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Last Update: 10/13/2023
New African Immigrants Commission
Status
Current
Type of Board
Permanent
Authority
R.C. 4112.32
Total Membership
15
Dates of Appointment
3 - 10/8/09 and each 3rd year thereafter
4 - 10/8/10 and each 3rd year thereafter
4 - 10/8/11 and each 3rd year thereafter
Term Length
3 years
Ending Date of Term
October 7
Report Requirements
Annual report
Chairperson
Elected by Commission from among its 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
House members, Members with other stated qualifications, Public members, Senate members
Compensation
No Compensation
Staff Assistance
None specified
Additional Information
Qualifications
11 voting members appointed by the Governor, or Sub-Saharan African origin, and American citizens or lawful, permanent resident aliens. Voting members must be from urban, suburban, and rural geographic areas. 2 nonvoting members appointed by the Speaker, one of whom is a member of the House and one a private citizen. 2 nonvoting members appointed by the Senate President, one of whom is a member of the Senate and one private citizen.