Section 12. Superintendent of public works

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Superintendent of public works

Summary: (Section repealed) Eliminate requirement that governor appoint public works superintendent for 1-year term

Election Date: November 5, 1974

Votes For Ratification: 1463408

Votes Against Ratification: 995748

Percent for Ratification: 60%

Percent Against Ratification: 40%

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Amendment Source: 1974 SJR 26

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Superintendent of public works

So long as this state shall have public works which require superintendence, a superintendent of public works shall be appointed by the governor for the term of one year, with the powers and duties now exercised by the board of public works until otherwise provided by law, and with such other powers as may be provided by law.

Summary: Abolish board of public works

Election Date: September 3, 1912

Votes For Ratification: 296635

Votes Against Ratification: 214829

Percent for Ratification: 58%

Percent Against Ratification: 42%

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Amendment Source: Proceedings and Debates of the Constitutional Convention of Ohio 1912 pg 2119 2145

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Superintendent of public works

So long as this state shall have public works which require superintendence, there shall be a board of public works, to consist of three members, who shall be elected by the people at the first general election after the adoption of this Constitution, one for the term of one year, one for the term of two years, and one for the term of three years; and one member of said board shall be elected annually thereafter, who shall hold his office for three years.

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