Ind. Code ch. 25-1-6.5

Ind. Code ch. 25-1-6.5
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Ind. Code § 25-1-6.5-1 "Board"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board", except as provided in section 5 of this chapter, refers to any of the entities described in IC 25-0.5-5 or IC 25-0.5-7 and the board of licensure for professional geologists established by IC 25-17.6-2-1. As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.148-2023, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 25-1-6.5-2 Appointment; removal; terms

Sec. 2. (a) A member who was appointed to serve on a board under this title before July 1, 2019, shall serve the remainder of the appointed member's unexpired term and continue until: (1) the member is removed under section 4 of this chapter; or (2) a successor is appointed and qualified. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, a member appointed to a board under this chapter after June 30, 2019, serves a term of four (4) years, beginning on the date of appointment and continuing until: (1) the member is removed under section 4 of this chapter; or (2) a successor is appointed and qualified. (c) Notwithstanding any other law, a member appointed to a board under this chapter may serve multiple terms. As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.46.

Ind. Code § 25-1-6.5-3 Appointments within congressional districts

Sec. 3. Notwithstanding any other law, not more than two (2) board members may be appointed from the same congressional district. As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.101-2020, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-1-6.5-4 Removal; vacancies

Sec. 4. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a member who is appointed to a board under this chapter serves at the will and pleasure of the governor. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, a member who is appointed to a board under this chapter may be removed by the governor without cause. (c) Notwithstanding any other law, a member who is appointed to a board under this chapter must be removed if: (1) the member's license is suspended or revoked under this title; (2) the member has violated a rule or law under IC 4-2-6-4(a)(2) as determined by the state ethics commission created by IC 4-2-6-2; or (3) the member has been convicted of a crime (as defined under IC 33-23-1-4). (d) Notwithstanding any other law, a vacancy in the membership of a board under this chapter shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.46.

Ind. Code § 25-1-6.5-5 Appointments by governor; vacancies

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "board" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-0.5-10-1. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, an appointment to a board that is required to be made by the governor must be made within ninety (90) days of receiving notification of a resignation from the applicable board. (c) If the appointment cannot be made within ninety (90) days under subsection (b), the governor shall notify the Indiana professional licensing agency (established by IC 25-1-5-3). (d) If an appointment to a board that is required to be made by the governor is not made within ninety (90) days of the notification of the resignation from the applicable board, the Indiana professional licensing agency (established by IC 25-1-5-3) shall fill the vacancy: (1) within thirty (30) days after receiving notice under subsection (c); or (2) before the next meeting of the applicable board; whichever is earlier. However, the candidate must fulfill any applicable requirements for the vacancy on the board. (e) This section does not affect the manner by which recommendations are made to fill a vacancy to be appointed by the governor. As added by P.L.148-2023, SEC.8.
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