List of Boards

Access HealthColumbus Board of Directors

It is the mission of Access HealthColumbus to assure access to health care for vulnerable people in Franklin County. Access HealthColumbus is a public-private partnership that is governed by a diverse board representing government, health care, business and consumers. The duties of this Board include: -Identifying and prioritizing access issues and setting long and short-range goals consistent with the corporations's mission; -Monitoring conditions related to access to health care for vulnerable persons residing in Franklin County, Ohio; -Assessing and modifying the corporation's programs, initiatives and strategies; -Assessing the performance of the corporation's Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer; -Approving the corporation's capital and operating budgets; -Approving guidelines for the corporation, including its fundraising and personnel policies; -Directing the corporation's fundraising efforts; -Approving guidelines for the corporation to fund initiatives to improve access to health care for vulnerable persons residing in Franklin County, Ohio; -Facilitating the coordination of public and private community resources to improve access to health care for vulnerable persons residing in Franklin County, Ohio; -Recruiting and selecting the Chief Executive Officer and approving the terms of his/her employment.

One (1) individual nominated by the Franklin County Commissioners (the "County Director") shall serve a term of three (3) years and may serve an unlimited number of terms.

Board Contact

Jeffrey M. Biehl
61 Jefferson Avenue
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-884-2440

Members

Brickstone Community Authority District Board of Trustees

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 1047-07 on December 11, 2007, approving the petition for organization of the Brickstone Community Authority. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349, the Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 1086-07 on December 18, 2007, creating the Brickstone Community Authority District Board of Trustees. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chspter 349, the Board of Commissioners shall appoint by resolution at least three (3), but not more than six (6) trustees, one serving as a representative of the local government for terms of two (2) years.
Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349
Two (2) years

Board Contact

James Schimmer
150 South Front Street FSL, Suite 10
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7301

Members

Central Ohio Community Improvement Corporation Board of Trustees

The Central Ohio Community Improvement Corporation Board of Trustees was created to assist in economic development of nonproductive and distressed properties in Franklin County. The Board of Trustees of shall consist of five (5) members as follows: -Two (2) members to be appointed by the County Commissioners, one for a two-year term and one for a four-year term. -One (1) member to be appointed by the City of Columbus. -One (1) member to be appointed by the Franklin County Treasurer. -One (1) member to be appointed by the Franlkin County Township Association.
Resolution No. 257-05, adopted March 29, 2005 ORC Chapter 1724
Pursuant to Article 2, Section 2.2 of the Code of Regulations of the Central Ohio Community Improvement Corporation, members shall be appointed to four year terms.

Board Meetings

School Employee Retirement System
300 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
The meetings are held every other month and special meetings as needed.

Board Contact

The Honorable Edward Leonard
373 South High Street, 17th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-3373

Members

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)

Pursuant to Board of County Commissioners Resolution dated January 6, 1971, recorded in Commissioners' Journal Volume 67, a regional transit authority was created consisting of thirteen (13) members. Franklin County appoints two (2) members.
ORC 306.30 to 306.53
One-year terms initially; thereafter, all terms are for three (3) years. No limitation as to number of terms.

Board Meetings

Central Ohio Transit Authority Board Room
1600 McKinley Avenue
Columbus, OH, 43222
Schedule available in County Administrator's Office. Board and most committees meet monthly.

Board Contact

Diana Bryant
1600 McKinley Avenue
Columbus, OH, 43222
614-275-5852

Members

Central Ohio Trauma System (COTS)

The mission of the Central Ohio Trauma System (COTS) is to save and improve lives through the coordination of trauma and emergency healthcare resources and to serve as the forum for addressing issues affecting the delivery of trauma/emergency services and injury in the Central Ohio community. COTS also serves as the healthcare preparedness coordination agency for the Central Ohio Homeland Security Region and coordinates the regional planning and response efforts of twenty-seven (27) hospitals across fifteen (15) Central Ohio counties. COTS maintains an Internal Revenue status of 50(c)(3) and operates with charitable, educational, and scientific intent. By statue, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners nominates one individual to serve as their representative for COTS for a term of three (3) years.

Three years

Members

Central Ohio Workforce Investment Board of Directors (COWIC)

The Central Ohio Workforce Investment Board (COWIB) is the successor to the Workforce Policy Board. The COWIB is a decision making board that establishes and implements workforce investment policies and programs that prepare individuals for worthwhile and sustainable employment, especially recognizing economically disadvantaged individuals and other individuals with special needs. Through the COWIB, a workforce development system is established to prepare the local workforce to support the future needs of local employers by identifying and assessing local industry, employment requirements, preparing job seekers for employment through training for positions in the areas of need, and coordinating the efforts of local government, non-profit and for-profit businesses, and educational resources to provide specialized training. The Act of 1998 contains specific requirements for the composition of Workforce Investment Boards. In accordance with the requirements of the Act, the Intergovnermental Agreement (Agreement by and between the County Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio, and the Mayor of the City of Columbus), in Article IV, Section 4.01, essentially sets forth that Directors to the Central Ohio Workforce Investment Board would be appointed as follows: The County and the City are to each appoint one member from the following sectors: community based organization, economic development, labor and education. In addition, they may appoint such other individuals or representatives of entities as the Chief Elected Officials (County Commissioners & Mayor) may determine to be appropriate from time to time. The Workforce Invest Act (WIA) also requires that a representative of each required One Stop Partner be appointed to the Board. A majority of the Directors shall be representatives of business. Since the number of non-business representatives totals 16, there must be 17 business representatives to meet the majority requirement. The Franklin County Commissioners and the Mayor of the City of Columbus shall each appoint an equal number of Directors (twelve each) satisfying the qualifications listed above. These Chief Elected Officials may also make joint appointments (nine). When the Board is at full strength, it shall total thirty-three (33) Directors.
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (Act) charged the Governor of the State of Ohio with the establishment of local workforce investment areas. Amended Substitute House Bill 470 allowed for an Ohio Option variation of the Act. Pursuant to this, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to Resolution No. 320-00, created the Workforce Policy Board to carry out the objectives of the Act. Pursuant to Resolution No. 991-03, adopted October 28, 2003, an Intergovernmental Agreement was entered into between the City of Columbus and Franklin County whereby the two would continue to be joined together as one local workforce investment area but would transition away from the Ohio Option to a conventional workforce investment area. As a result, the old Workforce Policy ceased to exist after June 30, 2004, and a newly created Central Ohio Workforce Investment Board replaced it.
Although Directors serve at the pleasure of the Chief Elected Officials who appointed them, the Act and the Intergovernmental Agreement require that one-third of the Directors serve three (3) years, one-third for two (2) years, and one-third for one (1) year. After initial appointments, terms shall be for a period of three (3) years.

Board Meetings

South Opportunity Center Conference Room
3723 South High Street
Columbus, OH, 43207
The board meets every third Wednesday of each month from 8:00 to 11:00 A.M.

Board Contact

Suzanne Coleman Tolbert
37 North HIgh Street, 4th Floor
Columbus , OH, 43215
614-225-6091

Members

Chemical Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council (CEPAC)

The local emergency planning committee, known in Franklin County as the Chemical Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council (CEPAC), is to serve as the official local emergency planning committee for Franklin County, Ohio. as specified by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) (United States Public Law 99-499), Title III (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act), Section 301(c), Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3750 and as appointed by the State of Ohio. The Board of County Commissioners are duly charged by Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3750 to submit a list of names for recommendation and final approval to the State Emergency Response Commission for appointments for two year terms. Pursuant to Resolution No. 680-07, the following names were submitted for a two year term commencing on August 15, 2007 and ending on August 15, 2009. (See file for legal opinion.)
Original Resolution No. 321-87 Resolution No. 680-07, adopted August 7, 2007
Two Years

Members

Columbus Cultural Leadership Consortium (CCCLC) (Thrive in Five Oversight Committee)

The Columbus Cultural Leadership Consortium (CCLC) was formed in 2006 to focus on the energy and efforts of the city's major cultural and artistic "anchor" institutions, as they collectively address long-term financial challenges. The CCLS created the Arts Sstabilization Plan to leverage funds over the next three years, leading to a time when a more robust funding model for cultural arts in Franklin County is crafted by community and business leaders. The Franklin County Commissioners shall have representation on the CCLC Financial Oversight Committee equal to its proportionate share of the financial revenues pledged to CCLC.

Three (3) years

Board Meetings

GCAC
100 East Broad Street, 22nd Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215

Board Contact

Michael Gonsiorowski
155 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-463-8250

Members

Columbus Downtown Development Corporation Board of Directors

The Columbus Downtown Development Corporation was created for the redevelopment of downtown Columbus over the next ten (10) years by implementing the Strategic Business Plan for Downtown Columbus. The Board of Directors of the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation shall consist of fifteen (15) members as follows: -Seven (7) members to be appointed by the Mayor of the City of Columbus. -Seven (7) members-at-large to be appointed by the Board of Directors. -One (1) member to be appointed by the County Commissioners.
Resolution 122-02, adopted by the Columbus City Council on June 17, 2002.
Three (3) years

Board Meetings

Office of Tom Hoaglin
41 South High Street, 10th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are held bi-monthly.

Members

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority

One (1) member shall be appointed by the Probate Court; one (1) by the Court of Common Pleas; one (1) by the Board of County Commissioners; and two (2) by the Mayor of the City of Columbus.
Ohio Revised Code 3735.27
After initial appointments, all tems shall be for a period of five (5) years

Board Meetings

Main Office
880 East 11th Avenue
Columbus, OH, 43211
Meetings are held on the 4th Friday of each month.

Board Contact

Dennis Guest
880 East 11th Avenue
Columbus, OH, 43211-2711
614-421-6188

Members

Columbus Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors

Pursuant to Resolution No. 814-02, adopted by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners on July 30, 2002, the Board declared its intent to dissolve the Rickenbacker Port Authority; join with the City of Columbus to establish a port authority to operate the Rickenbacker Internatinal Airport, Port Columbus International Airport and Bolton Field Airport; and to establish a port authority to finance economic develoment activities. The Columbus Regional Airport Authority was created at 12:01 A.M. on January 1,2003. The Board of Directors shall consist of nine (9) members. -Four (4) members to be appointed by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners. -Four (4) members to be appointed by the Mayor of Columbus. -One (1) member to be appointed JOINTLY by the Board and the Mayor.
Resolution No. 814-02, adopted July 30, 2002
Four (4) year terms after original appointments.

Board Meetings

Port Columbus Board Room
Administration Offices
(baggage claim level, south end)
Columbus, OH, 43219
Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:00 P.M. The board does not meet in December.

Board Contact

Elaine Roberts
4600 International Gateway
Columbus, OH, 43219
614-239-4004

Members

Columbus Sister Cities Board of Trustees

Columbus Sister Cities International, Inc. (CSCI) is a 501(c)(3) corporation governed by its Board of Trustees. The Board oversees the philosophy, purpose and mission of CSCI and monitors its programs and services to sensure that they are consistent with the purpose and mission and operates in a fiscally responsible manner. CSCI works on behalf of Columbus to educate, enlighten and bring about business opportunities to Columbus and its sister cities. Sister City relationships help to create international economic opportunity as well as opportunities for our citizens to meet and learn about people and their cultures, businesses and education from all over the globe. Prospective new members are proposed to the CSCI for review and ratification. Final approval, per the Code of Regulations, rests with the Mayor of Columbus who is the Honorary Chair of CSCI.

A typical term is three (3) years.

Board Contact

Karen E. Heiser Ph.D.

, OH,
614-722-4901

Members

Columbus-Franklin County Finance (Port) Authority Board of Directors

The Finance Port Authority shall be governed by a nine-member Board of Directors, of which four shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City, with the advice and consent of Council, four shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, and one shall be a joint appointment. Board appointments shall be made in the following manner: A. The Mayor (with the advice and consent of Council) and the Board of County Commissioners shall each appoint one director to serve on the Board for a term of office expiring April 30, 2007. B. The Mayor (with the advice and consent of Council) and the Board of County Commissioners shall each appoint one director to serve on the Board for a term of office expiring April 30, 2008. C. The Mayor (with the advice and consent of Council) and the Board of County Commissioners shall each appoint two directors to serve on the Board for a term of office expiring April 30, 2009. D. A ninth Director shall be jointly appointed by the City and the County to serve on the Board for a term of office expiring April 30, 2010, with the initial appointment to be made by the Mayor, but only with the approval of both the Council and The Board of County Commissioners, the second appointment to be made by the Board of County Commissioners but only with the approval of the Mayor and the Council and with subsequent appointments to continue to alternate in this manner. No member appointed to the Board shall hold any other public office or employment except that of Notary Public, member of the State Militia or member of a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces; provided, that employment in a public school system or other educational institution shall not be in violation of this section. No member of the Board shall be interested in the profits or emoluments of any contract, job, work or service of the Finance Port Authority, other than as permitted by Ohio law. Any member of the Board may be removed by that member's appointing authority for misfeasance, nonfeasance, or malfeasance in office. The Board of Directors shall elect one of its members as chairperson and another as vice-chairperson, shall designate their terms of office, and shall appoint a secretary-treasurer who need not be a member of the Board of Directors. A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for purpose of holding a meeting of the Board. The affirmative vote of a majority of the members present and voting (which must be at least a majority of a quorum) shall be necessary for any action taken by the Finance Port Authority unless the Board of Directors determines by rule to require a greater number of affirmative votes for particular actions to be taken by the Finance Port Authority. No vacancy in the membership of the Board of Directors shall impair the rights of a quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the Finance Port Authority. Each member of the Board shall serve without compensation, but may receive reimbursement for the member's reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of the member.
The Columbus-Franklin County Finance (Port) Authority Board of Directors was created pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 4582.21 through 4582.59, Franklin County Board of Commissioners Resolution No. 200-06 dated March 4, 2006 and Columbus City Council Ordinance No. 0540-2006 dated March 13, 2006. The membership of the Board shall at all times comply with Section 4582.27 of the Ohio Revised Code or any successor provision thereto.
Each member of the Board of Directors shall hold office from the date of appointment until the end of the term for which the member was appointed, except as provided below. Upon the expiration of the term of any incumbent member of the Board, and if any position on the Board shall become vacant for any reason, that position on the Board shall be filled by the appointing authority that apppointed the incumbent or predecessor member, and in the same manner that the incumbent or predecessor was appointed. Each member shall serve for a term of four years except in the case of initial appointees who may serve shorter terms or any person appointed to fill a vacancy who shall serve only for the unexpired term. Any member of the Board shall continue in office subsequent to the expiration date of the member's term until the member's successosr takes office. All Directors so appointed shall serve for a term of four years, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve only for the unexpired term. Any member of the Board shall continue in office subsequent to the expiration date of the member's term until the member's successor takes office. A member of the Board is eligible for reappointment.

Board Meetings

The Grange Bank
605 South Front Street, Suite 100
Columbus, OH, 43216

Board Contact

Jean Carter-Ryan
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
37 North High Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-225-6068

Members

Columbus/Franklin County Affordable Housing Trust Corporation Board of Trustees

The members of the Columbus/Franklin County Affordable Housing Trust Corporation Board of Trustees were appointed jointly by the Board of Commissioners and the Mayor of the City of Columbus. The function of this Board is to create and invest in the Trust Corporation to help finance the construction of quality homes and apartments. The Board shall consist of eleven (11) members to be appointed jointly by the Board of Commissioners and the Mayor of the City of Columbus.
Resolution No. 685-01, adopted by the Board of Commissioners on June 19, 2001.
Three (3) members shall be appointed to a one (1) year term; four (4) members shall be appointed to a two (2) year term; and four (4) members shall be appointed to a three (3) year term. After initial appointment, terms shall be for a period of three (3) years.

Board Meetings

Housing Trust Offices
185 South Fifth Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are scheduled bi-monthly.

Board Contact

Steven Gladman (or Susan Jones)
185 South Fifth Street, Suite 201
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-228-6488

Members

Community Planning Committee

The membership of the Community Planning Committee (originally referred to as a council) was established by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners to meet the terms of Ohio Revised Code Section 329.06 as it was enacted as part of HB 408, the welfare reform legislation enacted in 1997. In response to the welfare reform legislation, the Committee has include broad community membership. The members primarily represent community organizations and publc agencies (i.e., bargaining unit members, management representatives from Job and Family Services, individuals involved in human services in the community). The Committee is consulted for review of the PRC plan and the implementation of Chapters 5107 (Ohio Works First) and 5108 (Prevention, Retention and Contngency) of the Ohio Revised Code.

There are no term limits.

Board Contact

Anthony Trotman
80 East Futon Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-5813

Members

Community Shelter Board of Trustees

The Board shall consist of seventeen (17) members as follows: -Four (4) appointed by the City of Columbus -Four (4) appointed by the County Commissioners -Two (2) apponted by United Way -Two (2) appointed by the Greater Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce -One (1) apponted by the Metropolitan Area Church Council -One (1) appointed by the Board of Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services -One (1) appointed by charitable foundations -Two (2) at-large non-voting members

Pursuant to the Code of Regulations of the Commumity Shelter Board, each Trustee appointed to succeed any initial Trustee shall thereafter serve for a period of three (3) years.

Board Contact

Ms. Barbara Poppe
115 West Main Street, Lower Level
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-221-9195

Members

County Hospital Commission of Franklin County, Ohio

All members-at-large appointed by the County Commissioners. All hospital appointments recommended by the hospitals for approval by the County Commissioners. All appointees must be electors of Franklin County. Franklin County appointees are public or members-at-large. Each participating hospital recommends a member of its Board of Directors for approval by the County Commissioners.
Ohio Revised Code 339.14
Six (6) years

Board Meetings

Franklin County Board of Health
280 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
Last Wednesday of each month at 11:30 A.M., unless a holiday conflicts.

Board Contact

Franklin Hirsch
8130 Woodstream Drive, NW
Canal Winchester, OH, 43110-8029
740-653-4489

Members

Franklin County Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services Board (ADAMH)

Pursuant to Resolution No. 1029-89, this Board was created pursuant to ORC Section 340.021. Am. Sub. H.B. No. 317 which became effective on September 10, 1989, in part, reorganized the mechanisms for providing alcoholism, drug abuse, and mental health services at the local level. This Board shall consist of eighteen (18) members as described in ORC Section 340.02. -The Ohio Department of Mental Health shall appoint four (4) members. -The Director of the Ohio Department of Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services shall appoint four (4) members. -The Board of Commissioners shall appoint tne (10 ) members. CRITERIA: County appointees do not have to fit into any category. However, the Director of Mental Health shall ensure that appointees include a practicing psychiatrist or physician, a mental health professional, a consumer, and a parent or relative of a consumer, and the Director of Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services shall ensure that appointees include a treatment specialist, an advocate of alcohol and drug addiction services, a consumer and a family representative of a consumer.
Ohio Revised Code 340.021 Resolution No. 1029-89, adopted October 17, 1989 Am. Sub. H.B. No. 317 Am. Sub. H.B. No. 317 which became effective on September 10, 1989, in part, reorganized the mechanisms for providing alcoholism, drug abuse, and mental health services at a local level.
The terms of office shall be for a period of four (4) years after initial appointment with terms to commence on July 1 of each year. Pursuant to Section 27 of Am. Sub. H.B. 317, the current members of the Board f/k/a Franklin County Mental Heatlh Board will serve as members of this Board until the completion of their current terms.

Board Meetings

Alcohol, Drug & Mental Health Board
Board Room
447 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are held every fourth Tuesday at 5:45 P.M.

Board Contact

David A. Royer
447 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-224-1057

Members

Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities

-Five (5) members appointed by the County Commissioners -Two (2) members appointed by the Judge of the Probate Court CRITERIA: Each member must be a resident of Franklin County. Of the five (5) County Commissioners' appointees, two (2) shall be parents of persons eligible for and currently receiving services, (of which one [1] should be a parent of a person eligible for and currently receiving adult services and the other should be a parent of a person eligible for and currently receiving services for pre-school or school age children). Of the two (2) Probate Court appointees, at least one (1) shall be a family member of a person eligible for or currently receiving services in a public or private residential facility.
Ohio Revised Code 5126.02 Senate Bill 156
Pursuant to Senate Bill 156, passed January, 1992, ORC 5026.02 was amended to reflect that terms be for a period of four (4) years instead of the former three (3) year term.

Board Meetings

Franklin County Board of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities
2879 Johnstown Road
Columbus, OH, 43219
Board meetings are generallly held the 4th Thursday of the month at 5:00 P.M.

Board Contact

Jed Morison
2879 Johnstown Road
Columbus, OH, 43219
614-342-5949

Members

Franklin County Board of Parks & Recreation (Columbus Baseball Team, Inc)

Pursuant to County Commissioners Resolution and ORC, the creation of a Board of Parks and Recreation was authorized consisting of seven (7) trustees.
Ohio Revised Code 755.130 Board of Commissioners Resolution dated September 28, 1976.
The terms of members are to be determined at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. Current Board appointments have been for a period of three (3) years.

Board Contact

Kenneth A. Schnacke
1155 West Mound Street
Columbus, OH, 43223
614-255-3590

Members

Franklin County Board of Zoning Appeals

CRITERIA: Appointees must reside in unincorporated areas of Franklin County but cannot reside in the following townships as they have their own Zoning Commission: -Jackson Township -Jefferson Township -Perry Township -Plain Township -Prairie Township -Washington Township
Ohio Revised Code 303.13
Terms . . . shall be of such length and so arranged that the term of one member will expire each year. Five (5) year terms.

Board Meetings

Commissioners Hearing Room
373 South High Street, 26th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
Hearings are held on the third Monday of each month at 1:30 P.M.

Board Contact

James Schimmer
150 South Front Street FSL, Suite 10
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7301

Members

Franklin County Children Services Board

The Board consists of five (5) to fifteen (15) members. As of August 8, 1996, State law changed and the court-appointed position on the Board was eliminated. CRITERIA: The Board shall consist of the elected Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee, and the remaining members to be appointed by the County Commissioners.
Ohio Revised Code 5153.07 and 5153.08
Four years - no limit as to number of terms

Board Meetings

Franklin County Children Services
Third Floor Board Room
855 West Mound Street
Columbus, OH, 43223
Meetings are held the last Thursday of each month.

Board Contact

Eric Fenner
855 West Mound Street
Columbus, OH, 43223
614-275-2650

Members

Franklin County Community Based Correction Facility Governing Board

Pursuant to House Bill 162, signed into law on July 11, 2006, oversight authority for the Cummunity Based Correction Facility was transferred from the Court of Common Pleas to a Facility Governing Board, creating an agency that is separate and independent from the Franklin County organizational structure. Two thirds of the appointments to the Board will be made by the Judicial Advisory Board and the remaining third will be provided by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners. Of the initial appointments, one-third shall be appointed for one-year terms, one-third shall be appointed for two-year terms, and the remaining one-third shall be appointed for a three-year term. Thereafter, terms of persons appointed to the facility governing board shall be for a three-year term, with each term ending on the same day of the month of the year as did the term it succeeds.
House Bill 162, signed into law July 11, 2006
After initial terms, terms shall be for a period of three years.

Board Contact

Atiba Jones
369 South High Street, 4th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7492

Members

Franklin County Community Corrections Planning Board

Pursuant to BOC Resolution adopted August 10, 1983, the Franklin County Community Corrections Planning Board was created. There is no cap as to the number of members on the Board. The organizational makeup of the Board was changed by the State (Amended Senate Bill 258) requesting that a County Commissioner be included on the Board. Pursuant to Senate Bill 2 (July 1, 1996), the makeup of the Board was changed to reflect additional members to represent a victim of crime, administrator from the County Jail or Workhouse, and the Municipal Court. Pursuant to Resolution No. 888-00, the expiration date for Board members was changed from the August 31st date to an expiration date of January 30th in order to align their terms with those of the Franklin County Criminal Justice Planning Board members. CRITERIA: Appointees to consist of members representing the public, law enforecment, prosecution, judiciary, corrections, officials from the City of Columbus, a County Commissioner, a victim of crime, administrator from the County Jail or Workhouse, and the Municipal Court. A local Corrections Planning Board shall consist of the following members: -Administrator of a County, multi-county, muncipal, municipal-county or multi-county municipal jail or workhouse -A County Commissioner -A Judge of the Court of Common Pleas -An attorney whose practice of law primarily involves the representation of criminal defendants -The chief law enforcement officer of the largest municipal corporation -The County Sheriff -One or more prosecutors -One or more representatives of the public -One or more additional representatives of the law enforcement community -One or more additional representatives of the judiciary -One or more additional representatives of the field of corrections Offcials from the largest municipal corporation -A victim of crime -Municipal Court Pursuant to Amended State Bill 258, the organizational makeup of the Board was changed by the State requesting that a County Commissioner be included on the Board.
Ohio Revised Code 5149.34 Board of Commissioners Resolution, adopted August 10, 1983, created the Franklin County Community Corrections Planning Board Amended Senate Bill 258 Senate Bill 2, effective July 1, 1996 Board of Commissioners Resolution 888-00, adopted August 22, 2000
The Board members are to serve for a term of one (1) year.

Board Contact

Kathy Crandall
373 South High Street, 25th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-5577

Members

Franklin County Community Development Advisory Board

The Board of County Commissioners established an eleven (11) member Community Development Advisory Committee, formerly known as the Franklin County Housing and Community Development Steering Committee, and formerly know as the Franklin County Housing, Community Development and Weatherization Steering Committee, to establish programs, policies and procedures, monitor program execution, and to advise the Board and its administering agent, MORPC, on overall community development issues in Franklin County. CRITERIA: The Committee shall consist of five (5) local officials and six (6) resource persons drawn from any of the following: a HUD program beneficiary, a HUD program beneficiary representative, a social services representative, an economic development representative, a senior citizen, a senior citizen programming representative, and up to two (2) housing representatives (a reflection of the large percentage of county funds devoted to housing initiatives. PURPOSE: To advise and make recommendations to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners on policies and procedures related to the county's receipt and allocation of HUD entitlement funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI) programs.
The Citizen Participation Plan as adopted by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners (and the corresponding Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) regulations codified in 24CFR Part 570 - which require such a board as a condition of the receipt of HUD dollars).
Terms to be for a period of two (2) years.

Board Meetings

Economic Develoment & Planning Department
280 East Broad Street, 1st Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are held two to three times a year, usually the last Wednesday of the month at noon.

Board Contact

Mark S. Paxson
280 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-5578

Members

Franklin County Community Improvement Corporation Board of Trustees

The Franklin Community Improvement Corporation (FCIC) Board of Trustees was created to assist the Rickenbacker Port Authority in the economic development of the Rickenbacker Air Industrial Park. Pursuant to Article 2, Section 2.,2 of the Code of Regulations, the Board of Trustees shall consist of five (5) members as follows: -Two (2) Trustees shall be appointed by Rickenbacker Port Authority. -Two (2) Trustess shall be appointed by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners. -One (1) Trustee shall be appointed by the other four (4) Trustees of the FCIC.
Ohio Revised Code 1724 Resolution No. 558-93, adopted on June 1, 1993
Mfembers shall serve for a period of one (1) year. The appointment dates of the Trustees are staggered as follows: -The Trustees appointed by the Rickenbacker Port Authority shall be appointed as of January 1. -The Trustees appointed by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners shall be appointed as of May 1. -The Trustees apponted by the FCIC shall be appointed as of September 1. The staggered appointment dates and one (1) year term provision was adopted by the FCIC as of May, 2000. On the date of adoption, all Trustees were serving multiple year terms ending on January 1. To transition to the new schedule, Section 2.2 states that upon the conclusion of the Trustees' current terms, the Trustees shall be appointed for a partial term to end on the new annual appointment date.

Board Contact

James Schimmer
150 South Front Street FSL, Suite 10
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7301

Members

Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority

The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 818-88 on July 12, 1988, creating a Convention Facilities Authority pursuant to ORC 351.02. The Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of eleven (11) members appointed in the manner delineated in ORC 351.04. Pursuant to Resolution No. 916-88, adopted July 26, 1988, members were appointed to the Board of Directors. CRITERIA: One (1) of the County apppointees must be a representative of the townships, one (1) must be a representative of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and one (1) must be a representative of a major business trade association located in the County. -Of the six (6) County appointees, not more than three (3) of the persons appointed shall be members of the same political party. -Of the three (3) Mayor appointees, not more than two (2) of the persons appointed shall be members of the same political party. -Of the persons appointed by the suburban mayors, two (2) shall not be members of the same political party.
Franklin County Board of Commissioners Resolution 818-88, dated July 12, 1988 Ohio Revised Code 351.02 & 351.04 Franklin County Commissioners Resolution No. 916-88, dated July 26, 1988
After initial appointment, terms shall be for a period of four (4) years pursuant to Resolution No. 818-88.

Board Contact

William Jennison
400 North High Street, 1st Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215-2800
614-827-2800

Members

Franklin County Criminal Justice Planning Board

The purpose of the Criminal Justice Planning Board is: -To exercise leadership in improving the quality of the criminal and juvenile justice systems in Franklin County. -To review, approve, and maintain general oversight of the Comprehensive Plan and the implementation of the Comprehensive Plans. -To review and comment on the overall needs and accomplishments of the criminal and juvenile justice systems in Franklin County. -To establish, as required to comply with ORC Chapter 181, task forces, ad hoc committee, and other committees, whose members shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Board. -To establish any rules that the Board considers necessary and that are consistent with these by-laws and federal and state law. CRITERIA: Appointees to consist of a majority of the local elected officials in the County and representatives from law enforcement agencies, courts, prosecuting authorities, public defender services, rehabilitation and correction agencies, community organizations, juvenile justice services agencies, professionals, and private citizens in the County.
Ohio Revised Code 181.55(B)(2) County Commissioners Resolution No. 322-00, adopted March 28, 2000
The Board members serve for a term of one (1) year with no limitation as to the number of terms a member may serve.

Board Meetings

Franklin County Courthouse
Meeting Room B
373 South High Street, 25th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are held quarterly with the potential for special meetings in the interim. Members are asked to attend the annual Criminal Justice Exposition.

Board Contact

Kathy Crandall
373 South High Street, 25th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-5577

Members

Franklin County Planning Commission

The Franklin County Planning Commission was created for the purpose of representation of the seventeen (17) townships in Franklin County to review subdivision plat requests, rezoning requests, and to complete Comprehensive Plans and updates for all townships. The Commission shall consist of eleven (11) members, the three (3) County Commissioners plus eight (8) members appointed by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners as follows: -One (1) at-large member representing the unicorporated areas. -One (1) at-large member representing a suburban municipality.
County Commissioners Resolution No. 1083-00 adopted October 17, 2000 Ohio Revised Code 713.22 and 713.23
After initial appointments, terms shall be for a period of three (3) years.

Board Meetings

Franklin County Courthouse Auditorium
373 South High Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
The Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1:30 P.M.

Board Contact

James Schimmer
150 South Front Street FSL, Suite 10
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7301

Members

Franklin County Public Defender Commission

The Commission shall consist of five (5) members as follows: -Three (3) appointed by the County Commissioners -Two (2) appointed by Presiding Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. CRITERIA: One (1) appointee from each appointing body must be an attorney admitted to the practice of law in this state.
Ohio Revised Code 120.13
After initial appointment, all appointments shall be for four (4) years.

Board Meetings

Franklin County Public Defender's Office
373 South High Street, 12th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are held at noon on Thursdays, at least four times a year.

Board Contact

Yeura Venters Esq.
373 South High Street, 12th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-3194

Members

Franklin County Rural Zoning Commission

CRITERIA: Appointees must reside in unincorporated areas of Franklin County but cannot reside in the following townships as they have their own Zoning Commission: -Jackson Township -Jefferson Township -Perry Township -Plain Township -Prairie Township -Washington Township This Commission was established in 1948.
Ohio Revised Code 303.04
Terms shall be of such length and so arranged that the term of one member will expire each year. Five (5) year terms.

Board Meetings

Franklin County Courthouse
Commissioners' Hearing Room
373 South High Street, 26th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 1:30 P.M.

Board Contact

James Schimmer
150 South Front Street FSL, Suite 10
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7301

Members

Franklin County Veterans Memorial Board of Trustees

CRITERIA: The Board shall consist of eleven (11) members. Of those eleven members, seven (7) must be honorably discharged veterans having served in one or more wars, and no more than six (6) members can be of the same political party.
Ohio Revised Code 345.01
On expiration of the original term, all appointments shall be for five (5) years.

Board Meetings

Franklin County Veterans Memorial
North Hall Dining Room
300 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are held in January and every other month thereafter (six times a year).

Board Contact

John Loree
300 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-221-4350

Members

Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District Board of Trustees

The creation of a joint recreation district is to provide for the continued management, operation, development, maintenance and repair of the Franklin Park Conservatory property after AmeriFlora ended. The District Board shall consist of seventeen (17) members as follows: -Eight (8) shall be appointed by the Mayor of Columbus, confirmed by City Council, and no less than four (4) shall be residents and qualified electors of the City of Columbus. -Six (6) shall be appointed by the Franklin County Commissioners and no less thatn three (3) shall be residents and qualified electors of Franklin County. -Three (3) shall be appointed by the State of Ohio.
County Commissioners Resolution No. 78-90, adopted January 16, 1990 - authorizing the formation of the Franklin Park Joint Recreation District County Commissioners Resolution No 79-90, adopted January 16, 1990 - establishing the Joint Recreation District Board. County Commissioners Resolution No. 861-92, adopted on September 8, 1992 - creating the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District Board pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 755.14 County Commissioners Resolution No. 800-96, adopted August 6, 1996 - authorizing a First Amendment to the Agreement to form the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District Board wherein the District Board membership was increased from ten (10) to seventeen (17) members.
After initial appointments, all appointed members shall serve for a term of three (3) years commencing on the first day of February and ending on the last date of January.

Board Contact

Bruce Harkey
1771 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH, 43203
614-645-8733

Members

Governing Board of Trustees of the Lincoln Theatre Association

The Lincoln Theatre, which is located in the King-Lincoln District, is an important redevelopment effort in the heart of Columbus. The Franklin County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of the local historic landmark and the opportunity its renovation represents in the preservation of our community's heritage and as an investment and redevelopment initiative for the betterment of this urban neighborhood. Pursuant to Resolution No. 944-06, dated December 12, 2006, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners has two appointments to this board.

Three (3) years

Board Contact

Larry James
500 South Front Street, Suite 1200
Columbus, OH, 43215-7631
614-228-5511

Members

Hamilton Township Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) #3 Housing Council and Tax Incentive Review Coun

The Community Reinvestment Area #3 was established to assist and encourage development in specific areas of the County that have not enjoyed reinvestment from remodeling or new construction. The boundaries of Community Reinvestment Area #3 (Hamilton Township) are as follows: Southwest intersection of Alum Creek and Rohr Road. The Council shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be citizenws of Franklin County. The Council shall be composed of the following: -One (1) member appointed by each member of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio. -Two (2) members appointed by the Franklin County Planning Commission. -The Housing Council to appoint two (2) residents of the political subdivision.
Ohio Revised Code 3735.65 through 3735.70 Resolution No. 871-99, adopted by the Board of Commissioners on September 7, 1999.
Terms shall be for a period of three (3) years.

Board Meetings

Commissioners' Hearing Room
373 South High Street, 26th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetins are held annually, prior to September 1, typically in July or August. Recommendations are approved by the Commissioners 60 days following the meeting.

Board Contact

James Schimmer
150 South Front Street FSL, Suite 10
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7301

Members

Heart of Ohio Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D)

The Heart of Ohio Resource Consevation and Development Council

Members

Hickory Chase Community Authority District Board of Trustees

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 623-07 on July 17, 2007, approving the petition for organization of the Hickory Chase Community Authority. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349, the Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 663-07 on July 31, 2007 creating the Hickory Chase Community Authority District Board of Trustees. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapater 349.04, the Board of Commissioners shall appoint by resolution at least three (3), but not more than six (6) trustees, one serving as a representative of local government for terms of two (2) years.
Ohio Revised Code 349
Two (2) years

Board Contact

James Schimmer
150 South Front Street FSL, Suite 10
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7301

Members

Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC) [formerly the Terrorism Advisory Team)

Pursuant to Resolution No. 619-03, the Terrorism Advisory Team for Franklin County was created pursuant to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency requirements to establish this entity to oversee the Department of Homeland Security first responder grant program. The Committee's role is to prevent duplication of equipment purchases throughout the County, over see the DHS funds and approve equipment recommendations that will pass to the agency's Executive Committee and then be provided to the Board of Commissioners for authorization to purchase. The Terrorism Advisory Team consists of representatives from all segments of the government community. The City of Columbus is required to have 25% of the team's members. The team represents the following organizations and disciplines: -County EMA -Local Police -Sheriff -Fire -EMS -Public Works -Health Department -County Commissioners -Township Trustees -Municipal -Others as determined by the County
County Commissioners Resolution No. 619-03, adopted July 8, 2003

Board Meetings

Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security
5300 Strawberry Farms Blvd.
Columbus, OH, 43230
Meetings are held the second Thursday of every month at 10:00 A.M.

Board Contact

Kathy Crandall
373 South High Street, 25th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-5577

Members

Human Services Levy Review Committee

The Human Services Levy Review Committee was created for the purpose of conducting ongoing financial reviews of social service agencies, evaluating program performance to voted levy objectives, to review social service levy requests, provide recommendations regarding proposed millage amounts and the timing of levy requests, and to provide holistic review of levy impacts on the community. The Committee shall be comprised of seven (7) members to serve for an indefinite term.
County Commissioners Resolution No. 311-99, adopted March 30, 1999 Ohio Revised Code 5705.19
Terms are indefinite.

Board Meetings

Franklin County Courthouse
373 South High Street, 26th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are held on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M.

Board Contact

Don L. Brown
373 South High Street, 26th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-5337

Members

Jefferson Township Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) #1 Housing Council

The Community Reinvestment Area #1 was established to assist in encouraging housing maintenance and economic and community development in areas that have not enjoyed reinvestments by remodeling or new construction. The boundaries of Community Reinvestment Area #1 (Jefferson Township) are as follows: -Taylor Road on the North -Taylor Station Road on the West -Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road on the East -Gahanna and/or Columbus existing corporation lines on the South Pursuant to Resolution No. 780-99, the expiration date for Community Reinvestment Area #1 was extended ot December 31, 2005. The boundaries of the Community Reinvestment Area #1 are expanded as follows: -To include land in the unincorporated area of Jefferson Township lying south of Taylor Road and west of Taylor Station Road. The Council shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be citizens of Franklin County. The Council shall be composed of the following: -One (1) member appointed by each member of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio. -Two (2) members appointed by the Franklin County Planning Commission. -The Housing Council to appoint two (2) additional members who shall be residents of Community Reinvestment Area #1.
Ohio Revised Code Sections 3735.65 to 3735.70 Resolution No. 1253-91, adopted December 17, 1991 Resolution No. 780-99, adopted August 3, 1999
Terms shall be for a period of three (3) years.

Board Meetings

Franklin County Commissioners' Hearing Room
373 South High Street, 26th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are held annually, prior to September 1, typically in July or August. Recommendations are approved by the Commissioners 60 days following the meeting.

Board Contact

James Schimmer
150 South Front Street FSL, Suite 10
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7301

Members

Joint Columbus and Franklin County Housing Advisory Board

The Joint Columbus and Franklin County Housing Advisory Board was established to review and recommend all requests for inducements of housing revenue bonds. The purpose of the Board is to review and advise the Board of County Commissioners on preliminary approval, inducement or issuance of proposed housing bonds. If tax monies are used, review and advise on housing strategy. The purpose of the Board is to review and advise the Board of County Commissioners on preliminary approval, inducement or issuance of proposed housing bonds. If tax monies are used, review and advise on housing strategy. The Housing Advisory Board shall consist of fifteen (15) members. Ten (10) to be appointed by the City of Columbus and five (5) to be appointed by Franklin County. The Board shall include a balanced representation of each of the following groups located in the City of Columbus and Franklin County in the following numbers: -Two (2 members representing institutions that lend money for housing. One (1) member shall be appointed by Columbus and one (1) shall be appointed by Franklin County. -Two (2) members representing non-profit builders and developers of housing. One (1) member shall be appointed by Columbus and one (1) member shall be appointed by Franklin County. -One (1) member representing for-profit builders and developers of housing shall be appointed by Franklin County. -One (1) member representing for-profit builders and developers of rental housing shall be appointed by Columbus. -One (1) member representing real estate brokers licensed under Chapter 5735 of the Ohio Revised Code shall be appointed by Columbus. -One (1) member representing persons with professional knowledge regarding local housing needs and fair housing issues in the City and County shall be appointed by Columbus. -Three (3) residents of areas of the political subdivisions served by the Housing Advisory Board that could receive housing assistance from the City and County. Two (2) of such residents shall be appointed by Columbus and one (1) such resident shall be appointed by Franklin County. -One (1) member representing the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority shall be appointed by Columbus. -Three (3) members who are elected officials of the political subdivisions served. Two (2) members shall be appointed by Columbus and one (1) member shall be appointed by Franklin County.
County Commissioners Resolution No. 199-93, adopted February 16, 1993 City of Columbus Ordinance No. 2885-92 Ohio Revised Code Sections 176.01 and 176.02
After initial appointments, all terms shall be for a period of three (3) years.

Board Meetings

Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission
285 East Main Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every other month (beginning in January) at 11:00 A.M.

Board Contact

Kathy Werkmeister
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission
285 East Main Street
Columbus, OH, 43015
614-228-2663

Members

Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC)

The Commission shall consist of: -The three (3) County Commissioners -The Franklin County Engineer -Three (3) appointed members of the Columbus Development Commission -One (1) member from each municipal corporation. -Ten (10) members-at-large to be appointed by the County Commissioners. -Three (3) members-at-large to be appointed by the City of Columbus.
Ohio Revised Code 303.02
Three (3) years.

Board Meetings

MORPC
285 East Main Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are held ten to eleven times per year on Thursdays at 1:30 P.M.

Board Contact

Chester Jourdan
285 East Main Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-228-2663

Members

Pinnacle Community Infrastructure Financing Authority Board of Trustees

Pursuant to Resolution No. 222-04, the County Commissioners approved the petition for the organization of the Pinnacle Community Infrastructure Financing Authority pursuant to ORC Chapter 349. The Board adopted Resolution No. 275-04, creating the Pinnancle Community Infrastructure Financing Authority, also pursuant to ORC 349. Pursuant to Section 6 of Resolution No. 275-04 and ORC 340.04, said Board of Trustees shall consist of seven (7) members as follows: -Three (3) citizen members appointed by the Board of Commissioners representing the interests of present and future residents of the District. -One (1) appointed by the Board of Commissioners to serve as a representative of local government. -Three (3) appointed by the developer (M/I Homes of Central Ohio, LLC and Pinnacle Development Company of Grove City, Ltd.) The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 372-05 approving the establishment of a procedure for the succession of the appointed members of the Board of Trustees of the Pinnacle Community Infrastructure Financing Authority. These procedures are detailed in the Resolution.
County Commissioner Resolution No. 222-04, dated March 16, 2004 Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349 County Commissioners Resolution No. 275-04, adopted March 30, 2004 County Commissioners Resolution No. 372-05, adopted May 10, 2005
After initial appointments, members shall serve for a term of two (2) years.

Board Meetings

City of Grove City Council Chambers
City Hall
4035 Broadway
Grove City, OH, 43123
Meetings are held annually and as called by the board.

Board Contact

Emment Kellly
100 South Third Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-227-4291

Members

Rickenbacker Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) #2 Housing Council

The Community Reinvestment Area #2 was established to assist in encouraging housing maintenance and economic and community development. The boundaries of Community Reinvestment Area #2 are as follows: 619 acres in the northern portion of the 1,600 acre Rickenbacker Air Industrial Park adjacent to Route 317. Pursuant to Resolution No. 102-97, the expiration date for Community Reinvestment Area #2 was extended to February 28, 2002. The boundaries of Community Reinvestment Area #2 were expanded as follows: 2326.400 additional acres, bringing the total acreage to 2945.56. Pursuant to Resolution No. 253-02, the expiration date for Community Reinvestment Area #2 was extended to February 28, 2007. The Council shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be citizens of Franklin County. The Council shall be composed of the following: -One (1) member appointed by each member of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio. -Two (2) members appointed by the Franklin County Planning Commission. -The Housing Council to appoint two (2) additional members who shall be residents of the Community Reinvestment Area #2.
Ohio Revised Code Sections 3735.65 to 3735.70 Resolution No. 204-92, adopted by the Board of Commissioners on February 25, 1992 Resolution No. 102-97, adopted by the Board of Commissioners on February 11, 1997 Resolution No. 253-02, adopted by the Board of Commissioners on February 26, 2002
Terms shall be for a period of three (3) years.

Board Meetings

Commissioners' Hearing Room
373 South High Street, 26th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are scheduled annually, prior to September 1, typically in July or August. Recommendations are approved by the Commissioners 60 days following the meeting.

Board Contact

James Schimmer
150 South Front Street FSL, Suite 10
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7301

Members

Riggins Road Community Authority District Board of Trustees

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 577-07 on July 3, 2007, approving the petition for organization of the Riggins Road Community Authority. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349, the Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 595-07 on July 10, 2007 creating the Riggins Road Community Authority District Board of Trustees. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349.04, the Board of Commissioners shall appoint by resolution at least three (3), but not more than six (6) trustees, one serving as a representative of local government for terms of two (2) years.
Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349
Two (2) years

Board Contact

James Schimmer
150 South Front Street FSL, Suite 10
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7301

Members

Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio Board of Trustees (SWACO)

The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 567-89, creating the Franklin County Regional Solid Waste Management Authority pursuant to ORC 343.011. The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio Board of Trustees consisted of seven (7) members until the passage of Senate Bill 153, 120th General Assembly, when two (2) additional members were added, to be appointed by the Solid Waste Authority, with terms ending on November 1. -One shall be the President of the Board of County Commissioners or designee. -One shall be the Mayor of Columbus or designee. -One shall be the County Health Commissioners or designee. -One shall be chosen by the Township Trustees Association. -One shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. -One shall be appointed by the City of Columbus. -The seventh members to be chosen by the other six. -One representing industrial, commercial, or institutional generators of solid wastes within the district to be appointed by the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio. -One representing the general interests of citizens to be appointed by the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio.
County Commissioners Resolution No. 567-89, adopted June 6, 1989 Ohio Revised Code 343.011 Senate Bill 153, 120th General Assembly
After initial appointments, all appointed members shall serve for a term of two (2) years.

Board Meetings

Administrative Office Building
4239 London Groveport Road
Grove City, OH, 43123
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 1:00 P.M.

Board Contact

Michael Long
6220 Young Road
Grove City, OH, 43123
614-871-5100

Members

Tax Incentive Review Council of the City of Grove City and the Village of Urbancrest Enterprise Zone

Pursuant to Resolution No. 63-04, adopted by the Board of Commissioners on January 27, 2004, the City of Grove City and the Village of Urbancrest Enterprise Zone was established pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Sections 5709.61 through 5709.69, for the purpose of establishing, expanding, renovating or occupying facilities and hiring new employees and preserving jobs within said zones in exchange for specified local tax incentives granted by the County. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.85, the Tax Incentive Review Council shall consist of Nine (9) members as follows: • One (1) member appointed by each member of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio. • Two (2) members appointed by the Mayor of the City of Grove City. • Two (2) members appointed by the Mayor of the Village of Urbancrest. • One (1) member appointed by the South-Western City School District. • The Franklin County Auditor.
County Commissioners Resolution No. 63-04, adopted January 27, 2004 Ohio Revised Code 5709.01 through 5709.69 Ohio Revised Code 5709.85
Terms shall be for a period of three (3) years.

Board Meetings

Commissioners' Hearing Room
373 South High Street, 26th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are held annually, prior to September 1, typically in July or August. Recommendations are approved by the Commissioners 60 days following the meeting.

Board Contact

James Schimmer
150 South Front Street FSL, Suite 10
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7301

Members

Tax Incentive Review Council of the City of Hilliard Enterprise Zone

Pursuant to Resolution No. 1058-97, adopted by the Board of Commissioners on November 18, 1997, the City of Hilliard Enterprise Zone was established pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.632(A)(2), for the purpose of establishing, expanding, renovating or occupying facilities and hiring new employees and preserving jobs within said zone in exchange for specified local tax incentives granted by the County. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.62(A)(2), the Tax Incentive Review Council shall consist of Eight (8) members as follows: • One (1) member appointed by each member of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio. • Two (2) members appointed by the Mayor with Council approval. • One (1) member appointed by the Hilliard City School District. • One (1) member appointed by the Tolles Technical Center. • The Franklin County Auditor.
County Commissioners Resolution No. 1058-97, adopted November 18, 1997 Ohio Revised Code 5709.632(A)(2) Ohio Revised Code 5709.62(A)(2)
Terms shall be for a period of three (3) years.

Board Meetings

Commissioners' Hearing Room
373 South High Street, 26th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are held annually, prior to September 1, typically in July or August. Recommendations are approved by the Commissioners 60 days following the meeting.

Board Contact

James Schimmer
150 South Front Street FSL, Suite 10
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7301

Members

Tax Incentive Review Council of the Franklin and Prairie Townships Enterprise Zone

Pursuant to Resolution No. 127-90, adopted by the Board of Commissioners on February 6, 1990, the Franklin and Prairie Townships Enterprise Zone was established pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Sections 5709.61 through 5709.66, for the purpose of establishing, expanding, renovating or occupying facilities and hiring new employees and preserving jobs within said zones in exchange for specified local tax incentives granted by the County. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.63(B), the Tax Incentive Review Council shall consist of Nine (9) members as follows: -One (1) member appointed by each member of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio. -Two (2) members appointed by Franklin Township. -Two (2) members appointed by Pairie Township. One (1) member appointed by the South-Western City School District. -The Franklin County Auditor.
County Commissioners Resolution No. 127-90, adopted February 6, 1990 Ohio Revised Code Sections 5709.61 through 5709.66 Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.63(B)
Terms shall be for a period of three (3) years.

Board Meetings

Commissioners' Hearing Room
373 South High Street, 26th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are held annually, prior to September 1, typically in July or August. Recommendations are approved by the Commissioners 60 days following the meeting.

Board Contact

James Schimmer
150 South Front Street FSL, Suite 10
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7301

Members

Tax Incentive Review Council of the Groveport/Madison Enterprise Zone

Pursuant to Resolution No. 435-00, adopted by the Board of Commissioners on May 2, 2000, the Village of Groveport Enterprise Zone was established pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.632(A)(2), for the purpose of establishing, expanding, renovating or occupying facilities and hiring new employees and preserving jobs within said zone in exchange for specified local tax incentives granted by the County. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.85, the Tax Incentive Review Council shall consist of seven (7) members as follows: -One (1) member appointed by each member of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio. -Two (2) members appointed by the Mayor with Council approval. -One (1) member appointed by the Groveport/Madison School District. -The Franklin County Auditor.
County Commissioners Resolution No. 435-00, adopted May 2, 2000 Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.632(A)(2) Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.85
Terms shall be for a period of three (3) years.

Board Meetings

Commissioners' Hearing Room
373 South High Street, 26th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are held annually prior to September 1, typically in July or August. Recommendations are approved by the Commissioners 60 days following the meeting.

Board Contact

James Schimmer
150 South Front Street FSL, Suite 10
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7301

Members

Tax Incentive Review Council of the Jefferson Township Enterprise Zone

Pursuant to Resolution No. 1087-94, adopted by the Board of Commissioners on November 15, 1994, the Jefferson Township Enterprise Zone was established pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.632(A)(2), for the purpose of establishing, expanding, renovating or occupying facilities and hiring new employees and preserving jobs within said zone in exchange for specified local tax incentives granted by the County. Pursuant to Resolution No. 248-98, adopted by the Board of Commissioners on March 19, 1998, the Jefferson Township Revised Enterprise Zone Guidelines were accepted. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.85, the Tax Incentive Review Council shall consist of ten (10) members as follows: -One (1) member appointed by each member of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio -Two (2) members appointed by the Jefferson Township Trustees. -One (1) member appointed by the Gahanna/Jefferson City School District. -One (1) member appointed by the Licking County Joint Vocational School. -One (1) member appointed by the Eastland Career Center. -One (1) member appointed by the Licking Heights Local School District. -The Franklin County Auditor
County Commissioners Resolution No. 1087-94, adopted November 15, 1994 Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.632A)(2) County Commissioner Resolution No. 248-98, adopted March 19, 1998 Ohio Revised Code Section 7909.85
Terms shall be for a period of three (3) years.

Board Meetings

Commissioners' Hearing Room
373 South High Street, 26th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are held annually, prior to September 1, typically in July or August. Recommendations are approved by the Commissioners 60 days following the meeting.

Board Contact

James Schimmer
150 South Front Street FSL, Suite 10
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7301

Members

Tax Incentive Review Council of the Village of New Albany Enterprise Zone

Pursuant to Resolution No. 924-96, adopted by the Board of Commissioners on September 17, 1996, the Village of New Albany Enterprise Zone was established pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.632(A)(2) for the purpose of establishing, expanding, renovating or occupying facilities and hiring new employees and preserving jobs within said zone in exchange for specified local tax incentives granted by the County. Pursuant to Resolution No. 421-99, adopted by the Board of Commissioners on May 4, 1999, the boundaries of the Village of New Albany Enterprise Zone were expanded. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.62(A) and (B), the Tax Incentive Review Council shall consist of seven (7) members as follows: -One (1) member appointed by each member of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio. -Two (2) members appointed by the Mayor with Council approval. -One (1) member appointed by the Plain Local School District. -The Franklin County Auditor.
County Commissioner Resolution No. 924-96,adopted September 17, 1996 Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.632(A)(2) County Commissioners Resolution No. 421-99, adopted May 4, 1999 Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.62(A)
Terms shall be for a period of three (3) years.

Board Meetings

Commissioners' Hearing Room
373 South High Street, 26th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are held annually prior to September 1, typically in July or August. Recommendations are approved by the Commissioners 60 days following the meeting.

Board Contact

James Schimmer
150 South Front Street FSL, Suite 10
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7301

Members

Tax Incentive Review Council of the Village of Obetz Enterprise Zone

Pursuant to Resolution No. 935-00, adopted by the Board of Commissioners on September 12, 2000, the Village of Obetz Enterprise Zone was established pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.632(A)(2), for the purpose of establishing, expanding, renovating and occupying facilities and hiring new employees and preserving jobs within said zone in exchange for speficied local tax incentives granted by the County. The area requested to be designated as an Enterprise Zone includes the entire 4.8 square miles of incorporation of the Village of Obetz. The incorporated Village boundaries begin north of Williams Road and goes south to Rohr Road east at Swisher Road, and west to the CSX Railway. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.85, the Tax Incentive Review Council shall consist of eight (8) members as follows: -One (1) member appointed by each member of the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio. -Two (2) members appointed by the Mayor with Council approval. -One (1) member appointed by the Groveport Madison Local School District. -One (1) member appointed by the Hamilton Local School District. -The Franklin County Auditor.
County Commissioner Resolution No. 935-00, adopted September 12, 2000 Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.632(A)(2) Ohio Revised Code Section 5709.85
Terms shall be for a period of three (3) years.

Board Meetings

Commissioners' Hearing Room
373 South High Street, 26th Floor
Columbus, OH, 43215
Meetings are held annually prior to September 1, typically in July or August. Recommendations are approved by the Commissioners 60 days following the meeting.

Board Contact

James Schimmer
150 South Front Street FSL, Suite 10
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7301

Members

The Appointed Board of the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

The Board of Commissioners passed Resolution No. 833-85 providing for a .25 mill property tax levy to be submitted to the electorate of Franklin County at the General Election held on November 5, 1985. An agreement was signed by the Zoo Association, the City of Columbus, and Franklin County creating, upon passage of the tax levy, a new Executive Board consisting of eighteen (18) members: -Six (6) to be appointed by the Zoo Association. -Six (6) to be appointed by the Mayor of Columbus. -Six (6) to be appointed by the Franklin County Commissioners.
County Commissioners Resolution No. 833-85 County Commissioners Resolution No. 845-85 County Commissioners Resolution No. 263-87, adopted March 10, 1987
After initial appointments, terms shall be for a period of three (3) years. (Resolution No. 845-85) Pursuant to Resolution No. 263-87, adopted March 10, 1987, the terms of office of the appointees to the Appointed Board of the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium are to have terms expiring on December 31.

Board Meetings

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
9990 Riverside Drive
Powell, OH, 43065
Meetings are held the second Wednesday in February, April, June, August, and October. Annual meeting held on the second Wednesday in December.

Board Contact

Gerald W. Borin
9990 Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 400
Powell, OH, 43065-0400
614-645-3400

Members

The Big Darby Accord Advisory Panel

Pursuant to Resolution No. 864-06, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on November 14, 2006, the Board of Commissioners agreed to create the Big Darby Accord Advisory Panel to further implementatoin of the Big Darby Accord Watershed Master Plan. The Big Darby Accord Wastershed Master Plan recommended the creation of the Big Darby Accord Advisory Panel to advise participating jurisdictions on their implementation of the general land use plan and to offer recommendations on zoning applications, subdivisions plans, and site development plans for land located within the Big Darby planning area. The Big Darby Accord Advisory Panel will serve a multi-jursidictional area by coordinating the review of zoning and development plans to allow for responsible growth in the Big Darby Watershed, Franklin County, Ohio.
County Commissioners Resolution No. 864-06, adopted November 14, 2006
The Board of Commissioners shall appoint two members to the Big Darby Accord Advisory Panel for terms of three years after the initial appointments.

Board Contact

R. Lee Brown
280 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-719-8835

Members

The Board of Trustees of the Columbus Metropolitan Library

Ohio Revised Code 3375.22. Seven (7) members shall be appointed as follows: -Four (4) members appointed by the County Commissioners. -Three (3) members appointed by the Court of Common Pleas. CRITERIA: Appointees must be qualified electors of the Library District or County.
Ohio Revised Code 3375.22
Terms are for seven (7) years.

Board Contact

Patrick Losinski
96 South Grant Avenue
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-645-2275

Members

The New Albany Community Authority District Board of Trustees

The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 699-92 approving the petition for the organization of the New Albany Authority pursuant to Chapter 349, Ohio Revised Code. The Board adopted Resolution 860-92 creating The New Albany Community Authority District Board of Trustees pursuant to ORC 349.04. Said Board shall consist of seven (7) members as follows: -Three (3) citizens members appointed by the Board of Commissioners representing the interests of present and future residents of the District. -One (1) member appointed by the Board of Commissioners to serve as a representative of local government. -Three (3) members appointed by the Developer (The New Albany Company). The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 902-93 establishing the method for selection of successor members.
County Commissioners Resolution No. 699-92, adopted July 7, 1992 Ohio Revised Code 349 and 349.04 County Commissioners Resolution No. 860-92, adopted August 25, 1992 County Commissioners Resolution No. 902-93, adopted September 21, 1993
After initial appointments, members shall serve for a term of two (2) years.

Board Contact

Lisa Dinger
8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 120
New Albany, OH, 43054
614-939-8016

Members

Tremont Club Community Authority District Board of Trustees

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 578-07 on July 3, 2007, approving the petition for organization of the Tremont Club Community Authority. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349, the Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 596-07 on July 10, 2007 creating the Tremont Club Community Authority District Board of Trustees. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 394.04, the Board of Commissioners shall appoint by resolution at least three (3), but not more than six (6), trustees, one serving as a representative of local governnment for terms of two (2) years.
Ohio Revised Code 349
Two (2) years

Board Contact

James Schimmer
150 South Front Street FSL, Suite 10
Columbus, OH, 43215
614-462-7301

Members