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Boards and Commissions
Ohio Legislative Service Commission
Broadband Expansion Program Authority
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. 122.403 5
Dates of Appointment Term Length
4 years
Ending Date Of Term Report Requirements
The authority must submit a written public report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly not later than the first of December of each calendar year.
Appointment Authority Membership Composition
Governor, Senate President, Speaker Members with other stated qualifications, Public members, State agency employees, Statewide elected officials/department heads
Compensation Staff Assistance
Specified Salary, expenses for all members. Executive agency staff
Chairperson Additional Information
The Director of Development or the Director's designee
Qualifications
The Director of Development or the Director's designee, the Director of the Office of Innovate Ohio or the Director's designee, and three other members as follows: 1 member appointed by the President of the Senate, 1 member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and 1 member appointed by the Governor. Appointed members must have expertise in broadband infrastructure and technology. Appointed members may not be affiliated with or employed by the broadband industry or in a position to benefit from a program grant.