Ind. Code ch. 14-20-15

Ind. Code ch. 14-20-15
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Ind. Code § 14-20-15-2 "Commission"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Lewis and Clark expedition commission established by section 3 of this chapter. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.203-2014, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 14-20-15-3 Establishment of commission

Sec. 3. The Lewis and Clark expedition commission is established. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.203-2014, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 14-20-15-3.3 Commission is successor to Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission; service of members

Sec. 3.3. (a) The commission is the successor in interest to all property, rights, contracts, liabilities, obligations, and duties of the Lewis and Clark bicentennial commission established by P.L.7-2001. (b) A member of the Lewis and Clark bicentennial commission established by P.L.7-2001 becomes a member of the commission without reappointment by the appointing authority. However, the member continues to serve on the commission at the pleasure of the appointing authority. As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.297.

Ind. Code § 14-20-15-4 Membership; terms; vacancies

Sec. 4. (a) The commission consists of the following members: (1) Two (2) members of the house of representatives, to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. The members appointed under this subdivision may not be members of the same political party. (2) Two (2) members of the senate, to be appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate. The members appointed under this subdivision may not be members of the same political party. (3) The governor or the governor's designee. (4) The director of the department of natural resources or the director's designee. (5) One (1) employee of the office of tourism development with expertise in the tourism or film industry, to be designated by the director of the office of tourism development (before July 1, 2020). After June 30, 2020, one (1) employee of the Indiana destination development corporation with expertise in the tourism or film industry, to be designated by the director of the corporation. (6) One (1) member of the Indiana historical society, to be appointed by the governor. (7) Three (3) Indiana citizens, to be appointed by the governor. Not more than two (2) members appointed under this subdivision may be members of the same political party. (b) The term of a member of the commission appointed under subsection (a)(6) or (a)(7) expires as follows: (1) For a member appointed under subsection (a)(6), June 30, 2025, and every fourth year thereafter. (2) For one (1) of the citizens appointed under subsection (a)(7), as determined by the governor, June 30, 2025, and every fourth year thereafter. (3) For two (2) of the citizens appointed under subsection (a)(7), as determined by the governor, June 30, 2027, and every fourth year thereafter. (c) A member of the general assembly appointed to the commission serves a two (2) year term that expires June 30 of an odd-numbered year. (d) A member of the commission appointed under subsection (a) serves at the pleasure of the member's appointing authority and may be reappointed to successive terms. (e) A vacancy on the commission shall be filled by the appropriate appointing authority. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy serves for the unexpired term of the individual's predecessor. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.229-2005, SEC.17; P.L.203-2014, SEC.10; P.L.78-2019, SEC.20; P.L.42-2024, SEC.120.

Ind. Code § 14-20-15-5 Chair; meeting notice

Sec. 5. (a) The governor or the governor's designee shall act as the chair of the commission. (b) The chair shall give notice of the date, time, and place of a meeting of the commission to the members of the commission at least ten (10) days before the meeting date by any of the following methods: (1) Mail. (2) Fax. (3) Telephone. (4) Electronic mail. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.203-2014, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 14-20-15-6 Permissible activities

Sec. 6. The commission may do the following: (1) Educate Indiana residents and the nation about Indiana's important role in the Lewis and Clark expedition. (2) Assist local governments and organizations with planning, preparation, and grant applications for Lewis and Clark expedition events and projects. (3) Coordinate state, local, and nonprofit organizations' Lewis and Clark expedition activities occurring in Indiana. (4) Act as a point of contact for national Lewis and Clark expedition organizations wishing to distribute information to state and local groups about grant opportunities, meetings, and national events. (5) Plan and implement appropriate events to commemorate the Lewis and Clark expedition. (6) Seek federal grants and philanthropic support for Lewis and Clark expedition activities. (7) Perform other duties necessary to highlight Indiana's role in the Lewis and Clark expedition. (8) Recommend the establishment of a nonprofit corporation under section 7 of this chapter. (9) Transfer funds received under IC 9-18-47 (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.5-26 and other property to a nonprofit corporation established under section 7 of this chapter. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.203-2014, SEC.12; P.L.198-2016, SEC.644.

Ind. Code § 14-20-15-6.5 Staff support

Sec. 6.5. The commission shall ensure that it has the staff support necessary to carry out the commission's duties under this chapter. As added by P.L.42-2024, SEC.121.

Ind. Code § 14-20-15-7 Nonprofit corporation to assist commission

Sec. 7. (a) The commission may recommend the establishment of a nonprofit corporation under IC 23-17 that is: (1) tax exempt; and (2) historically oriented; to assist in the duties and purposes of the commission. (b) If a corporation is established under subsection (a), the corporation shall: (1) operate exclusively for the benefit of; (2) perform the functions of; and (3) carry out the purposes of; the commission. (c) A corporation established under this section shall submit to the commission quarterly reports of the corporation's activities during the period. The reports must include the following: (1) A record of the following: (A) All money or other property received by the corporation as a donation, gift, devise, or bequest. (B) The conditions attached to the donation, gift, devise, or bequest, if any. (2) A record of all expenditures by the corporation during the period and the purposes of each expenditure. (3) A statement of activities the corporation anticipates undertaking during the following period. (d) The corporation established under this section is subject to audit by the state board of accounts. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 14-20-15-9 Expenses paid from Lewis and Clark expedition fund

Sec. 9. Except as provided in section 10(c) of this chapter, the expenses of the commission shall be paid from the money transferred to the commission from the Lewis and Clark expedition fund established by IC 9-18.5-26-4. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.203-2014, SEC.14; P.L.198-2016, SEC.645; P.L.42-2024, SEC.122.

Ind. Code § 14-20-15-10 Reimbursement of member expenses; source of payment of expenses of legislative members

Sec. 10. (a) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for mileage, traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4, and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. (b) Each member of the commission who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. (c) Each member of the commission who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this subsection shall be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.123.

Ind. Code § 14-20-15-11 Voting and nonvoting members; term of members

Sec. 11. (a) Each member of the commission who is a member of the general assembly is a nonvoting member. (b) The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members appointed to the commission are required for the commission to take action on any measure, including final reports. (c) A member of the commission serves at the pleasure of the person who appointed the member. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 14-20-15-12 Citizen advisory board

Sec. 12. The commission may establish a citizen advisory board to assist the commission in implementing this chapter. If the commission establishes a citizen advisory board under this section, the following apply: (1) The board consists of the following members: (A) Not more than seven (7) citizens appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. (B) Not more than seven (7) citizens appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate. (C) Not more than seven (7) citizens appointed by the governor. (2) The board has the duties determined by the commission. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 14-20-15-13 Public money acquired by the commission; accounts; vote; penalties

Sec. 13. (a) Money acquired by the commission is subject to Indiana law concerning the deposit and safekeeping of public money. (b) Money acquired by the commission shall be held in an account under the name of "The Lewis and Clark Expedition Commission". (c) Before money in the account described in subsection (b) may be disbursed from the account, a vote of the members of the commission must be held to approve the disbursement. (d) The money of the commission and the accounts of each officer, employee, or other person entrusted by law with the raising, disposition, or expenditure of the money or part of the money is subject to the following: (1) Examination by the state board of accounts. (2) The same penalties and the same provision for publicity that are provided by law for state money and state officers. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.203-2014, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 14-20-15-14 Reporting requirement

Sec. 14. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe: (1) official action taken; and (2) actionable items considered; by the commission during the preceding two (2) years. As added by P.L.161-2025, SEC.22.
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