As Adopted by the House 136th General Assembly Regular Session H. R. No. 8 2025-2026 Representative Manning A R E S O L U T I O N Relative to the appointment and salaries of the officials and employees of the House of Representatives and empowering the Majority Caucus Chief of Staff and Chief Administrative Officer to take administrative actions on behalf of the House. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF OHIO: BE IT RESOLVED, By the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly, that in addition to those officers previously or subsequently elected by resolution of the House, the Speaker is hereby authorized to appoint such additional staff as may be required for the purpose of facilitating the work of the House of Representatives and to fill any vacancies in positions as officers or employees; and be it further RESOLVED, That the officers and employees of the House of Representatives be compensated as determined by the Majority Caucus Chief of Staff and in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer, with the approval of the Speaker; and be it further RESOLVED, That compensation changes shall be made only upon the recommendation of the Majority Caucus Chief of Staff and in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 H. R. No. 8 Page 2 As Adopted by the House consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer, with the approval of the Speaker; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Majority Caucus Chief of Staff shall have the direct supervision and management of all officers and employees of the House of Representatives. The Clerk shall have the direct supervision and management of those employees who by reason of their duties fall within the specific area of responsibility of the Clerk. The Majority Caucus Chief of Staff, in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer or the Clerk as applicable, may discharge or direct the Chief Administrative Officer to discharge any officer or employee of the House of Representatives, with the approval of the Speaker; and be it further RESOLVED, That this resolution shall govern all actions taken by the 136th General Assembly and that all of the foregoing salaries be paid from the appropriate funds of the House of Representatives; and be it further RESOLVED, That except in cases in which the signature or approval of the Speaker is required by law, the Majority Caucus Chief of Staff and the Chief Administrative Officer of the House are hereby directed and empowered to act and sign on behalf of the House of Representatives as a public agency. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40