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Boards and Commissions
Last Update: 10/12/2023
Broadcast Educational Media Commission
Status
Current
Type of Board
Permanent
Authority
R.C. 3353.02
Total Membership
11
Dates of Appointment
3 - 2014 and each 4th year thereafter
3 - 2015 and each 4th year thereafter
3 - 2016 and each 4th year thereafter
Term Length
4 years
Ending Date of Term
Not specified
Report Requirements
Not applicable
Chairperson
Appointed by Governor from among Commission's public voting members
Subject To Sunset Review
Yes
Full-time
No
Restriction on Partisan Affiliation
No
Senate Confirmation Required
Yes
Expiration Date
December 31, 2026
Appointment Authority
Governor, Senate President, Speaker
Membership Composition
Public members, Statewide elected officials/department heads
Compensation
Expenses Only
Staff Assistance
Own staff
Additional Information
None
Qualifications
Governor appoints 3 public members, and House Speaker and Senate President each appoint 3 public members. Public members must be selected from among leading citizens in the state who have demonstrated interest in educational broadcast media through service on boards or advisory councils of educational television stations, educational radio stations, educational technology agencies, radio reading services, or through service or experience in broadcast, media, education, or government administration. Public members are voting members. Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Chancellor of Higher Education are voting members. Public members may include individuals who are public officials or employees.