Effective: March 23, 2015
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 84 - 130th General Assembly
(A) The position of Ohio poet laureate is hereby created. The Ohio poet laureate shall be appointed by the governor from a list of not less than three candidates recommended by the Ohio arts council based on qualifications developed by the arts council under division (F) of section 3379.03 of the Revised Code. The arts council shall submit its list of candidates to the governor not less than ninety days prior to the beginning of the Ohio poet laureate's term of office.
(B) The term of office for the Ohio poet laureate shall be for two years. The initial term shall begin on January 1, 2016.
(C) In the event of the death, resignation, or any other vacancy or inability to perform the duties of Ohio poet laureate during an individual's unexpired term of office, not later than sixty days after the vacancy occurs, the Ohio arts council shall recommend a candidate to the governor to serve as poet laureate for the remainder of that unexpired term of office.
(D) An individual may be reappointed to subsequent terms of office, at the discretion of the governor.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 33 | Education-Libraries
Chapter 3379 | Ohio Arts Council
Section 3379.01 | Ohio Arts Council Definitions.
Section 3379.02 | Ohio Arts Council.
Section 3379.03 | Duties of Council.
Section 3379.04 | Powers of Council.
Section 3379.05 | Purchase of Insurance Against Loss or Damage.
Section 3379.07 | Council to Receive and Administer Funds for Development of the Arts.
Section 3379.08 | Restrictions of Council Regarding Local Groups or Agencies Involved in the Arts.
Section 3379.10 | Per Cent for Arts Program - Definitions.