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Last Update: 4/29/2021

Private Investigation and Security Services Commission, Ohio

Status
Current
Type of Board
Permanent
Authority
R.C. 4749.021 4743.01
Total Membership
14
Dates of Appointment
3 - 1/1/11 and each 5th year thereafter 3 - 1/1/12 and each 5th year thereafter 3 - 1/1/13 and each 5th year thereafter 3 - 1/1/14 and each 5th year thereafter
Term Length
5 years
Ending Date of Term
December 31
Report Requirements
Annual report to LSC under R.C. 4743.01.
Chairperson
Elected annually by Commission
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
Membership Composition
Members with other stated qualifications, Public members, Statewide elected officials/department heads
Compensation
Expenses Only
Staff Assistance
Executive agency staff, Department of Public Safety
Additional Information
None
Qualifications
Governor appoints the following with the advice and consent of the Senate: (a) 3 owners or operators of a business that maintains a Class A license who have at least 5 years' experience in Ohio in the business of private investigation or security services, (b) 1 owner or operator of a business that maintains a Class B license who has at least 5 years' experience in Ohio in the business of private investigation or security services, (c) 1 owner or operator of a business that maintains a Class C license who has at least 5 years' experience in Ohio in the business of private investigation or security services, (d) 2 owners or operators of a business that maintains a Class A, B, or C license who have at least 5 years' experience in Ohio in the business of private investigation or security services, (e) 1 incumbent police chief, (f) 1 active law enforcement officer, not above the rank of lieutenant, (g) 1 incumbent sheriff, and (h) 2 members to represent the general public who never has a direct relationship with any Class A, B, or C licensee. 90 days before the expiration of a member's term or in case of a vacancy, the Ohio Association of Security and Investigation Services may recommend persons to the Governor for consideration for appointment. The Superintendent of the Highway Patrol, or the Superintendent's designee, is a voting member, and the Director of Public Safety, or the Director's designee, is a nonvoting member. Appointed members may not serve more than two consecutive five-year terms.