2014 Indiana Code TITLE 4. STATE OFFICES AND ADMINISTRATION ARTICLE 23. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS CHAPTER 12. INDIANA COMMISSION FOR ARTS AND HUMANITIES IN EDUCATION
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IC 4-23-12
Chapter 12. Indiana Commission for Arts and Humanities in
Education
IC 4-23-12-1
Creation
Sec. 1. There is hereby created a commission to be known as the
Indiana commission for arts and humanities in education. On and
after July 1, 1974, the commission shall consist of eight (8) members
and the state superintendent of public instruction. The eight (8)
members shall be appointed by the governor and shall serve for a
term of four (4) years; provided however, that four (4) of the
commissioners who are initially appointed shall serve for two (2)
years. In the event of a vacancy, the governor shall appoint a
successor to complete the unexpired term. In making such
appointments, due consideration shall be given to any
recommendation made by any other organization concerned with or
engaged in arts and humanities in education. Insofar as is practical,
members of the commission shall be selected so as to give
representation to the various geographical areas of the state and to
interested organizations. The state superintendent shall serve as
chairman of the commission.
The meetings of the commission shall be held at least
semi-annually and at such other times as may be necessary. All
meetings shall be upon call of the chairman.
The members of the commission shall not be required to devote
their full time to commission duties, but shall devote such time as is
necessary to carry out said duties under this chapter. Members of the
commission shall serve without pay, but shall be reimbursed for their
reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred in carrying out
their duties. Five (5) members of the commission shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of the business of the commission.
(Formerly: Acts 1974, P.L.10, SEC.1.)
IC 4-23-12-2
Powers and duties
Sec. 2. It shall be the responsibility of the commission to stimulate
and encourage arts and humanities programs in the public schools of
the state.
In furthering this responsibility, the commission shall exercise the
following powers, and may establish the necessary procedures,
mechanisms and responsible and legal entities to enable the
commission:
(a) To enter into contracts within the limited funds available with
individuals, organizations and institutions for service furthering the
objectives of the commission's program;
(b) To accept gifts, contributions and bequests of funds from
individuals, foundations, corporations and other organizations or
institutions;
(c) To make and sign any agreements and to do and perform any
acts that may be necessary to carry out its purpose and duties.
(Formerly: Acts 1974, P.L.10, SEC.1.) As amended by Acts 1978,
P.L.6, SEC.8.
IC 4-23-12-3
Chief administrative officer
Sec. 3. The chief administrative officer of the commission shall
be the state superintendent of public instruction. He shall make
provision for office facilities and personnel to keep adequate records
pertaining to the commission's business and may designate a
professional employee of the department of education as executive
secretary. It shall be the duty of the executive secretary to conduct
business as directed by the commission.
(Formerly: Acts 1974, P.L.10, SEC.1.) As amended by P.L.20-1984,
SEC.1.
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