2013 Indiana Code TITLE 4. STATE OFFICES AND ADMINISTRATION ARTICLE 23. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS CHAPTER 32. NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
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Chapter 32. Native American Indian Affairs Commission
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"Commission"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Native
American Indian affairs commission established by section 3 of this
chapter.
As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.30.
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"Native American Indian"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "Native American Indian" means
an individual who is at least one (1) of the following:
(1) An Alaska native as defined in 43 U.S.C. 1602(b).
(2) An Indian as defined in 25 U.S.C. 450b(d).
(3) A native Hawaiian as defined in 20 U.S.C. 7912(1).
As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.30.
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Establishment
Sec. 3. The Native American Indian affairs commission is
established.
As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.30.
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Voting and nonvoting members
Sec. 4. (a) The commission consists of fifteen (15) voting
members and two (2) nonvoting members. The voting members of
the commission consist of the following:
(1) Six (6) Native American Indians, each from a different
geographic region of Indiana.
(2) Two (2) Native American Indians who have knowledge in
Native American traditions and spiritual issues.
(3) The commissioner of the department of correction or the
commissioner's designee.
(4) The commissioner of the commission for higher education
or the commissioner's designee.
(5) The commissioner of the state department of health or the
commissioner's designee.
(6) The secretary of family and social services or the secretary's
designee.
(7) The director of the department of natural resources or the
director's designee.
(8) The state superintendent of public instruction or the
superintendent's designee.
(9) The commissioner of the department of workforce
development or the commissioner's designee.
(b) The nonvoting members of the commission consist of the
following:
(1) One (1) member of the house of representatives appointed
by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(2) One (1) member of the senate appointed by the president pro
tempore of the senate.
(c) The governor shall appoint each Native American Indian
member of the commission to a term of four (4) years, and any
vacancy occurring shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired
term. Before appointing a Native American Indian member to the
commission, the governor shall solicit nominees from Indiana
associations that represent Native American Indians in the
geographic region from which the member will be selected. Not more
than one (1) member may represent the same tribe or Native
American Indian organization or association.
(d) A member of the commission may be removed by the
member's appointing authority.
As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.30.
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Quorum
Sec. 5. The affirmative votes of at least eight (8) members of the
commission are required for the commission to take any official
action, including public policy recommendations and reports.
As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.30.
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Civil rights commission staff
Sec. 6. (a) The civil rights commission established by IC 22-9-1-4
shall provide staff and administrative support for the commission.
(b) Expenses incurred under this chapter shall be paid from funds
appropriated to the civil rights commission.
(c) The governor shall appoint a voting member of the
commission to serve as the commission's chairperson.
As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.30.
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Study issues
Sec. 7. The commission shall study problems common to Native
American Indian residents of Indiana in the areas of employment,
education, civil rights, health, and housing. The commission may
make recommendations to appropriate federal, state, and local
governmental agencies concerning the following:
(1) Health issues affecting Native American Indian
communities, including data collection, equal access to public
assistance programs, and informing health officials of cultural
traditions relevant to health care.
(2) Cooperation and understanding between the Native
American Indian communities and other communities
throughout Indiana.
(3) Cultural barriers to the educational system, including
barriers to higher education and opportunities for financial aid
and minority scholarships.
(4) Inaccurate information and stereotypes concerning Native
American Indians, including the accuracy of educational
curriculum.
(5) Measures to stimulate job skill training and related
workforce development, including initiatives to assist
employers to overcome communication and cultural differences.
(6) Programs to encourage the growth and support of Native
American Indian owned businesses.
(7) Public awareness of issues affecting the Native American
Indian communities.
(8) Issues concerning preservation and excavation of Native
American Indian historical and archeology sites, including
reburial of Native American Indians.
(9) Measures that could facilitate easier access to state and local
government services by Native American Indians.
As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.30.
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Prohibitions on study topics
Sec. 8. The commission may not study or make recommendations
on the following issues:
(1) Negotiations between a tribe and the state or federal
government concerning tribal sovereignty.
(2) Gaming on tribal land.
As added by P.L.133-2012, SEC.30.
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