The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission is a regional planning and economic development agency which coordinates federal, state and local resources to encourage development in 12 southern Ohio counties: Adams, Brown, Clermont, Fayette, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton.
Established in 1967 as a not-for-profit corporation, the OVRDC was designated by the State of Ohio in 1977 as a Regional Planning and Development Organization. The OVRDC also serves as a Local Development District for the Appalachian Regional Commission and as an Economic Development District for the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration.
The OVRDC is governed by a Full Commission of more than 150 officials who meet semi-annually. Members include representatives of county and local governments, social agencies, minorities and the private sector. The aggregate membership from each county is referred to as a County Caucus.
Routine oversight of the OVRDC is provided by an Executive Committee with representation from all 12 OVRDC counties; the two largest cities in the district, Portsmouth and Chillicothe; and the minority community. The Executive Committee's monthly meetings are open to the public.
The OVRDC receives financial support from a combination of federal and state grants and local service contracts. Member counties also pay annual contributions to the OVRDC, with contributions based on each county's population according to the 1990 Census.
For a copy of OVRDC by-laws click the following link. OVRDC By-Laws
For more information about the OVRDC or specific programs, go to our programs & services page. For data resources contact our GIS department at:
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9329 State Route 220 East, Suite A
Waverly, OH 45690-9012 Phone: (740) 947-2853 In Ohio: 1(800) 223-7491 Fax: (740) 947-3468 |
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