Ohio Revised Code Title III. Counties § 302.202

(A) Classification of all county positions, which classification shall be based on the duties, authority, and responsibility of each position;

(B) A pay plan for all county positions, which pay plan may include fringe benefits as may be determined by the board of county commissioners, in addition to salary;

(C) Certification of payrolls as to compliance with the pay plan and the personnel rules;

(D) The method of holding competitive tests for determining the merit and fitness of candidates for appointment and promotion;

(E) The establishment, maintenance, and certification of eligible lists for filling vacancies;

(F) The order and manner in which lay-offs may be effected;

(G) The procedure for suspension and removal of employees, which procedure shall include provisions for appeals from orders of suspension or removal or other disciplinary action;

(H) The hours of work, the attendance regulations, and the provisions for sick and vacation leave;

(I) Other practices and procedures necessary to the administration of the county personnel system.