About CTAO
The County Treasurers Association of Ohio was established in 1924 to provide county treasurers a forum to exchange experiences and ideas with other county treasurers in Ohio. The Association’s goals are:
- to promote and protect the interest of taxpayers
- to encourage the enactment of legislation for the benefit of all Ohio residents
- to provide professional education for its members
- to share solutions through networking
To view the most recent copy of CTAO's bylaws, please click here.
Membership
Our association is comprised of all duly elected or appointed county treasurers throughout Ohio, as well as officers in charter counties whose responsibilities align with the constitutional duties of county treasurers.
Participation & Voting Rights
Every member has the right to participate in association meetings and speak when recognized by the President. During votes, each county receives one vote, which must be cast by the county treasurer or, in their absence, by a designated office employee who presents written proxy authorization before the vote.
Member Directory
We maintain current records for all members, including contact information and office start dates. This directory is shared with the full membership annually to facilitate communication and collaboration across Ohio's counties.
Leadership
President
The President leads all association meetings and represents our membership in official matters. They appoint committees and committee chairs with Executive Committee approval, and have signature authority for routine business transactions. When conflicts of interest arise under Ohio ethics laws, the President may temporarily transfer meeting leadership to a Vice-President.
Vice-Presidents
Our First Vice-President steps in to lead meetings when the President is unavailable or when required by ethics standards, while also handling duties assigned by the President. The Second Vice-President presides when neither the President nor First Vice-President can serve, and assumes the role of Acting President if the President becomes unable to continue in office until a new President is selected.
Association Treasurer
The Association Treasurer manages all financial operations, including receiving records from predecessors, maintaining custody of funds and investments, and ensuring proper account security. They prepare comprehensive financial reports for annual meetings and provide regular updates to the Executive Committee. Both the President and Treasurer serve as account signers, with nonrecurring expenditures requiring both signatures and major expenditures needing Executive Committee approval. The Treasurer also handles investment decisions with Executive Committee guidance and delivers financial reports at regular Executive Committee meetings.
Secretary
The Secretary records complete proceedings for all membership and Executive Committee meetings, preparing detailed minutes that are shared with all members before the next association meeting. They handle official notifications for statewide meetings and serve as the association's primary correspondent for external communications.
Executive Director
With Executive Committee approval, the association may employ an Executive Director to provide organizational, administrative, financial, and educational leadership. This position operates under a detailed written contract that outlines responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations. The Executive Director serves at the discretion of the Executive Committee and membership.
Legislative Advocate
The association may also employ a Legislative Advocate, approved by Executive Committee vote, to represent our interests in legislative matters and keep members informed about relevant policy developments. This advocate serves at the pleasure of the Executive Committee and membership, ensuring our voice is heard in state government.
Districts
Our association is organized into four regional districts covering Ohio's Northwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest quadrants. County assignments to each district are determined by Executive Committee vote.
Each district operates with its own leadership structure, electing a President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer. Districts hold meetings at least twice per calendar year, providing opportunities for regional collaboration and addressing local concerns while maintaining connection to the statewide association.
Continuing Education
The Ohio Revised Code requires that treasurers get 24 hours of credit every biennium cycle, 12 each from the Treasurer of State (through the Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM)) and the Auditor of State. Newly elected treasurers must take 13 hours of CPIM and 13 hours of AOS credit after they are elected and prior to taking office in September. Appointed treasurers must complete these hours within their first four months in office. Certain courses must be complete in order for the county treasurer to have full investment authority beyond low- or no-interest funds and STAR Ohio.
Conferences
The CTAO hosts two conference a year to provide continuing education credits to our members. The Spring Conference is typically held in May, and the Fall Conference is held in November.
Contact Us
17 S. High St. Suite 750
Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 221-7157Kevin Futryk, Executive Director
kevin@gov-advantage.com
RJ Mancini, State Lobbyist
rj@gov-advantage.com
Sheila Fox, Conference Management
sfox@ctao.com
(614) 547-2160
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