2013 Board of Trustee Elections

In 2012, respective OP&F membership groups will elect three representatives to the Board of Trustees; one representing active police officers, one representing active firefighters, and one representing retired police officers.

Important Dates

Feb. 6:
Board of Trustees election packet, including the nominating petitions and Certication of Eligibility form, available at OP&F and on the OP&F website.

April 2:
Deadline to file nominating petitions and the Certification of Eligibility for individuals seeking election to the OP&F Board of Trustees.  The candidate's photo must also be submitted.  Items must be received by 4 p.m.

May 3 or 4:
Ballots for 2012 Trustee Elections mailed to the respective membership groups by OP&F's independent election administrator.

May 15:
Deadline for ballots to be completed and returned to OP&F's independent elections administrator if voting by mail.  This is also the deadline for eligible members to cast their votes using the telephone and online voting methods.

May 29:
Election results announced at OP&F Board of Trustees' meeting.

June 4:
New terms begin.

2012 Election Packet

Candidate's Guide to the 2012 Board of Trustee Elections

Election Rules

Financial Disclosure Form

Financial Disclosure Fact Sheet

Ethics is Everybodys Business Brochure

Active Police member election notice

Active Police Certification of Eligibility

Active Police nominating petition

Active Fire member election notice

Active Fire Certification of Eligibility

Active Fire nominating petition

Retired Police member election notice

Retired Police Certification of Eligibility

Retired Police nominating petition

Further Information

Candidates may need to file Campaign Expenditure Disclosures with the Ohio Secretary of State. Visit the web site or contact:

Ohio Secretary of State
180 East Broad Street, 15th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 466-2585

Members of OP&F's Board of Trustees are also required to file Financial Disclosure Statements with the Ohio Ethics Commission. The required forms and other important information on ethics laws and requirements can be found at, or by contacting:

Ohio Ethics Commission
30 W. Spring Street, L3
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 466-7090