Ind. Code § 1-2-12-1 "Commission"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana arts commission established by IC 4-23-2-1.
As added by P.L.164-2005, SEC.1.
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in effectInd. Code § 1-2-12-2 "Selection committee"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "selection committee" refers to the committee described in section 4 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.164-2005, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 1-2-12-3 Selection of poet laureate
Sec. 3. The poet laureate of Indiana shall be selected under this chapter.
As added by P.L.164-2005, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 1-2-12-4 Establishment of selection committee
Sec. 4. (a) The selection committee consists of the following eight (8) members:
(1) Seven (7) members selected by the commission who represent diverse:
(A) geographic areas of Indiana; and
(B) areas of expertise;
including members who represent state educational institutions and private postsecondary educational institutions.
(2) The executive director of the commission.
(b) The executive director of the commission:
(1) is the chair of; and
(2) shall establish the meeting times and dates for;
the selection committee.
As added by P.L.164-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.3; P.L.39-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 1-2-12-5 Duties of selection committee
Sec. 5. The selection committee shall do the following:
(1) Meet on a biennial basis or as needed to select the poet laureate.
(2) Determine a method of selecting the poet laureate.
(3) Select a poet laureate.
(4) Subject to section 6 of this chapter, permit a person to be selected as poet laureate even if the person has previously served as poet laureate.
As added by P.L.164-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.39-2024, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 1-2-12-6 Poet laureate's term of service
Sec. 6. (a) A person selected as poet laureate serves a two (2) year term that begins January 1 following the poet laureate's selection.
(b) A person selected as poet laureate may serve one (1) additional consecutive term.
As added by P.L.164-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.39-2024, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 1-2-12-7 Duties of poet laureate
Sec. 7. The poet laureate shall do the following:
(1) Make a formal appearance at schools, libraries, and other educational facilities.
(2) Offer advice to the commission concerning ways to further the art of poetry in Indiana.
(3) Represent Indiana and the art of poetry to the education community and the public.
(4) Other activities as mutually agreed upon by the poet laureate and the commission.
As added by P.L.164-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.39-2024, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 1-2-12-8 Annual honorarium for poet laureate
Sec. 8. (a) The commission may pay the poet laureate an annual honorarium.
(b) The commission may pay for poet laureate activities as appropriate.
As added by P.L.164-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.39-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 1-2-12-9 Payment of expenses from commission funds
Sec. 9. All expenses and other payments permitted under this chapter shall be paid from appropriations to or other funds of the commission.
As added by P.L.164-2005, SEC.1.
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