Boards and Commissions

Last Update: 2/10/2025

Ohio Environmental Education Fund Advisory 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

Restriction on Partisan Affiliation

Senate Confirmation Required

Yes

Expiration Date

December 31, 2028

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. H.B. 238 of the 135th G.A. changed the name.

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.