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Last Update: 10/13/2023
Ohio Arts Council
Status
Current
Type of Board
Permanent
Authority
R.C. 3379.02
Total Membership
19 (4 nonvoting legislators)
Dates of Appointment
3 on July 2 of each year for Governor's appointees
within 45 days of start of legislative session for legislative members
Term Length
5 years;2 years for legislative members
Ending Date of Term
July 1;December 31 for legislative members
Report Requirements
At least biennial reports to the Governor and the General Assembly on the state of the arts.
Chairperson
Chairperson appointed by Governor
Subject To Sunset Review
Yes
Full-time
No
Restriction on Partisan Affiliation
No
Senate Confirmation Required
Yes
Expiration Date
December 31, 2026
Appointment Authority
Governor, Senate President, Speaker
Membership Composition
House members, Members with other stated qualifications, Senate members
Compensation
Expenses Only
Staff Assistance
Own staff, Within the limit of available funds
Additional Information
Qualifications
The 15 members appointed by Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate must have broad knowledge and experience in the arts (majority other than professional artists); 2 members of the Senate appointed by President of the Senate (nonvoting); and 2 members of the House appointed by the Speaker (nonvoting). Members appointed from each House must not be of same political party. Legislative members must be appointed within 10 days of beginning of session to terms ending December 31 following year. The Governor may appoint such professional artists as are necessary, in the Governor's judgment, to ensure that the Council is broadly representative of all the arts.