Bylaws & Governance

Each county in the OMEGA Region is eligible for representation. Appointments are made by each Board of County Commissioners with a minimum of three (3) representatives or one (1) representative for each ten thousand (10,000) persons, or major portion thereof, whichever is the greater number. Population counts are based on the latest decennial census as published by U.S. Census Bureau. Each municipality (city) is also eligible for membership with a minimum of one (1) representative for each ten thousand (10,000) persons or major portion thereof, whichever is the greater number based on the latest decennial census. Appointments are made by each member city’s governing body and are included in the representation of the entire county. Any member government with the minimum number of member representatives may have one (1) alternate member who may vote at membership meetings only when the appointed member representative of such member government is absent. It shall be the responsibility of the Board of County Commissioners in each county to assure that at least two-thirds (2/3) of the total number of persons appointed to serve on the membership of OMEGA are qualified by the State of Ohio as elected officials. Any person appointed to serve as a locally elected official, who for any reason no longer holds such an office, shall no longer be eligible to serve as a representative on the OMEGA membership rolls. Other eligible local governments may also participate in the OMEGA organization upon completion of an agreement between the local government and the Board of County Commissioners. Said agreement shall include the number of representatives allocated by the Board of County Commissioners from their total membership, the financial terms of membership and any other terms agreed upon between the two governments. Any such appointment representing membership or together local governments shall be made by that local government or a consolidation of such governments. For more details on OMEGA Membership view our Bylaws

Membership meetings are held in March and September. The March meeting is utilized as the Annual Meeting for the purpose of designating Executive Board Members and electing officers. Typically, Executive Board meetings are held in February, April, June, August, October, and December. Meetings are held in various locations throughout the OMEGA Region. For specific upcoming meeting times and locations, click here. Special meetings may be called by the President. For more details see our OMEGA Bylaws