 of the Revised Code to allow villages to contract with the county prosecutor for legal services. Specifically, it introduces new provisions that enable the prosecuting attorney to serve as the legal adviser to a village under a contract, with the approval of the board of county commissioners. This provision allows villages, particularly those located in multiple counties, to engage the prosecuting attorney of the county where the majority of the village's territory is situated. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any contract for legal services may include a fee for the prosecuting attorney's services.

Furthermore, the bill modifies section 733.48 to allow the legislative authority or mayor of a village to provide legal counsel by contracting with the county prosecutor, thereby streamlining the process for obtaining legal representation. The existing sections 309.09 and 733.48 are repealed, indicating a significant update to the legal framework governing the provision of legal services to villages in Ohio.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 309.09, 733.48