(A) When an improvement is proposed to be located in or benefits or damages land in two or more counties, the proceeding shall be conducted by a joint board of county commissioners consisting of the members of the boards of county commissioners of the several counties in which land may be benefited or damaged by the proposed improvement.

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Terms Used In Ohio Code 6133.02

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Lead county: means the county in which the majority of the initial length of a joint county drainage improvement would be located, as specified in an original petition filed under section 6133. See Ohio Code 6133.01

(B) The petition for a joint county drainage improvement shall be filed with the clerk of the board of county commissioners of the lead county.

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