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    The document proposes allowing voters in Lucas County, Ohio to place a county charter on the November 2012 ballot. A county charter allows residents to define their rights and responsibilities for self-government. The proposed charter structure includes a directly elected county executive and a 9-member county council with 6 district seats and 3 at-large seats for more representation. It would appoint administrative offices like the fiscal officer and engineer and have them confirmed by the county council and executive.

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    The document proposes allowing voters in Lucas County, Ohio to place a county charter on the November 2012 ballot. A county charter allows residents to define their rights and responsibilities for self-government. The proposed charter structure includes a directly elected county executive and a 9-member county council with 6 district seats and 3 at-large seats for more representation. It would appoint administrative offices like the fiscal officer and engineer and have them confirmed by the county council and executive.

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    Lucas County Charter

    Allow the voters of Lucas County to place a county charter on the November 2012 ballot.
    A county charter is document of law granted by the state that allows the people of a county to define their rights, liabilities, and responsibilities of self-government.

    The Benefit
    A modernized County structure which encourages innovation in government, allows the people of Lucas County to control their own destiny, and creates a better environment for economic growth.

    The Charter Structure


    County Executive - Directly Elected - More decisive and accountable to the people County Council - 9 Directly Elected Members - 6 Districts - 3 At-Large - More representation for entire community Administrative Offices County Fiscal Officer: Appointed by County Executive and confirmed by County Council County Engineer: Appointed by County Executive and confirmed by County Council Medical Examiner: Appointed by County Executive and Confirmed by County Council Sheriff: Appointed by County Executive and Confirmed by County Council Clerk of Courts: Appointed by and report to the Court of Common Pleas, General Division County Prosecutor: Remains elected Audit Committee & Department of Internal Audit: Created by council to audit finances, compliance, and performance

    The Committee for Better Government & More Jobs 420 Madison Avenue Ste 560 Better Government | Better Future | Better Jobs Toledo, Ohio Dustin Shively, Treasurer

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