2011 Indiana Code
TITLE 4. STATE OFFICES AND ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE 37. STATE MUSEUM AND HISTORIC SITES
CHAPTER 2. STATE MUSEUM AND HISTORIC SITES CORPORATION

IC 4-37-2
Chapter 2. State Museum and Historic Sites Corporation

IC 4-37-2-1
Corporation established
Sec. 1. The Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation is established.
As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.

IC 4-37-2-2
Corporation a public body corporate and politic
Sec. 2. (a) The corporation is:
(1) a public body corporate and politic; and
(2) an instrumentality of the state.
(b) The corporation is separate from the state. However, the exercise by the corporation of its powers is an essential governmental function.
As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.

IC 4-37-2-3
Suits by and against corporation
Sec. 3. The corporation may:
(1) sue and be sued; and
(2) plead and be impleaded.
As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.

IC 4-37-2-4
Audit
Sec. 4. The corporation is subject to a biennial audit by the state board of accounts.
As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.

IC 4-37-2-5
Appointment of board members
Sec. 5. The board shall appoint, subject to the governor's approval, an individual to serve as chief executive officer of the corporation.
As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.

IC 4-37-2-6
Deposit of public funds exemption
Sec. 6. The corporation is not subject to the requirements under IC 5-13-6-1.
As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.

IC 4-37-2-7
Subject to public record laws
Sec. 7. The records of the corporation are subject to IC 5-14-3.
As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.
IC 4-37-2-8
Transfer of rules; references
Sec. 8. (a) After June 30, 2011, rules that concern the division of state museums and historic sites that were adopted by the natural resources commission shall be treated as rules applying to the corporation.
(b) After June 30, 2011, a reference to the department of natural resources in a statute or rule concerning the division of state museums and historic sites shall be treated as a reference to the corporation.
As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.