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Last Update: 10/13/2023
Ohio Ballot Board
Status
Current
Type of Board
Permanent
Authority
R.C. 3505.061Article XVI, Sec. 1, Ohio Constitution
Total Membership
5
Dates of Appointment
Within 45 days of commencement of a G.A.
Term Length
4 years (but see Additional Information below)
Ending Date of Term
1st Monday in February for appointed members; Term of office for Secretary of State
Report Requirements
Not Applicable
Chairperson
Secretary of State
Subject To Sunset Review
No
Full-time
No
Restriction on Partisan Affiliation
No
Senate Confirmation Required
No
Expiration Date
Appointment Authority
House Minority Leader, Senate Minority Leader, Senate President, Speaker
Membership Composition
Other, Statewide elected officials/department heads
Compensation
Expenses Only
Staff Assistance
Executive agency staff, Secretary of State
Additional Information
If a General Assembly member is appointed to the Board, the member's term must end on the earlier of (1) the ending date of the term for which the member was appointed or (2) the ending date of the member's term as a General Assembly member.
Qualifications
Board consists of 5 members including Secretary of State; 1 appointed by House Speaker; 1 appointed by Minority Leader of the House; 1 appointed by Senate President; and 1 appointed by Minority Leader of the Senate. Not more than 2 of legislative appointments may be of the same political party. If legislative leaders fail to appoint by the last Monday in January of the appropriate year, the Secretary of State must appoint members affiliated with the appropriate political party.