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Boards and Commissions
Last Update: 12/10/2021
Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial
Status
Current
Type of Board
Temporary
Authority
R.C. 149.309
Total Membership
29
Dates of Appointment
Term Length
Duration of commission so long as the member continues to hold the office that entitled the member to a position on the commission.
Ending Date of Term
Report Requirements
A comprehensive report on recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by 09/30/2022, and annual reports to the General Assembly due by 12/31.
Chairperson
A private citizen member of the commission designated by the Governor.
Subject To Sunset Review
No
Full-time
No
Restriction on Partisan Affiliation
No
Senate Confirmation Required
No
Expiration Date
December 31, 2024
Appointment Authority
Governor, House or Senate Minority Leader makes recommendations only, Other, Senate President, Speaker
Membership Composition
House members, Members with other stated qualifications, Public members, Senate members, Statewide elected officials/department heads
Compensation
Expenses Only
Staff Assistance
Own staff, Ohio History Connection
Additional Information
The Commission is subject to expiration under the Sunset Review Law on 12/31/2024 and terminates under its enabling legislation on 06/30/2027.
Qualifications
(1) Two members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, one of whom shall be recommended by the Minority leader of the Senate; (2) two members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be recommended by the Minority Leader of the House; (3) the Governor or the governor's designee; (4) the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio; (5) the President of the Board of Trustees of the Ohio History Connection;(6) the President of the Ohio Local History Alliance's designee; (7) the President of the Ohio County Commissioners Association's designee;
(8) the Chairperson of the Board of the Ohio Arts Council; (9) the Director of TourismOhio; (10) the Executive Director of the Ohio Travel Association; (11) seventeen members who are private citizens, of whom: (a) eight shall be appointed by the Governor; (b) four shall be appointed by the President of the Senate, two of whom shall be recommended by the Minority Leader of the Senate; (c) four shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, two of whom shall be recommended by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; (d) one shall be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio.