Boards and Commissions

8 public members appointed by Governor, who must have demonstrated knowledge in children's programs, be representative of the demographic composition of Ohio and, to the extent practicable, be representative of the education, legal, social work community, medical community, the voluntary sector, and professional providers of child abuse and neglect services. 2 members must be members of the House of Representatives, of different political parties, appointed by the House Speaker, and 2 members must be members of the Senate, of different political parties, appointed by the Senate President. Legislative members serve until the expiration of the session of the General Assembly during which they were appointed, but may serve an unlimited number of successive 2-year terms; members appointed by Governor cannot serve more than 2 consecutive full terms. The Directors of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, Health, and Job and Family Services are ex officio members.