Ind. Code ch. 12-10-2

Ind. Code ch. 12-10-2
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Ind. Code § 12-10-2-1 "Commission" defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana state commission on aging established by this chapter. [1992 Revision Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 12-10-2-2 Establishment of commission

Sec. 2. The Indiana state commission on aging is established within the division. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-4-4(a).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 12-10-2-3 Membership

Sec. 3. (a) The commission consists of sixteen (16) members. (b) Not more than eight (8) members may be from the same political party. The members must be Indiana residents who are interested in the problems of the aging and the aged. (c) The governor shall appoint the members of the commission to ensure that the commission includes members representing the area agencies on aging as follows: (1) Three (3) members from the region served by Area 1 through Area 5. (2) Three (3) members from the region served by Area 6 through Area 9. (3) Three (3) members from the region served by Area 10 through Area 16. However, not more than two (2) residents of the same county may be appointed as members of the commission. (d) Beginning July 1, 2024, the commission must contain: (1) the executive director of the Indiana housing and community development authority or the executive director's designee; (2) at least one (1) member who is a: (A) direct provider of; or (B) service worker employed to provide; services provided through the division; (3) at least one (1) member who is: (A) a recipient; or (B) the caregiver of a recipient; of services provided through the division; and (4) one (1) citizen nominated by one (1) or more organizations that: (A) represent individuals with mental illness; and (B) have statewide membership. [Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subsection (a) formerly 4-28-4-4(b) part; subsection (b) formerly 4-28-4-4(b) part; subsection (c) formerly 4-28-4-5(a).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.131-2024, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 12-10-2-4 Term of office; termination

Sec. 4. (a) Subject to subsection (c), the term of a member of the commission is four (4) years. The term of a member filling a vacancy is for the remainder of the unexpired term. (b) The term of a member of the commission expires July 1, but a member continues in office until a successor is appointed. (c) A member of the commission serves at the will of the governor. The governor may terminate the appointment of a member of the commission by notifying the member, the chairman of the commission, and the director. [Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subsection (a) formerly 4-28-4-5(b) part; subsection (b) formerly 4-28-4-5(b) part; subsection (c) formerly 4-28-4-5(c).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.131-2024, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 12-10-2-5 Executive committee; election

Sec. 5. At its first meeting of each year, the commission shall elect a chairman, three (3) vice chairmen, and a secretary to serve for one (1) year. These officers are the executive committee of the commission. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-4-6.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 12-10-2-6 Quorum

Sec. 6. (a) Nine (9) members of the commission constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the commission. (b) Approval by nine (9) members of the commission is required for any action to be taken by the commission. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-4-7 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 12-10-2-7 Duties

Sec. 7. The commission shall do the following: (1) Encourage the study and discussion of the problems of the aging and the aged. (2) Promote the organization of and officially recognize voluntary councils for the study and discussion of problems of the aging and the aged. (3) Assist the division in the development of a comprehensive plan to meet the needs of the aged. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-4-8.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 12-10-2-8 Travel and other expenses; per diem

Sec. 8. Each member of the commission, each consultant to the commission, and each member of any advisory council established by the commission is entitled to the following: (1) Reimbursement for official traveling expenses and other expenses, as provided in the state travel policy and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. (2) Salary per diem, as provided in IC 4-10-11-2.1(b), for each day engaged in the official business of the commission. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-4-9.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
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