As used in sections 307.86 to 307.91, inclusive, of the Revised Code, "contracting authority" means any board, department, commission, authority, trustee, official, administrator, agent, or individual which has authority to contract for or on behalf of the county or any agency, department, authority, commission, office, or board thereof.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 307.92
Contracting authority defined
Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case Danis Clarkco Landfill Co. v. Clark County Solid Waste Management District (1995)
Most recently applied in Brewer-Garrett Co. v. Metrohealth Sys., Unpublished Decision (10-5-2006) (October 2006)
Effective: December 9, 1967; Latest Legislation: House Bill 428 - 107th General Assembly
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Official source: Ohio Laws & Administrative Rules (Legislative Service Commission). Reproduced from public-domain Ohio statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.