Ohio Secretary of State
| Ohio Secretary of State | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| 2013 FY Budget: | $21,334,826 |
| Term limits: | Two consecutive terms |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | 4 years |
| Authority: | Ohio Constitution, Article III, Section 1 |
| Selection Method: | Elected |
| Current Officeholder | |
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| Name: | Jon Husted |
| Officeholder Party: | Republican |
| Assumed office: | 2010 |
| Compensation: | $109,554 |
| Elections | |
| Next election: | November 4, 2014 |
| Last election: | November 2, 2010 |
| Other Ohio Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Auditor • Superintendent of Education • Agriculture Commissioner • Insurance Commissioner • Natural Resources Commissioner • Labor Commissioner • Public Service Commission | |
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Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Jon Husted (R). He was elected on November 2, 2010.[2]
Authority
The state Constitution establishes the office of the secretary of state in Article III, Section 1:
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The executive department shall consist of a governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor of state, treasurer of state, and an attorney general, who shall be elected on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, by the electors of the state, and at the places of voting for members of the General Assembly. |
Qualifications
The state Constitution outlines the qualification to hold the office of secretary of state in Article VX, Section 4:
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No person shall be elected or appointed to any office in this state unless possessed of the qualifications of an elector. |
- resident of Ohio
- a qualified elector
- at least 18 years old
Elections
According to Article III, Section 1 of the state Constitution, the secretary of state in Ohio is elected every four years, in mid-term election years. For the secretary of state in Ohio, 2010, 2014, and 2018 are election years.
Term limits
The secretary of state is limited to two successive terms of four years. An individual may seek another term in office after a period of four or more years has elapsed.
Vacancies
Article III, Section 18 of the state Constitution addresses vacancies in state offices. In the event of a vacancy, the governor appoints a successor to serve until the next general election in an even numbered year that occurs more than forty days after the seat becomes vacant.
Duties
The duties of the secretary of state in Ohio center on the office's three divisions: elections, business services, and records management.
- serves as the state's chief election officer
- certifies, publishes, and maintains a record of all official election results
- appoints members to the board of elections
- registers and keeps a current record of all corporations, partnerships, and limited liability partnerships
- issues licenses for and maintains a registry of all notaries public
- issues licenses for and maintains a registry of all ministers
- maintains an official record of all government actions
- helps provide public access to Ohio state government records
Divisions
- The Business Filings Division records and files articles of incorporation for all Ohio businesses, approves mergers and consolidations, registers trademarks, trade names, and service marks.
- The Elections Division oversees the entire elections process . The office enforces election laws, reviews petitions, and maintains campaign finance records.
- The Records Division certifies all official state documents, maintains historical records, and issues licenses to ministers and notaries public.
State budget
The budget for the Secretary of State's office in Fiscal Year 2013 was $21,334,826.[3]
Compensation
In 2010, the Ohio Secretary of State was paid an estimated $109,554 according to the Council of State Governments.[4]
Contact Information
Ohio Secretary of State
180 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 466-2655
Toll Free: (877) 767-6446
See also
- Jennifer Brunner, Ohio Secretary of State
- Governor of Ohio
- Lieutenant Governor of Ohio
- Attorney General of Ohio
- Ohio Constitution
External links
- Office of the Ohio Secretary of State
- Duties and Responsibilities of the Ohio Secretary of State
- Ohio Ballot Board
- Ohio Elections and ballot issues
References
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Duties & Responsibilities," accessed April 9, 2013
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Jon Husted Biography," accessed April 9, 2013
- ↑ Ohio Office of Budget and Management, "FY 2012-2013 - Enacted," accessed April 12, 2013
- ↑ The Council of State Governments,"The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," retrieved April 23, 2011
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