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2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.3. Indiana Gis Mapping Standards › 4-23-7.3-7. "Political Subdivision"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "political subdivision" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13.
As added by P.L.198-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.3. Indiana Gis Mapping Standards › 4-23-7.3-8. "State Agency"

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "state agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 4-13-1-1.
As added by P.L.198-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.3. Indiana Gis Mapping Standards › 4-23-7.3-9. "State Data Center"

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "state data center" refers to the state data center established under IC 4-23-7.1.
As added by P.L.198-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.3. Indiana Gis Mapping Standards › 4-23-7.3-10. "State Gis Officer"

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "state GIS officer" refers to the individual appointed under section 13 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.198-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.3. Indiana Gis Mapping Standards › 4-23-7.3-11. "Statewide Base Map"

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "statewide base map" means an electronic map of Indiana consisting of framework data for Indiana.
As added by P.L.198-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.3. Indiana Gis Mapping Standards › 4-23-7.3-12. "Statewide Data Integration Plan"

Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, "statewide data integration plan" means a plan:
(1) to integrate GIS data and framework data developed and maintained by different units of the federal, state, and local government into statewide coverage of framework data; and
(2) that includes details for:
(A) an inventory of existing data;
(B) stakeholder data requirements;
(C) identification of data stewards;
(D) data standards and schema, costs, work flow, data transfer mechanisms, update frequency, and maintenance; and
(E) identification of appropriate data sharing policies and mechanisms to facilitate intergovernmental data exchange, such as data exchange agreements.
As added by P.L.198-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.3. Indiana Gis Mapping Standards › 4-23-7.3-13. State Gis Officer; Appointment; Qualifications

Sec. 13. (a) The governor shall appoint an individual as the state GIS officer.
(b) The individual appointed by the governor must be an experienced geography and mapping professional who has:
(1) extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, terminology, and trends in GIS, spatial data, analysis, and related technology; and
(2) experience in administration, project management, policy development, coordination of services, and planning.
As added by P.L.198-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.3. Indiana Gis Mapping Standards › 4-23-7.3-15. Publication and Access Requirements; Public Disclosure

Sec. 15. The publication and access requirements of this chapter do not apply to data that would otherwise be exempt from public disclosure under IC 5-14-3-4(b)(19).
As added by P.L.198-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.3. Indiana Gis Mapping Standards › 4-23-7.3-16. Dissemination of Gis Data and Framework Data

Sec. 16. With money from the fund, the state GIS officer, through the data center, the IGIC, and the other organizations, shall do the following:
(1) Ensure that there are adequate depositories of all GIS data and framework data obtained by a state agency.
(2) Acquire, publish, store, and distribute GIS data and framework data through the computer gateway administered under IC 4-13.1-2-2(a)(6) by the office of technology and through the state data center. The state GIS officer may also provide access through the IGIC and other entities as directed by the state GIS officer.
(3) Integrate GIS data and framework data developed and maintained by state agencies and political subdivisions into the statewide base map.
(4) Maintain a state historical archive of GIS data, framework data, and electronic maps.
(5) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, provide public access to GIS data and framework data in locations throughout Indiana.
(6) Provide assistance to state agencies and political subdivisions regarding public access to GIS data and framework data so that information is available to the public while confidentiality is protected for certain data from electronic maps.
(7) Develop and maintain statewide framework data layers associated with a statewide base map or electronic map.
(8) Publish and distribute the state GIS data standards and the statewide data integration plan adopted under section 14(2) of this chapter.
(9) Subject to section 20 of this chapter, make GIS data, framework data, and electronic maps available for use by the Indiana Business Research Center.
As added by P.L.198-2007, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.134-2021, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.3. Indiana Gis Mapping Standards › 4-23-7.3-17. Coordination With State Educational Institutions

Sec. 17. The state GIS officer shall coordinate with state educational institutions to do the following:
(1) Promote formal GIS education opportunities for full-time and part-time students.
(2) Provide informal GIS learning opportunities through a series of seminars and noncredit concentrated classes provided throughout Indiana.
(3) Coordinate research assets for the benefit of Indiana by maintaining inventories of the universities' academic and technical GIS experts, data and technology resources as provided by the universities, and research interests for collaboration to pursue research grant opportunities.
(4) Implement an outreach network to Indiana political subdivisions to enhance communication and data sharing among state government, political subdivisions, and the business community.
As added by P.L.198-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.3. Indiana Gis Mapping Standards › 4-23-7.3-18. Provision of Services by State Educational Institutions to the State and Political Subdivisions

Sec. 18. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a state educational institution may not bid on contracts to provide photogrametry services or framework layer data conversion services for the benefit of a state agency or political subdivision. This section shall not be construed to prohibit the purchase of any of the following by a state agency or political subdivision from a state educational institution:
(1) GIS data or framework data.
(2) Data previously created by the state educational institution as part of the educational, research, or service mission of the state educational institution.
(b) If there is a lack of qualified bids on contracts referred to in subsection (a) by entities other than state educational institutions, the state agency or political subdivision may, with the advice of the state GIS officer, solicit bids from state educational institutions.
As added by P.L.198-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.3. Indiana Gis Mapping Standards › 4-23-7.3-19. Indiana Mapping Data and Standards Fund

Sec. 19. (a) The Indiana mapping data and standards fund is established for the following purposes:
(1) Funding GIS grants.
(2) Administering this chapter.
(3) The purposes set forth in section 23(a)(1) and 23(a)(2) of this chapter (before its expiration).
(b) The fund consists of the following:
(1) Appropriations made to the fund by the general assembly.
(2) Gifts, grants, or other money received by the state for GIS purposes.
(3) Money transferred to the fund under section 23(a) of this chapter (before its expiration).
(c) The state GIS officer shall administer the fund.
(d) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.
(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.
(f) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
(g) Money in the fund is continuously appropriated for the purposes of the fund.
As added by P.L.198-2007, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.137-2022, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.3. Indiana Gis Mapping Standards › 4-23-7.3-20. Political Subdivision Control of Gis Data and Framework Data Provided to the State; Data Exchange Agreement

Sec. 20. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (d), a political subdivision maintains the right to control the sale, exchange, and distribution of any GIS data or framework data provided by the political subdivision to the state through a data exchange agreement entered into under this chapter.
(b) A political subdivision may agree, through a provision in a data exchange agreement, to allow the sale, exchange, or distribution of GIS data or framework data provided to the state.
(c) Subsection (a) does not apply to data that is otherwise required by state or federal law to be provided by a political subdivision to the state or federal government.
(d) As a condition in a data exchange agreement for providing state GIS data or framework data to a political subdivision, the state GIS officer may require the political subdivision to follow the state GIS data standards and the statewide data integration plan when the political subdivision makes use of the GIS data or framework data as provided by the state.
As added by P.L.198-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.3. Indiana Gis Mapping Standards › 4-23-7.3-21. Statute Not to Be Construed to Restrict Standards for Gis Hardware or Software for Political Subdivisions; "Buy Indiana Presumption" to Be Observed

Sec. 21. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit the IGIC, the state GIS officer, or the state data center to recommend or restrict standards for GIS hardware or software that a proprietary vendor provides to any political subdivision.
(b) It is the intent of the general assembly in enacting this chapter to promote high technology enterprise and employment within Indiana. To the extent practicable, the "Buy Indiana Presumption" required by Executive Order 05-05, shall be observed with respect to all procurement decisions related to this chapter, so long as Executive Order 05-05 is in effect.
As added by P.L.198-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.3. Indiana Gis Mapping Standards › 4-23-7.3-22. Publication and Access Requirements Do Not Supersede Ic 5-14-3

Sec. 22. The publication and access requirements of this chapter do not supersede IC 5-14-3.
As added by P.L.198-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 7.3. Indiana Gis Mapping Standards › 4-23-7.3-23. Transfer of Funds to the Indiana Mapping and Data Standards Fund; Uses of Funds

Sec. 23. (a) Before July 1, 2023, the budget agency shall transfer seven million one hundred thousand dollars ($7,100,000) from the state general fund to the Indiana mapping standards fund established by section 19 of this chapter which shall be used for:
(1) the implementation of the geographic information system (GIS) for the state and local income taxes, as well as listed taxes, administrated by the department of state revenue; and
(2) the purposes of the Indiana geographic information office.
(b) The budget agency shall identify and create a report on the current GIS related contract costs for all state agencies that could be eliminated in order to offset the required future state appropriations needed to fund the Indiana geographic information office. The report under this subsection shall be submitted to the interim study committee on fiscal policy established by IC 2-5-1.3-4 before November 1, 2022.
(c) This section expires July 1, 2023.
As added by P.L.137-2022, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 9. Publication and Distribution of Reports of Indiana Academy of Science › 4-23-9-1. Distribution of Reports

Sec. 1. The annual reports of the meetings of the Indiana Academy of Science, beginning with the report for the year 1894, including all papers of scientific or economic value presented at such meetings, after they shall have been edited and prepared for publication shall be published by the Indiana Academy of Science.
Formerly: Acts 1895, c.130, s.1. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.40, SEC.14; P.L.91-2014, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 9. Publication and Distribution of Reports of Indiana Academy of Science › 4-23-9-2. Preparation of Reports for Publication; Expenses

Sec. 2. The reports shall be edited and prepared for publication without expense to the state, by a corps of editors to be selected and appointed by the Indiana Academy of Science, who shall not, by reason of such services, have any claim against the state for compensation. The form, style of binding, paper, typography, and manner and extent of illustration of the reports shall be determined by the editors. Not less than one hundred (100) nor more than three thousand (3,000) copies of each of said reports shall be published, the number of which must be determined by the concurrent decision of the editors and the Indiana state library.
Formerly: Acts 1895, c.130, s.2. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.40, SEC.15; P.L.91-2014, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 9. Publication and Distribution of Reports of Indiana Academy of Science › 4-23-9-3. Custody of Reports

Sec. 3. (a) The Indiana Academy of Science shall provide copies of each volume of said reports to the Indiana state library. The number of copies provided to the Indiana state library shall be determined by the Indiana Academy of Science and the state librarian. The Indiana state library shall, upon request, furnish one (1) copy thereof to the following:
(1) Each public library in the state.
(2) Each university or college in the state.
(3) Other institutions, societies, or persons designated by the academy through its editors or its council.
(b) The Indiana Academy of Science shall pay for shipping of a report under subsection (a) to a recipient located outside Indiana.
(c) To the extent that the Indiana Academy of Science makes papers and proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science available to the public through open electronic access, the Indiana state library has no duty to furnish hard copies of the papers and proceedings.
Formerly: Acts 1895, c.130, s.3. As amended by P.L.91-2014, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 12. Indiana Commission for Arts and Humanities in Education › 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. The commission consists of eight (8) members and the secretary of education. The eight (8) members shall be appointed by the governor and shall serve for a term of four (4) years. However, 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 secretary of education shall serve as chairperson 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 chairperson.
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. As amended by P.L.43-2021, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 12. Indiana Commission for Arts and Humanities in Education › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 12. Indiana Commission for Arts and Humanities in Education › 4-23-12-3. Chief Administrative Officer

Sec. 3. The chief administrative officer of the commission shall be the secretary of education. The chief administrative officer shall provide 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; P.L.215-2016, SEC.98; P.L.43-2021, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 15. Governor's Residence Commission › 4-23-15-1. Creation; Membership

Sec. 1. (a) There is created a commission to be known as the governor's residence commission. This commission shall consist of seven (7) members, who shall each be appointed by and serve at the pleasure and discretion of the governor; and the governor shall be ex officio chairman of the commission.
(b) The commissioners shall each year designate one (1) member to serve as vice chairman, who shall act as chairman in the absence of the chairman, and one (1) member to serve as secretary, who shall be responsible for maintaining records of the proceedings of the commission, and such other officers as the commission deems necessary or desirable.
(c) All contracts, applications for grants, and other documents shall be executed in the name of the commission either by the chairman of the commission or, when authorized by resolution of the commission, by the vice chairman, and shall be attested by the secretary.
(d) The members of the commission shall not be required to devote their full time to their duties, but shall devote such time as is necessary to carry out their duties under this chapter. The 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.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.33, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.28-1983, SEC.37.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 15. Governor's Residence Commission › 4-23-15-2. Duties

Sec. 2. The commission shall have the following purposes and duties:
(a) to provide the governor of the state of Indiana a suitable and fitting residential site located at the seat of state government; and
(b) to make provision to maintain, remodel, expand, finish, refinish, furnish or refurnish, construct or reconstruct such residential site either of the existing mansion and any expansion thereof, or any other acquired site for such governor's mansion, all as may be required from time to time.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.33, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 15. Governor's Residence Commission › 4-23-15-3. Powers of Commission; Adoption of Design; Procurement of Required Construction

Sec. 3. The commission may also procure and adopt a design for the erection and construction of such suitable and fitting governor's residence, including acquiring such design for any structural changes to the existing or expanded residence or for an acquired site and for modeling, remodeling, finishing or refinishing, furnishing, or refurnishing, and the commission may procure the erection, construction, and installation required by such design.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.33, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.28-1983, SEC.38.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 15. Governor's Residence Commission › 4-23-15-4. Funds; Acquisition of Materials

Sec. 4. (a) All money appropriated by Acts 1967, c.180, s.3, and all money received by gift, bequest, or contributions shall not revert to the state general fund at the close of any fiscal year, but remains available for the use of this commission until the provisions of this chapter are fulfilled.
(b) Contracts entered into for the purchase or sale of any material or supplies, or for the performance of work or labor with money appropriated by the general assembly are subject to the bidding, advertising, and bonding procedures of IC 4-13-1.
(c) Acquisitions of materials, furnishings, and supplies, contracts, or work labor are not subject to the bidding, advertising, and bonding procedures if:
(1) acquired entirely by money received by gift, bequest, or contribution to the commission; or
(2) directly contributed by any person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association, or other organization.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.33, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.1-1989, SEC.13; P.L.8-1993, SEC.31.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 15. Governor's Residence Commission › 4-23-15-5. Powers

Sec. 5. In furtherance of its purposes and duties, the commission shall have, and may exercise the following powers:
(1) To enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available therefor, with individuals, corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, organizations and institutions for services furthering the objectives of the commission's programs.
(2) To accept gifts, contributions and bequests of funds from individuals, foundations, limited liability companies, corporations, and other organizations or institutions to be deposited in a special account separate and distinct from state and federal monies.
(3) To apply for, receive and disburse any funds available from the federal government in furtherance of the objectives of this chapter and to enter into any agreements which may be required by the federal government as a condition of obtaining such funds.
(4) To make and sign any agreements and to do and perform any acts that may be necessary to carry out its purposes and duties.
(5) To exercise eminent domain.
(6) To make an annual report to the governor and the legislative council concerning its activities and its recommendations for future activities.
(7) To hold, invest and dispense for purposes of the commission's work, funds received by gift, bequest or contribution to the commission, and to open and maintain accounts in the commission's name for said monies with appropriate banks or trust companies. The commission may request the aid of the state board of accounts in establishing these accounts. Such accounts shall be subject to audit by the board of accounts.
An annual report made under subdivision (6) to the legislative council must be in electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.33, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.17, SEC.5; P.L.8-1993, SEC.32; P.L.28-2004, SEC.47.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 24.1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission › 4-23-24.1-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter to Commission Members

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to section 3 of this chapter by P.L.199-2007 apply only to members of the commission appointed by the governor after December 31, 2008. A member of the commission appointed by the governor under section 3 of this chapter before January 1, 2009, may serve the entire four (4) year term to which the member was appointed, as provided in section 4(b) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.48.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 24.1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission › 4-23-24.1-1. "Commission" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana holiday commission established by section 2 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 24.1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission › 4-23-24.1-3. Members

Sec. 3. The commission consists of thirteen (13) members, appointed as follows:
(1) Nine (9) members who are Indiana residents appointed by the governor. Each Indiana congressional district must be represented by at least one (1) individual appointed under this subdivision who is a resident of that congressional district. Not more than five (5) members appointed under this subdivision may be members of the same political party.
(2) Four (4) members of the general assembly who are appointed under section 5 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213. Amended by P.L.170-2002, SEC.11; P.L.199-2007, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 24.1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission › 4-23-24.1-4. Chairman

Sec. 4. (a) The governor shall annually designate one (1) of the members appointed under section 3(1) of this chapter as chairman of the commission.
(b) Members of the commission appointed under subsection 3(1) of this chapter serve a four (4) year term.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 24.1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission › 4-23-24.1-5. Appointment of Members; Terms; Vacancies; Reappointment

Sec. 5. (a) Four (4) members of the general assembly shall be appointed as members of the commission as follows:
(1) The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint two (2) members of the house of representatives, both of whom may not be members of the same political party.
(2) The president pro tempore of the senate shall appoint two (2) members of the senate, both of whom may not be members of the same political party.
(b) A member of the commission appointed under subsection (a) serves until the member's current term of office as a member of the general assembly expires.
(c) A vacancy under subsection (a) shall be filled by the officer who appointed the vacating legislator. A legislative member appointed under this subsection serves until the end of the unexpired term of the vacating legislator.
(d) A member of the commission appointed under this section may be reappointed.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 24.1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission › 4-23-24.1-6. Quorum

Sec. 6. Seven (7) members of the commission constitute a quorum.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213. Amended by P.L.199-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 24.1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission › 4-23-24.1-6.5. Authority of the Commission; Delegation of Authority

Sec. 6.5. (a) The commission is responsible for making all policy decisions relating to the duties and powers of the commission.
(b) Neither:
(1) the staff support provided by the civil rights commission under section 8 of this chapter; nor
(2) the executive director of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana holiday commission;
may make any policy decisions on behalf of the commission relating to the duties and powers of the commission, except as authority to make such decision is delegated by the commission.
As added by P.L.199-2007, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 24.1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission › 4-23-24.1-7. Travel Expenses

Sec. 7. (a) Each member of the commission 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 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. Expenses incurred under this subsection shall be paid out of the funds appropriated to the lieutenant governor or the civil rights commission.
(b) Each member of the commission 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 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 commission who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on interim study committees established by the legislative council.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.83.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 24.1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission › 4-23-24.1-9. Commemorative Programs or Activities

Sec. 9. (a) The commission shall commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with programs or activities that:
(1) honor Dr. King's life and works; and
(2) reflect Dr. King's philosophy and dream of freedom, justice, and racial equality through nonviolent social change.
(b) The commission may do the following:
(1) Sponsor, promote, or engage in activities on dates other than the Dr. King holiday that honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. or that relate to the philosophy and principles advocated by Dr. King.
(2) Coordinate the commission's activities and projects with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday commission, community organizations, local municipalities, and other entities that the commission determines to be appropriate.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25. Indiana Commission for Women › 4-23-25-1. "Agency"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "agency" refers to any agency of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government. The term includes a state educational institution.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.57.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25. Indiana Commission for Women › 4-23-25-3. Establishment; Membership

Sec. 3. (a) The Indiana commission for women is established.
(b) The commission consists of the following members:
(1) Six (6) members appointed by the governor. Not more than three (3) of the members appointed under this subdivision may be members of the same political party. At least four (4) of the members appointed under this subdivision must be women.
(2) Two (2) members appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate who are not members of the general assembly. Members appointed under this subdivision may not be members of the same political party. At least one (1) of the members appointed under this subdivision must be a woman.
(3) Two (2) members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives who are not members of the general assembly. Members appointed under this subdivision may not be members of the same political party. At least one (1) of the members appointed under this subdivision must be a woman.
(4) Two (2) senators appointed in the same manner as members of senate standing committees are appointed. The appointed senators may not be members of the same political party. At least one (1) of the members appointed under this subdivision must be a woman.
(5) Two (2) members of the house of representatives appointed in the same manner as members of standing committees of the house of representatives are appointed. The appointed representatives may not be members of the same political party. At least one (1) of the members appointed under this subdivision must be a woman.
(6) The governor or the governor's designee serves as an ex officio member of the commission.
(c) A member appointed to the commission under subsection (b)(1) serves a term of four (4) years or until a successor is appointed.
(d) A member appointed to the commission under subsection (b)(2) or (b)(3) serves a term of three (3) years or until a successor is appointed.
(e) A member appointed to the commission under subsection (b)(4) or (b)(5) serves the remainder of the member's term in office.
(f) The governor or the governor's designee serves while the governor remains in office.
(g) Notwithstanding subsections (c) through (d), if a member's term expires before a successor is appointed, the member's term is extended until a successor is appointed.
(h) Not more than four (4) members who are not members of the general assembly may be employees of state agencies.
(i) Commission membership must reflect a diversity of experience, skills, and backgrounds.
(j) A member's term may be renewed unless the member is:
(1) a member of the general assembly who no longer serves in the general assembly; or
(2) the governor or the governor's designee, and the governor is no longer in office.
(k) A member of the commission may be removed for cause.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25. Indiana Commission for Women › 4-23-25-4. Vacancies

Sec. 4. (a) If there is a vacancy on the commission, a new member must be appointed to fill the remainder of the unexpired term. The new member shall be appointed in the same manner as the vacating member.
(b) A member of the general assembly who is appointed to an unexpired term may not serve longer than the member's term in office.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25. Indiana Commission for Women › 4-23-25-5. Chairperson

Sec. 5. (a) The governor shall annually select one (1) member to serve as chairperson.
(b) The commission may select other officers for the commission.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25. Indiana Commission for Women › 4-23-25-6. Meetings; Quorum

Sec. 6. (a) The commission shall meet at least one (1) time quarterly.
(b) The commission shall meet at the call of the chairperson.
(c) Eight (8) members of the commission constitute a quorum.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25. Indiana Commission for Women › 4-23-25-7. Duties of Commission

Sec. 7. The commission's duties include the following:
(1) Assessment of the needs of Indiana women and their families and promotion of the full participation of Indiana women in all aspects of society, including:
(A) government;
(B) the economy;
(C) employment;
(D) education;
(E) social and family development;
(F) health care;
(G) the justice system; and
(H) other aspects of society identified by the commission.
(2) Advocacy for the removal of legal and social barriers for women.
(3) Cooperation with organizations and governmental agencies to combat discrimination against women.
(4) Identification and recognition of contributions made by Indiana women to their community, state, and nation.
(5) Representation of Indiana's commitment to improving the quality of life for women and their families.
(6) Consultation with state agencies regarding the effect upon women and their families of agency policies, emerging policies, procedures, practices, laws, and administrative rules.
(7) Maintenance of information concerning:
(A) organizations and governmental agencies serving women and their families; and
(B) the names, resumes, and other professional and career information about women available to serve as agency appointees.
(8) Evaluation of laws and governmental policies with respect to the needs of women and their families.
(9) Monitoring of legislation and other legal developments in order to make recommendations that support the commission's purposes to the general assembly and the governor.
(10) Action as a central clearinghouse for information concerning women and their families.
(11) Gathering, studying, and disseminating information on women and their families through publications, public hearings, conferences, and other means.
(12) Assessment of the needs of women and their families and the promotion of, development of, and assistance to other entities in providing programs and services to meet those needs.
(13) Provision of publicity concerning the purposes and activities of the commission.
(14) Service as a liaison between government and private interest groups concerned with serving the special needs of women.
(15) Submission of an annual report on the commission's activities to the governor and to the legislative council. An annual report submitted to the legislative council must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.48.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25. Indiana Commission for Women › 4-23-25-8. Powers of Commission

Sec. 8. The commission may do the following:
(1) Appoint advisers or advisory committees.
(2) Transact business and enter into contracts that support the commission's purposes.
(3) Apply for, receive, and disburse gifts, contributions, and grants of funds or in-kind services.
(4) Adopt rules concerning the commission's operations and procedures.
(5) Adopt, rescind, and amend bylaws to regulate the conduct of the commission's business.
(6) Assign duties to the commission's officers under the commission's bylaws.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25. Indiana Commission for Women › 4-23-25-9. Administrative Support

Sec. 9. The civil rights commission established by IC 22-9-1-4 shall provide staff and administrative support to the commission.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.291-2001, SEC.167; P.L.126-2006, SEC.1; P.L.104-2008, SEC.1; P.L.133-2012, SEC.26.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25. Indiana Commission for Women › 4-23-25-10. Special Fund

Sec. 10. (a) The Indiana commission for women special fund is established for the purpose of providing money for special projects of the commission. The fund shall be administered by the treasurer of state.
(b) Expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund. The fund consists of gifts, contributions, and funds donated to the commission.
(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest accrues to the fund.
(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25.1. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission › 4-23-25.1-1. "Appointing Authority"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "appointing authority" refers to any of the following:
(1) The governor.
(2) The speaker of the house of representatives.
(3) The minority leader of the house of representatives.
(4) The president pro tempore of the senate.
(5) The minority leader of the senate.
As added by P.L.87-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25.1. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission › 4-23-25.1-2. "Commission"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana women's suffrage centennial commission established by section 5 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.87-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25.1. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission › 4-23-25.1-3. "Fund"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the Indiana women's suffrage centennial commission fund established by section 14 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.87-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25.1. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission › 4-23-25.1-4. "Unit"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "unit" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-23.
As added by P.L.87-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25.1. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission › 4-23-25.1-5. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission; Establishment

Sec. 5. The Indiana women's suffrage centennial commission is established.
As added by P.L.87-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25.1. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission › 4-23-25.1-6. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission; Membership

Sec. 6. (a) The commission consists of the following seventeen (17) members:
(1) Seven (7) members who represent an organization whose mission involves education, culture, women's history, or civic engagement, appointed by the governor.
(2) One (1) member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(3) One (1) member of the house of representatives, appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives.
(4) One (1) member of the senate, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.
(5) One (1) member of the senate, appointed by the minority leader of the senate.
(6) The lieutenant governor or the lieutenant governor's designee.
(7) The chief justice of Indiana or the chief justice's designee.
(8) The chairperson of the Indiana commission for women or the chairperson's designee.
(9) The secretary of education or the secretary's designee.
(10) The chief executive officer of the Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation or the chief executive officer's designee.
(11) The director of the Indiana archives and records administration or the director's designee.
(b) A legislative member of the commission appointed under subsection (a)(2) through (a)(5) is a nonvoting advisory member.
As added by P.L.87-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.43-2021, SEC.18.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25.1. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission › 4-23-25.1-7. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission; Duties

Sec. 7. The commission shall do the following:
(1) Plan and develop activities that are appropriate to commemorate the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
(2) Encourage and assist:
(A) state agencies (as defined in IC 4-13-1-1);
(B) units of local government; and
(C) private organizations within Indiana;
in coordinating, organizing, and participating in activities that commemorate the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
(3) Work to create a legacy that elevates the contributions of women and men with a connection to Indiana who were instrumental or otherwise played a role in the process of ratifying the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
(4) Commission the creation of a suitable monument to the people of Indiana active in the women's suffrage movement and the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
As added by P.L.87-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-2021, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25.1. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission › 4-23-25.1-8. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission; Chairperson

Sec. 8. The governor shall designate a member to serve as the chairperson of the commission.
As added by P.L.87-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25.1. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission › 4-23-25.1-9. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission; Terms of Members

Sec. 9. (a) Subject to subsection (b), each member of the commission serves until the expiration of this chapter, as provided in section 17 of this chapter.
(b) A member appointed to the commission under section 6(a)(1) of this chapter serves at the pleasure of the governor.
(c) If a vacancy occurs on the membership of the commission, the appointing authority shall appoint a successor to complete the remainder of the member's unexpired term.
As added by P.L.87-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25.1. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission › 4-23-25.1-10. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission; Meetings

Sec. 10. The commission shall meet at least once quarterly or at the call of the chairperson.
As added by P.L.87-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 4. State Offices and Administration › Article 23. Boards and Commissions › Chapter 25.1. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission › 4-23-25.1-11. Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission; Electronic Meetings

Sec. 11. The commission may conduct a meeting electronically in accordance with the requirements set forth in IC 5-14-1.5-3.6.
As added by P.L.87-2019, SEC.1.