Section 10. Civil service

Civil service

Appointments and promotions in the civil service of the state, the several counties, and cities, shall be made according to merit and fitness, to be ascertained, as is practicable, by competitive examinations. Laws shall be passed providing for the enforcement of this provision.

Summary: Adopt civil service; competitive examinations; merit promotion

Election Date: September 3, 1912

Votes For Ratification: 306767

Votes Against Ratification: 204580

Percent for Ratification: 60%

Percent Against Ratification: 40%

Notes:

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

Effective Date Source: