2013 Indiana Code TITLE 4. STATE OFFICES AND ADMINISTRATION ARTICLE 37. STATE MUSEUM AND HISTORIC SITES CHAPTER 3. MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATION
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IC 4-37-3
Chapter 3. Members and Organization
IC 4-37-3-1
Board; members; criteria
Sec. 1. The corporation is governed by a board of trustees that
consists of the following members:
(1) Thirteen (13) persons appointed by the governor who are
voting members. The governor's appointments must meet the
following criteria:
(A) Each member must be a resident of Indiana.
(B) Not more than two (2) members may reside in the same
county.
(C) At least one (1) member must be a recognized supporter
of historic sites.
(D) Not more than seven (7) members may be from the same
political party.
(2) Twelve (12) persons appointed by the board who are voting
members. The board's appointments must meet the following
criteria:
(A) Each member must be a resident of Indiana.
(B) Not more than two (2) members may reside in the same
county.
(C) At least one (1) member must be a recognized supporter
of historic sites.
(D) Not more than six (6) members may be from the same
political party.
(3) The following persons serve as nonvoting members of the
board:
(A) The chief executive officer.
(B) The governor or the governor's designee.
(C) One (1) member of the house of representatives
appointed by the chairman of the legislative council.
(D) One (1) member of the senate appointed by the chairman
of the legislative council.
(E) The director of the department of natural resources or the
director's designee.
The members appointed under clauses (C) and (D) must be
from different political parties and serve at the pleasure of the
chairman of the legislative council.
As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.
IC 4-37-3-2
Term; reappointment; vacancy
Sec. 2. (a) The members appointed in section 1 of this chapter:
(1) begin their terms July 1;
(2) shall serve for terms of three (3) years; and
(3) may be reappointed or replaced by the appointing authority,
but may not serve more than three (3) consecutive terms.
(b) A member appointed under this section to fill a vacancy shall
fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(c) Each member shall continue to serve until the member's
successor is appointed and qualified.
As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.
IC 4-37-3-3
Chair; board officers
Sec. 3. (a) The governor shall appoint the chair of the board, who
shall serve for a one (1) year term or until the governor appoints a
successor.
(b) The board shall elect a vice chair, secretary, and treasurer for
a term of two (2) years each.
As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.
IC 4-37-3-4
Quorum; procedures
Sec. 4. (a) Thirteen (13) voting members of the board constitute
a quorum.
(b) The board shall adopt bylaws establishing procedures for the
board.
As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.
IC 4-37-3-5
Board liability
Sec. 5. Board members are not liable in an individual capacity for
any act done or omitted in connection with the performance of duties
under this article. This section does not apply to an act or omission
that constitutes gross negligence or willful misconduct.
As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.
IC 4-37-3-6
Per diem; expenses
Sec. 6. (a) Each member of the board who is not a state employee
is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by
IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for
traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and for other
expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as
provided in the state policies and procedures established by the
Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget
agency.
(b) Each member of the board who is a state employee but who is
not a member of the general assembly is entitled to reimbursement
for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and for other
expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as
provided in the state policies and procedures established by the
Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget
agency.
(c) Each member of the board who is a member of the general
assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel
allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees
established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel
allowances paid under this subsection shall be paid from
appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative
services agency.
As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.
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