ARTICLE VII. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 7.1 The general membership of the COUNCIL shall be open to any Stark County individual or organization whose personal interests, public responsibilities, or organizational mission is consistent with and supportive of the purpose and mission of the COUNCIL.

SECTION 7.2 A general membership in the COUNCIL may be accomplished by submitting a written request from the individual or organization to the COUNCIL, citing the nature and extent of their interests in the work of the COUNCIL, and indicating how their involvement can contribute to or enhance the accomplishments of the COUNCIL.

A COUNCIL general membership-in-good-standing shall become effective upon the thirtieth (30th) day following the receiving of a written membership request.

The Secretary of the COUNCIL shall forward written acknowledgment of general membership to the requesting entity.

ARTICLE VIII. DIRECTOR
SECTION 8.1 APPOINTMENT The Board shall authorize, and recommend to the Administrative Agent, a chief executive officer whose title shall be DIRECTOR.

SECTION 8.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of the DIRECTOR shall include without limitation, those duties prescribed in the official JOB DESCRIPTION for the DIRECTOR as approved by Resolution of the Board, and such other authority as may be authorized by Resolution of the Board.

SECTION 8.3 COMPENSATION The Board shall fix the compensation of the DIRECTOR following a written work performance evaluation, which shall be completed prior to the anniversary date of the employment of the DIRECTOR.

SECTION 8.4 OTHER COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT The Board shall provide for the compensation of the DIRECTOR for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the authorized performance of official duties, and may provide other compensation as deemed appropriate by Resolution of the Board.

ARTICLE IX. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
SECTION 9.1 ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT The COUNCIL shall by Resolution of the Board designate an Administrative Agent for the COUNCIL from among those public entities cited in Ohio Revised Code, Sec. 121.37, 3(b)(4).

9.1.1 The COUNCIL shall file an annual budget with its Administrative Agent, with copies filed with the County Auditor and with the Board of County Commissioners, unless the Board of County Commissioners is the Administrative Agent.

9.1.2 The COUNCIL's Administrative Agent shall ensure that all expenditures are handled in accordance with policies, procedures, and activities prescribed by state departments in rules or interagency agreements that are applicable to the COUNCIL.