0147 - COMPENSATION

Governing Board members shall be compensated for meetings and travel in an amount equal to the maximum allowable compensation permitted by law including, but not limited to, R.C. 3313.12(A).

Additionally, Governing Board members shall be paid the maximum allowable compensation permitted by law including, but not limited to, R.C. 3313.12(C), for attendance at an approved training program.

Should applicable laws and regulations be amended to provide for an increase in the amount of compensation members may receive for the upcoming year, only newly elected and re-elected members shall be eligible to receive the increase, effective with the first day of their new or subsequent term. Current members shall continue to be paid at the rate in effect prior to the passage of the resolution and shall only receive the increased compensation, if re-elected, effective with the first day of their subsequent term.

Expenses of a Governing Board member incurred in the performance of his/her duties and expenses of a member-elect in training and orientation shall be paid from the Governing Board Service Fund, provided that each such member or member-elect submits a written statement of his/her expenses for approval by the Governing Board at its next regular meeting.

A Governing Board member shall be permitted to request coverage for himself/herself and/or family in the ESC’s group health and life insurance plan. This coverage is permissible only at the Governing Board member’s expense. This does not constitute “pecuniary interest” in any contract.

Within thirty (30) days after a Governing Board member takes office, s/he has an opportunity to become a member of the State Employees Retirement System in accordance with R.C. 3309.012 and A.C. 3309-1.

The Governing Board member shall notify the Treasurer/CFO whether or not s/he wishes to participate. The Treasurer/CFO shall ensure that the proper procedure is followed for completing the information required by the Retirement Governing Board.

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