The secretary of state is the chief election officer of the state, with such powers and duties relating to the registration of voters and the conduct of elections as are prescribed in Title XXXV of the Revised Code. He shall perform these duties, in addition to other duties imposed upon him by law, without additional compensation.
Secretary of state is chief election officer
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3501.04, under Chapter 3501 | Election Procedure; Election Officials.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3501.04