Ind. Code ch. 9-14-9

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Ind. Code § 9-14-9-1 Establishment of bureau of motor vehicles commission

Sec. 1. The bureau of motor vehicles commission is established. The commission is a body corporate and politic, and though separate from the state, the exercise by the commission of the commission's powers constitutes an essential governmental function. The commission may sue and be sued and plead and be impleaded. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-15-1-1.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189.

Ind. Code § 9-14-9-2 Membership of commission board

Sec. 2. The commission board acts on behalf of the commission and consists of the following five (5) members: (1) Four (4) individuals, not more than two (2) of whom may be members of the same political party, who are appointed by the governor. An individual appointed under this subdivision: (A) serves for a term of four (4) years; (B) may not hold any other public office or serve as a state or local employee while serving as a commission board member; and (C) shall devote as much time as is needed to carry out the commission board's obligations, but is not required to devote full time to the commission board. (2) The commissioner, who: (A) shall serve as chair of the commission board; and (B) is responsible for calling commission board meetings. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-15-1-2(a).] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189.

Ind. Code § 9-14-9-3 Membership of commission

Sec. 3. The commission consists of the following: (1) All officers and employees of the license branches. (2) Other officers and employees designated by the commission board as commission employees. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-15-1-2(b).] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189.

Ind. Code § 9-14-9-4 Quorum

Sec. 4. Three (3) commission board members constitute a quorum. The consent of three (3) commission board members is required before any action may be taken. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-15-1-3.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189.

Ind. Code § 9-14-9-5 Salary per diem; reimbursement

Sec. 5. (a) Each member of the commission board appointed under section 2(1) of this chapter is entitled to: (1) the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b); and (2) reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. (b) The commissioner, in the capacity as chair of the commission board, is entitled to reimbursement as a state employee for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the chair's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-15-1-4.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189.

Ind. Code § 9-14-9-6 Duties

Sec. 6. The commission shall: (1) develop a statewide license branch budget; and (2) on a date specified by the budget agency of each even-numbered year, submit to the budget agency a proposed budget. [Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-16-3-2; subdivision (2) formerly 9-16-3-3.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189.

Ind. Code § 9-14-9-7 Tort claim immunity

Sec. 7. IC 34-13-3 applies to a claim or suit in tort against any of the following: (1) A member of the commission board. (2) An employee of the commission. (3) The commission. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-15-4-1.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189. Amended by P.L.111-2021, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 9-14-9-8 Commission property

Sec. 8. Property of the commission is public property devoted to an essential public and governmental function and purpose and is exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the state or a political subdivision of the state. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-16-2-4.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189.

Ind. Code § 9-14-9-9 Audit by state board of accounts

Sec. 9. The state board of accounts shall audit all accounts of the commission. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-15-3-1.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189.

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