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Law department: fire chief placed on administrative leave; process cited as neutral review step
Summary
The law director told council the decision to place Fire Chief Doug Meyer on administrative leave followed city charter and Ohio law, describing the leave as a neutral administrative measure while matters are reviewed.
The city’s law department informed council that Fire Chief Doug Meyer has been placed on administrative leave and that the action followed municipal procedures.
The law director said the administration initiated the temporary leave in accordance with the Waterville city charter, local codified ordinances, and applicable Ohio laws, and that it is intended to preserve a neutral environment while personal matters are reviewed. "Administrative leaves are a standard administrative tool used to ensure a neutral objective environment while personal matters are reviewed," the law director said, and emphasized that the step "does not constitute a disciplinary finding, a termination of employment, or a final determination of any kind."
Council members had no questions at the time. The law department said it will continue to monitor the matter and advise counsel and the administration to ensure continued compliance with legal frameworks and to protect operational continuity of the Waterville Fire Department.
No further personnel action was taken at the meeting.
