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Ohio Legislative Service Commission
African-American Hall of Fame Governing Board, Ohio
Status Type of Board Full-time Expiration Date
Current Permanent No
Subject to Sunset Review Partisan Affiliation Restriction Senate Confirmation Required
No No No
Authority Total Membership
R.C. 149.306 13
Dates of Appointment Term Length
6 on 1/1/10 and the same date each 2nd year thereafter 7 on 1/1/11 and the same date each 2nd year thereafter 2 years
Ending Date Of Term Report Requirements
December 31 Advises the Ohio Historical Society relating to its duties relating to the Ohio African-American Hall of Fame
Appointment Authority Membership Composition
Governor, Other, Senate President, Speaker Members with other stated qualifications
Compensation Staff Assistance
Expenses Only Other, may provide staff services.
Chairperson Additional Information
Elected from membership of Governing Board None
Qualifications
Governor appoints 3 members, House Speaker appoints 2 members, Senate President appoints 2 members, Chair of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus appoints 2 members, National Museum of Afro-American History and Culture Planning Committee appoints 1 member, Board of Directors of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center appoints 1 member, Board of Trustees of the Ohio Historical Society appoints 1 member, and Board of Trustees of the Ohioana Library Association appoints 1 member. All members must have demonstrated interest in preserving African-American history.