Article VII & VIII

Article VII

Personnel

Section 1.This Council shall authorize the employment of an Executive Director, and other such personnel as may be necessary to perform the work of the Council, within the limits of the approved budget. The Executive Director shall be appointed by, and shall serve at the pleasure of, the Members.

Section 2.The Executive Director shall have the responsibility to manage the active operation of the Council; shall employ all personnel and supervise and control the work to be done by said personnel; shall keep active accounts of all property; shall be responsible for public relations and information; shall do and perform all other duties incident to the operation of the Council; shall assure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines; and perform other such duties as may be assigned or requested by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director shall prepare and administer personnel policies, job classifications, and a salary plan for employees.

Section 3.In the event of the resignation, extended absence, or incapacity of the Executive Director, the Board of Directors may employ such person or persons as necessary, on an interim basis, until the Executive Director either resumes their duties or a new Executive Director is appointed. Such person or persons so appointed on an interim basis may be compensated from funds available for that purpose.

Article VIII

Financial Matters

Section 1.Financial support for the Council shall be based upon grants, fees, and other income, as follows:

Grants. The Council shall actively pursue and apply for available grants.

Fees. The Members shall assign 100% of their revenue to the Council as a fee for membership. Associate Members shall be assessed based on the fee schedule developed by the Board of Directors.

Other Income. The Board of Directors may authorize contracts for the use of excess capacity, personnel, programs, and services, to provide other income.

Section 2.Fiscal management shall be under the control of a Treasurer, who shall be appointed by the Executive Director. The Treasurer shall have a school treasurer license. The Treasurer shall be responsible for all fiscal transactions and accounting procedures. The Treasurer shall develop and follow procedures for the receipt, deposit, investment, expenditure, and accounting of funds in a manner that is capable of being audited in accordance with the public accounting practices required for Ohio political subdivisions and the regulations of the Auditor of State. The Treasurer shall hold title to all property and equipment owned by the Council on behalf of its members.