A board of county commissioners may purchase real estate at public auction by designating an individual to represent the board and tender bids at the auction, subject to a maximum purchase amount established by the board or an appraisal obtained prior to sale. A purchase made under this section is subject to division (D) of section 5705.41 of the Revised Code.
Method for purchasing real estate at public auction
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 307.083, under Chapter 307 | Board of County Commissioners - Powers.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 307.083