Police Chief Can Hold 2 Public Positions; 7 Point Test

The Ohio Attorney General has issued an opinion that outlines 7 "questions used to determine whether two public positions are compatible". The opinion is in response to a request from the Preble County Prosecuting Attorney, who requested an opinion as to whether the village police chief could simultaneously hold the position of child abuse investigator for the county department of job and family services. The Attorney general indicated that he could, subject to the physical ability to perform both jobs and that he doesn't investigate child abuse reports within the jurisdiction of the village.