Ohio Supreme Court May 12, 1982, No. 81-716 (Smith v. Fryfogle)

Milligan, J.

In 1963, township trustees were granted authority to establish, administer and dissolve township police districts. R. C. 505.48 through 505.55. If the trustees create a township police district, they are required to appoint a chief of police for the district. R. C. 505.49(A).

The General Assembly has established dual tracks for the tenure and removal of township chiefs of police. R.