(A) The Ohio thoroughbred racing advisory committee is hereby created to consist of three members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The members of the committee shall be residents of the state knowledgeable in the breeding and racing of thoroughbred horses. The Ohio thoroughbred horsemen’s association and representatives of Ohio thoroughbred race tracks may submit to the governor the names of persons whom they recommend for appointment as members of the committee. Terms of office shall be for three years, commencing on the first day of February and ending on the thirty-first day of January. Each member shall hold office from the date of his appointment until the end of the term for which he was appointed. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall hold office for the remainder of such term. Any member shall continue in office subsequent to the expiration date of his term until his successor takes office, or until a period of sixty days has elapsed, whichever occurs first.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 3769.084

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59

(B) The Ohio thoroughbred racing advisory committee shall advise and assist the state racing commission regarding the administration of the Ohio thoroughbred race fund created by section 3769.083 of the Revised Code.

(C) Members of the committee shall receive no compensation except that they shall be paid from the fund for the actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

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