Amelia Village is a Statutory Village within the State of Ohio and was incorporated in 1900 by a petition of area land owners.
Amelia Village is governed by eight elected officials, the Mayor, six members of Village Council elected to 4 yr staggered terms, and the Treasurer. The elected officials must all be registered voters in Amelia and also must reside in Amelia at least one year before they take office.
The authority for this form of government is outlined in the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), title 7. |