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Last Update: 2/10/2025

Ohio River Commission

Status
Current
Type of Board
Permanent
Authority
R.C. 122.29
Total Membership
9
Dates of Appointment
Not later than 60 days after the effective date.
Term Length
4 years for appointed members
Ending Date of Term
Not specified
Report Requirements
None
Chairperson
The Director of Development
Subject To Sunset Review
Yes
Full-time
No
Restriction on Partisan Affiliation
No
Senate Confirmation Required
No
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Appointment Authority
Senate President, Speaker
Membership Composition
Members with other stated qualifications, Public members, Statewide elected officials/department heads
Compensation
Expenses Only, Other, Members are entitled to expenses. The statute is silent on other compensation, so technically they are entitled to compensation.
Staff Assistance
Other, Department of Development to assist the commission, and to provide meeting and office space.
Additional Information
Qualifications

(1) The Director of Development, or the Director's designee;

(2) The Director of Transportation, or the Director's designee;

(3) The Director of Natural Resources, or the Director's designee;

(4) Six members representing the general public, three of whom shall be appointed by the President of the Senate and three of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House.

The appointed members may represent private industry associated or affiliated with marine cargo terminal operations on the Ohio river and private industry possessing experience in marine cargo terminal operations or travel and tourism on the Ohio river.

Each appointed member of the commission must be a resident of this state or a designee of a business licensed or registered in this state.