Ohio Rev. Code § 122.952: Ohio defense and space advisory commission.

(A) The Ohio defense and space advisory commission is created within the department of development. The commission shall consider strategies to promote the defense and aerospace industries in this state.

(B) The duties of the Ohio defense and space advisory commission include the following:

(1) Advising the department of development on administration of the defense and aerospace industries expansion program under section 122.953 of the Revised Code, which may include recommending specific projects for grant consideration;

(2) Studying and developing comprehensive strategies to promote the defense and aerospace industries throughout the state;

(3) Encouraging communication and resource-sharing among individuals and organizations involved in the defense and aerospace industries, including business, the military, and academia;

(4) Issuing recommendations to the department of development regarding how to prepare the state for favorable outcomes related to federal military base realignment and closure processes and how to recruit international businesses to invest in the state for defense and aerospace industry purposes;

(5) Promoting research, development, and manufacturing of technology to counter unmanned aerial vehicle systems in the state;

(6) Considering policies intended to improve quality of life for service members and veterans.

(C) Meetings of the Ohio defense and space advisory commission shall comply with section 121.22 of the Revised Code. Commencing in calendar year 2027, the commission shall meet at least six times per year.

(D) The Ohio defense and space advisory commission shall consist of the following members:

(1) The director of development, who shall serve as the chairperson of the commission;

(2) The adjutant general;

(3) Two members of the senate appointed by the president of the senate, one of whom shall be of the majority party and one of whom shall be of the minority party;

(4) Two members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, one of whom shall be of the majority party and one of whom shall be of the minority party;

(5) One individual with a background in or a knowledge of defense or aerospace industries, appointed by the governor;

(6) One individual with a background in or a knowledge of defense or aerospace industries, appointed by the president of the senate;

(7) One individual with a background in or a knowledge of defense or aerospace industries, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

Appointed members shall have no conflict of interest with the position. For purposes of this section, "conflict of interest" means taking any action that violates any provision of Chapter 102. or 2921. of the Revised Code. A member of the commission is deemed a public official for purposes of Chapter 2921. of the Revised Code.

No other individuals shall serve on the Ohio defense and space advisory commission ex-officio.

(E) The commission members are not entitled to compensation. All commission members are entitled to their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as such members, payable from the appropriations for the commission.

(F) Appointed commission members shall serve two year terms. Members of the general assembly who are appointed to the commission shall serve on the commission for the duration of the member's legislative term. Members may be reappointed. A member may be removed from service on the commission by the member's appointing authority. Vacancies shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment.

(G) The commission shall compile an annual report of its activities, findings, and recommendations and shall furnish a copy of the report to the governor, director of development, president of the senate, and speaker of the house of representatives not later than the thirty-first day of December of each year.