The Shelby County EMA is organized under ORC 5502.26. All political subdivisions within the county have entered into a written agreement to establish the county-wide agency.
Each political subdivision will select a representative to make up an advisory committee that will:
Appoint an executive committee through which the countywide agency will implement emergency management
Advise the executive committee on matters pertaining to countywide emergency management
The executive committee must consist of at least the following members: 1 county commissioner, 5 chief executives representing municipalities and townships, and 1 non-elected representative.
The agency is supported by the political subdivisions in the agreement. The executive board appoints a director to establish an emergency management program.
Members of the Executive Board for the Shelby County EMA
Bruce Metz, Village of Jackson Center representative, Chair
Julie Ehemann, Board of County Commissioners
Chuck Axe, Van Buren Township representative, Secretary
Tim Bender, Village of Anna representative
Randy Bensman, Green Township representative
Mark Shappie, Village of Fort Loramie representative