The bill amends sections 9.481, 735.01, and 737.01 of the Revised Code to establish residency requirements for the directors of public service and public safety in cities. Specifically, it allows the legislative authority of a city to adopt an ordinance requiring these directors to reside within the city no later than six months after their appointment. This change aims to ensure that key city officials are present within the community they serve, thereby enhancing their responsiveness to local needs.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that while employees of political subdivisions generally have the right to reside anywhere in the state, the new residency requirement for the directors of public service and public safety is an exception. The previous provisions that allowed for a waiver of the residency requirement for these directors have been removed, reinforcing the expectation that they will live within the city they oversee.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 735.01, 737.01
As Reported By House Committee: 9.481, 735.01, 737.01
As Passed By House: 9.481, 735.01, 737.01