Boards and Commissions

Last Update: 2/11/2025

Radiation Advisory Council

Status

Current

Type of Board

Permanent

Authority

R.C. 3748.20

Total Membership

Dates of Appointment

5 - 2009 and each 5th year thereafter 4 - 2010 and each 5th year thereafter 4 - 2013 and each 5th year thereafter

Term Length

5 years

Ending Date of Term

Not specified

Report Requirements

Annual report to Director of Health evaluating administration of radiation control program

Chairperson

Annually elected by members of the Council

Subject To Sunset Review

Yes

Full-time

Restriction on Partisan Affiliation

Senate Confirmation Required

Yes

Expiration Date

December 31, 2026

Appointment Authority

Governor

Membership Composition

Members with other stated qualifications, Public members

Compensation

Expenses Only, Other, Per diem determined by the Director of Health; expenses

Staff Assistance

Executive agency staff, Department of Health

Additional Information

None

Qualifications

Governor appoints: (1) a medical radiation physicist, (2) a health physicist, (3) a licensed doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy with ability and credentials in the practice of radiology, (4) a licensed dentist, (5) a licensed doctor of medicine with recognized ability in nuclear medicine, (6) an expert in public health or environmental science, (7) a licensed podiatrist, (8) a licensed chiropractor, (9) a radiation safety officer or radiation protection manager from a facility licensed for the use of radiation materials, (10) a person with credentials in the field of radon measurement, mitigation, or health risk management, (11) a member of a statewide consumer or environmental advocacy organization, (12) an individual who represents the public, and (13) an individual who has ability in the administration and enforcement of federal radiation protection regulations, who is a nonvoting member.