(A) As used in this section, "specialized services" has the same meaning as in section 5123.081 of the Revised Code.

(B) Except as provided in division (C) of section 5126.033 of the Revised Code, none of the following individuals may be employed by a county board of developmental disabilities:

(1) An employee of an agency contracting with the county board;

(2) An immediate family member of an employee of an agency contracting with the county board unless the county board adopts a resolution authorizing the immediate family member's employment with the county board or the employment is consistent with a policy adopted by the board establishing parameters for such employment and the policy is consistent with Chapter 102. and sections 2921.42, 2921.421, and 2921.43 of the Revised Code;

(3) Except for an individual employed by a county board before October 31, 1980, the spouse, son, or daughter of a county commissioner of the county served by the county board .

(4) An individual who is employed by, has an ownership interest in, performs or provides administrative duties for, or is a member of the governing board of an entity that provides specialized services, regardless of whether the entity contracts with the county board to provide specialized services.

Amended by 132nd General Assembly File No. TBD, HB 49, §101.01, eff. 9/29/2017.

Amended by 129th General AssemblyFile No.127, HB 487, §101.01, eff. 1/1/2013.

Amended by 128th General Assemblych.127, SB 79, §1, eff. 10/6/2009.

Effective Date: 2005 SB10 09-05-2005