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Boards and Commissions
Last Update: 8/31/2021
State Vision Professionals Board
Status
Current
Type of Board
Permanent
Authority
R.C. 4725.031
4743.01
Total Membership
7
Dates of Appointment
Initial appointments not later than 12/28/2017, thereafter as necessary to fill expiring terms
Term Length
3 years
Ending Date of Term
(3) March 22, 2019, and each third year thereafter;(2) March 22, 2020, and each third year thereafter;(2) March 22, 2021, and each third year thereafter
Report Requirements
An annual report to the Governor is due on or before February 1 under R.C. 4725.07. Annual report to LSC under R.C. 4743.01.
Chairperson
A board president is elected from its members
Subject To Sunset Review
No
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
Compensation
Expenses Only, R.C. 124.15(J)
Staff Assistance
None specified
Additional Information
Governor must consider recommendations of certain professional associations when filling vacancies or expired terms.
The licensing functions of the Board are scheduled to expire under R.C. 101.62 on 12/31/2024.
Qualifications
4 licensed optometrists, 2 licensed dispensing opticians, and 1 individual representing the general public. No individual may be appointed to the board who has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a felony under the laws of this state, another state, or the United States.