Follow these links to information about Home Rule and Municipal Government in Ohio.
Ohio State Constitution
Ohio Revised Code - Statutes
Municipal Home Rule and Charters, John E. Gotherman
Municipal Home Rule in Ohio
Ohio Municipalities With Home Rule
Ohio High Judges Deny Community Rights November 21, 2006
Municipal Annexation Process
Petition for Municipal Annexation (by Landowners), Plus Statute Language
2001 Debate Over Changing Municipal Annexation Law
Home Rule Charter for Akron City in Summit County, OH
Codified Ordinances of Summit County, OH
Pertinent News Articles
Death Knell for Home Rule in Ohio? 12-04-06 Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio Supreme Court Validates Home Rule 12-09-06 Enquirer