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Boards and Commissions
Last Update: 4/29/2021
Soil and Water Conservation Commission, Ohio
Status
Current
Type of Board
Permanent
Authority
R.C. 940.02
Section 3, S.B. 150 of the 130th G.A.
Total Membership
7
Dates of Appointment
Initial appointments for two new members by September 22, 2014. Thereafter, each year one or two appointments are required on July 1.
Term Length
4 years
Ending Date of Term
June 30
Report Requirements
Not applicable
Chairperson
Selected by Commission members from its members
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, Other
Membership Composition
Members with other stated qualifications, Statewide elected officials/department heads
Compensation
Expenses Only
Staff Assistance
Executive agency staff, the Director of Agriculture designates executive secretary and provides staff.
Additional Information
None
Qualifications
6 members appointed by Governor, including 1 designated by Board of Directors of Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Four must have knowledge of or interest in Ohio's agricultural production and natural resources. One member must represent rural interests and one member must represent urban interests. Not more than 3 of the appointed members may be members of same political party. Ex officio: Vice-President for Agricultural Administration, O.S.U., and Director of Agriculture, Environmental Protection, and Natural Resources, and an officer of the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, none of whom may vote.