2011 Indiana Code
TITLE 14. NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
ARTICLE 9. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
CHAPTER 6. ADVISORY COUNCILS

IC 14-9-6
Chapter 6. Advisory Councils

IC 14-9-6-1
Creation of advisory council
Sec. 1. An advisory council is established to serve both of the following:
(1) The bureau of water and resource regulation.
(2) The bureau of lands and cultural resources.
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.1.

IC 14-9-6-2
Members
Sec. 2. (a) The advisory council consists of twelve (12) members appointed by the governor, with the terms of four (4) members expiring each year.
(b) Not more than eight (8) members may be of the same political party.
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.2.

IC 14-9-6-3
Terms of members
Sec. 3. The term of a member of a council is three (3) years.
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.

IC 14-9-6-4
Filling of vacancies
Sec. 4. A vacancy on a council caused by a reason other than an expired term shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2.

IC 14-9-6-5
Travel expenses
Sec. 5. The members are entitled to receive traveling expenses that are necessarily incident to the performance of official functions.
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.3.

IC 14-9-6-6
Meetings
Sec. 6. The advisory council:
(1) shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting every two (2) months of the calendar year; and
(2) may hold special meetings that the chairperson of the advisory council considers necessary and expedient.
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.4.

IC 14-9-6-7
Chairmen and officers
Sec. 7. During the first meeting in each calendar year, the advisory council shall elect the following: (1) A chairperson and vice chairperson.
(2) Any other officer needed to carry out the business of the advisory council.
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.5.

IC 14-9-6-8
Action in advisory capacity
Sec. 8. (a) The advisory council shall act in an advisory capacity to the department and the commission with respect to the bureaus on matters pertaining to the following:
(1) Policy.
(2) Administration of all programs and facilities under the control and management of the bureau.
(3) The programs conducted by the department in the areas served by the bureau.
(b) The advisory council may not act in any capacity on specific license or permit applications.
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.95-2006, SEC.6.