Who governs a township in Ohio?

Board of Township Trustees | Mayor | County Commission | City Council

Which township official handles fiscal matters?

Fiscal Officer | Sheriff | Auditor | Treasurer

What services do townships commonly provide?

Road maintenance, zoning support, and limited services | police | schools | courts

How are township trustees selected?

Elected by township voters | Appointed by county | Appointed by state | Hired by mayor

Which legal authority limits township powers?

State law and Dillons Rule unless chartered | federal law | municipal law | county law

Quiz Answers

Board of Township Trustees. Townships are governed by an elected board of trustees.

Fiscal Officer. The township fiscal officer manages financial records and accounts.

Road maintenance, zoning support, and limited services. Townships provide local services like road upkeep and zoning.

Elected by township voters. Trustees are elected officials serving the township.

State law and Dillons Rule. Townships have powers granted by state law unless a charter provides home rule.

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