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Last Update: 10/25/2018
Great Lakes Commission
Status
Current
Type of Board
Permanent
Authority
R.C. 6161.01
6161.02
Great Lakes Basin Compact
Total Membership
5 members from Ohio
(2 legislators)
Dates of Appointment
2 each odd-numbered year (legislative members)
Term Length
Pleasure of Governor for Governor's appointee;2-year term of office for legislative members
Ending Date of Term
Not specified
Report Requirements
Periodic reports and annually to the Governor and General Assembly.
Chairperson
Elected annually from among Commission members
Subject To Sunset Review
No
Full-time
No
Restriction on Partisan Affiliation
No
Senate Confirmation Required
No
Expiration Date
December 31, 2016
Appointment Authority
Governor, Senate President, Speaker
Membership Composition
House members, Members with other stated qualifications, Senate members, Statewide elected officials/department heads
Compensation
Expenses Only
Staff Assistance
Own staff
Additional Information
Qualifications
1 appointed by Governor who must be qualified by experience and training in areas set forth in purpose clauses of Great Lakes Basin Compact; 1 member of Senate appointed by Senate President; 1 member of House appointed by House Speaker; and Director of Natural Resources and Director of Environmental Protection.