3379-3-08. Notice to the public

In accordance with division (F) of section 121.22 of the Revised Code, notification of the time and place of all regularly scheduled meetings of the council shall include, but not be limited to:

(A) Internet. Notice of all regular or special meetings shall be posted on the council's internet site: http://www.oac.ohio.gov, or any successor website.

(B) Statehouse press corps and electronic media. Notice of all regular and special meetings shall be given to the statehouse press corps and electronic media via distribution of press release. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the council shall not hold a special meeting unless it provides twenty-four hours advance notice to the news media that have requested notification, except in the event of an emergency requiring official action. In the event of an emergency , the member or members calling the meeting shall immediately notify the news media that have requested notification of the time, place, and purpose of such meeting, to the best ability of the council.

(C) Request in writing. Anyone wishing to be notified of any regular or special meeting of the council shall request the same in writing submitted to: "Ohio Arts Council, 30 E. Broad St, 33 Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3414." Such submittal shall include the address and phone number where notification can be made. The submittal shall be good for all meetings remaining during the fiscal year such submission is made. The fiscal year shall run from July first of any year to and including June thirtieth of the next year.

(D) Costs. The council may determine the reasonable expenses incurred by notification and may charge a fee to cover such expenses.

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 11/16/2018 and 11/16/2023
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3379.04
Rule Amplifies: 3379.04
Prior Effective Dates: 07/23/1984, 05/01/2000, 04/15/2014

Prior History: (Effective: 04/15/2014
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/24/2014 and 01/15/2019
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3379.04
Rule Amplifies: 3379.04
Prior Effective Dates: 7/23/84, 5/1/00)