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Last Update: 4/29/2021
Environmental Education Council
Status
Current
Type of Board
Permanent
Authority
R.C. 3745.21
Total Membership
12
(2 legislators)
Dates of Appointment
3 - 10/2/09 and each 2nd year thereafter
4 - 10/2/10 and each 2nd year thereafter
Term Length
2 years;term of office
Ending Date of Term
October 1
Report Requirements
Periodic reports
Chairperson
EPA Director
Subject To Sunset Review
Yes
Full-time
No
Restriction on Partisan Affiliation
No
Senate Confirmation Required
Yes
Expiration Date
December 31, 2024
Appointment Authority
Governor, Other, Senate President, Speaker
Membership Composition
House members, Members with other stated qualifications, Senate members, Statewide elected officials/department heads
Compensation
Expenses Only
Staff Assistance
None specified, But is within the Environmental Protection Agency
Additional Information
H.B. 670, 121st G.A., changed former "Board of Trustees" to "Council." May propose expenditures from Environmental Education Fund.
Qualifications
Governor appoints 6 members with the advice and consent of the Senate: 2 from statewide environmental advocacy organizations, 1 to represent the interests of the Ohio industrial community, 1 to represent the interests of Ohio employers with 150 or fewer employees, 1 to represent municipal corporations, and 1 to represent Ohio elementary and secondary school teachers. Ohio Board of Regents appoints 1 member who is experienced in providing environmental education at the university or college level. House Speaker appoints 1 House member and Senate President appoints 1 Senate member. The Directors of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources and the Superintendent of Public Instruction, or their designees, are ex officio members. House and Senate members may appoint a designee to take their place.