Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3304.50

The Ohio independent living council established and appointed by the governor under the authority of section 107.18 of the Revised Code and pursuant to the "Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992," 106 Stat. 4344, 29 U.S.C.A. 796d, shall appoint an executive director to serve at the pleasure of the council and shall fix his compensation. The executive director shall not be considered a public employee for purposes of Chapter 4117. of the Revised Code. The council may delegate to the executive director the authority to appoint, remove, and discipline, without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, or national origin, such other professional, administrative, and clerical staff members as are necessary to carry out the functions and duties of the council.