Frequently Asked Questions

Board and Commission members must be qualified electors of the City and not be an appointed official, an elected official or an employee of the City. They may serve multiple terms and are appointed by the Mayor with the confirmation of Council. A letter expressing the desire to serve on a board or commission may be forwarded to the office of the Mayor where they will be kept on file until an opening occurs. Only the Civil Service Commission receives remuneration; all other board positions are voluntary and members serve without pay.

Should you wish to become a candidate for an elected position in local government, call the city’s Clerk of Council and/or the Summit County Board of Elections for specific details on offices available and requirements to become a candidate. In addition, there are periodic opportunities for residents to volunteer for other special committees, i.e. Moral Claims Committee, Income Tax Board of Revision, Richardson Trust Fund, Charter Review Committee, etc. Residents wishing to serve on such committees should call the Mayor’s office with their name, address, phone number and desire to serve.

The Mayor’s office is in charge of all messages displayed on the bulletin board. If you have a message you would like put on the board and it meets the following criteria, call or e-mail the Mayor’s office asking that it be added to the schedule. City regulations for the bulletin board include (but are not limited to) the following: - Governmental meetings/announcements receive first priority - No political messages permitted (candidates or issues) - Personal messages limited to resident birthdays of 90 years or over and wedding anniversaries of 60 years or more - No religious holiday language or announcements of church-related functions

Yes. Ohio law provides the authority for Mayors to perform marriages in the county in which their city is located. Individuals wishing the Mayor to officiate at their wedding should contact the Mayor’s office for specific arrangements. The potential bride and/or groom will be responsible for acquiring a wedding license from the Summit County Probate Court prior to any ceremony.