121.374 Ohio family and children first cabinet council advisory board. - Ohio Statutes

121.374 Ohio family and children first cabinet council advisory board.

There is hereby created the Ohio family and children first cabinet council advisory board consisting of thirteen members. The governor shall appoint one member from the governor’s office to serve on the advisory board. The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint two members of the house of representatives, each from a different political party. The president of the senate shall appoint two members of the senate, each from a different political party. The governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the president of the senate shall each appoint one member of the general public who is a primary caregiver who uses or has used a service provided by an agency represented on a family and children first county council. The speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate shall each appoint one member representing a foundation or nonprofit organization with expertise in issues related to children, families, or education. The governor shall appoint one member representing a faith-based organization, one member from a county family and children first council in a rural county, and one member from a county family and children first council in an urban county.

Each member shall serve until a replacement member is appointed. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments. Members of the advisory board shall serve without compensation.

The advisory board shall consult with the cabinet council regarding the council’s activities and initiatives, evaluating existing efforts, and help guide the direction of new efforts. The advisory board shall provide guidance regarding efforts to seek local input about the council’s activities, initiatives, and achievements of the indicators adopted under section 121.37 of the Revised Code.

Effective Date: 08-17-2006