The Consumer Affairs Board (“Board”) has been established by Chapter 201.02 Codified Ordinances of the County of Summit, Ohio. The Board has been established to promote the enforcement of laws relating to unfair, deceptive, or unconscionable sales practices, and predatory lending practices, and to educate consumers and businesses about laws relating to such practices. The Board will do any and all acts which may be necessary to assist the Director in the mediation of complaints filed in the Consumer Affairs Office. The Board shall consist of 11 members:

• The County Executive or their designee.
• The President of County Council or their designee.
• Prosecuting Attorney or their designee.
• The 8 remaining members are appointed by the Executive subject to confirmation by County Council:
  • At least 3 members shall represent a consumer interest group.
  • At least 3 members shall represent a business/financial interest group.
  • At least 2 members shall represent an economically disadvantaged interest group.
  • A member appointed to fill a vacancy serves the rest of the un-expired term.
• Three (3) members shall represent a consumer interest group. One member shall serve a two (2) year term. One member shall serve a three (3) year term. One member shall serve a four (4) year term.
• Three (3) members shall represent a business/financial interest group. One member shall serve a two (2) year term. One member shall serve a three (3) year term. One member shall serve a four (4) year term.
• Two (2) members shall represent an economically disadvantaged interest group. One member shall serve a two (2) year term. One member shall serve a three (3) year term. 
• The Board shall elect one member as Chair and another as vice chair, each to serve at the pleasure of the Board, and such other offices as it determines.

Compensation

• Members of the Board receive no compensation for their services.

Meetings

• The Board meets on the 1st Thursday of each month. Call (330) 643-2879 for meeting information, schedule and meeting location are subject to change.
• The Board meets at 3:00 p.m. Meetings last between 1 and 1 ½ hours. Public is invited to attend.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Annually review the programs of the Office of Consumer Affairs and make recommendations to the Director prior to the submitting of the annual budget.
• Prepare an annual budget and work program which shall be submitted to County Council.
• Submit an annual report to the County Executive and to the County Council.
• Direct the Office of Consumer Affairs in carrying out its duties.
• At the direction of the County Executive or by legislation of the County Council, the Board shall review and make recommendations on any matter related to consumer protection.

Becoming a Board Member

• If you are a resident of the county and would like to apply to be on the Consumer Affairs Board you should submit a letter stating why you would like to be on the Board and your resume to:
  
  County Executive Russell M. Pry
  175 S. Main Street, 8th Floor
  Akron, Ohio 44308

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