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2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 4. River Marina Development Commission › 14-13-4-12. General Powers

Sec. 12. (a) When necessary to accomplish the purposes of the commission, the commission may do the following:
(1) Conduct studies necessary for the performance of the commission's duties.
(2) Publicize, advertise, and distribute reports on the commission's purposes, objectives, and findings.
(3) Provide recommendations in matters related to the commission's functions and objectives to the following:
(A) Political subdivisions in and adjacent to the corridor.
(B) Other public and private agencies.
(4) When requested, act as a coordinating agency for programs and activities of other public and private agencies that are related to the commission's objectives.
(5) Acquire and dispose of real or personal property by grant, gift, purchase, lease, devise, or otherwise.
(6) Hold, use, improve, maintain, operate, own, manage, or lease as lessor or lessee:
(A) real or personal property; or
(B) any interest in real and personal property.
(7) Employ an executive director and other individuals necessary to carry out the commission's duties.
(b) The commission may contract for staff services with:
(1) qualified agencies or individuals; or
(2) a planning commission established under IC 36-7-7;
unless the commission employs the commission's own staff.
(c) It is the goal of marina projects under this chapter to create employment in the private sector.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-33-11.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 4. River Marina Development Commission › 14-13-4-13. Grants and Appropriations; Advisory Committees

Sec. 13. (a) The commission may receive grants and appropriations from the following:
(1) Federal, state, and local governments.
(2) Individuals.
(3) Foundations.
(4) Other organizations.
(b) The commission may enter into agreements or contracts regarding the acceptance or use of these grants and appropriations for the purpose of carrying out the commission's activities under this chapter.
(c) The commission may appoint advisory committees, which may include representatives of the following:
(1) Municipal parks.
(2) County parks.
(3) National parks.
(4) Port authorities.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-33-12.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 4. River Marina Development Commission › 14-13-4-14. Annual Reports

Sec. 14. Before November 1 of each year, the commission shall make a report of the commission's activities to each municipality that appointed a commission member. The commission shall also make an annual report to the following:
(1) The governor, upon request of the governor.
(2) The legislative council, upon request of the legislative council. The report must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-33-13.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.128.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 4. River Marina Development Commission › 14-13-4-15. Budgets

Sec. 15. (a) The commission shall prepare and adopt by majority vote an annual budget that shall be submitted to each county, municipality, or agency appropriating money for the use of the commission. After approval of the budget by the commission, money may be expended only as budgeted, unless a majority vote of the commission authorizes other expenditures. If money is appropriated by the commission for the use of a county, a municipality, or an agency, the money may not later be diverted from the county, municipality, or agency without the consent of the county, municipality, or agency.
(b) Appropriated money remaining unexpended or unencumbered at the end of the year becomes part of a nonreverting cumulative fund to be held in the name of the commission. The commission may authorize unbudgeted expenditures from this fund by a majority vote of the commission.
(c) The commission is responsible for money the commission receives under this chapter. The state board of accounts shall:
(1) prescribe the methods and forms for keeping; and
(2) periodically audit;
the accounts, records, and books of the commission.
(d) The treasurer of the commission may receive, disburse, and handle money belonging to the commission, subject to the following:
(1) Applicable statutes.
(2) Procedures established by the commission.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-33-14.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 4. River Marina Development Commission › 14-13-4-16. Powers of Political Subdivisions Not Limited

Sec. 16. This chapter does not limit the power of a participating municipal corporation or a port authority to develop or improve a port, terminal, or riverfront facility.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-33-16.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 5. Ohio River Greenway Development Commission › 14-13-5-1. "Commission" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Ohio River greenway development commission established by this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 5. Ohio River Greenway Development Commission › 14-13-5-2. "Corridor" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "corridor" means the land:
(1) in and around Jeffersonville, Clarksville, and New Albany in Clark County and Floyd County;
(2) abutting or near the Ohio River and Silver Creek; and
(3) in which:
(A) roadways and other public thoroughfares;
(B) public areas; and
(C) other public improvements;
are located or planned.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 5. Ohio River Greenway Development Commission › 14-13-5-3. Establishment of Commission

Sec. 3. The Ohio River greenway development commission is established.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 5. Ohio River Greenway Development Commission › 14-13-5-4. Members

Sec. 4. The commission consists of the following fifteen (15) members:
(1) Eight (8) members who serve four (4) year terms as follows:
(A) Two (2) residents of Jeffersonville appointed by the executive of Jeffersonville.
(B) Two (2) residents of Clarksville appointed by the executive of Clarksville.
(C) Two (2) residents of New Albany appointed by the executive of New Albany.
(D) One (1) resident of Clark County appointed by the governor.
(E) One (1) resident of Floyd County appointed by the governor.
(2) The executive of Jeffersonville.
(3) The executive of New Albany.
(4) The president of the legislative body of Clarksville.
(5) The director of the office of tourism development or the director's designee (before July 1, 2020) or the director of the Indiana destination development corporation or the director's designee (after June 30, 2020), who serves as a nonvoting member.
(6) The director of the department or the director's designee, who serves as a nonvoting member.
(7) The commissioner of the Indiana department of transportation or the commissioner's designee, who serves as a nonvoting member.
(8) The president of the Indiana economic development corporation or the president's designee, who serves as a nonvoting member.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-4(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.229-2005, SEC.12; P.L.78-2019, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 5. Ohio River Greenway Development Commission › 14-13-5-5. Terms of Members; Eligibility for Reappointment

Sec. 5. (a) Upon the expiration of the term of an appointed member of the commission, the member's successor shall be appointed for a four (4) year term.
(b) A member may be reappointed.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-4(b), (c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 5. Ohio River Greenway Development Commission › 14-13-5-6. Filling of Vacancies

Sec. 6. If a vacancy occurs among the appointed membership of the commission, the vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner and under the same conditions as the original appointment.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-4(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 5. Ohio River Greenway Development Commission › 14-13-5-7. Traveling Expenses

Sec. 7. A member of the commission is not entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member 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.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 5. Ohio River Greenway Development Commission › 14-13-5-8. Quorum

Sec. 8. (a) Eight (8) voting members of the commission constitute a quorum.
(b) The affirmative vote of six (6) voting members of the commission is required for the commission to take any action.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-6.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 5. Ohio River Greenway Development Commission › 14-13-5-9. Officers

Sec. 9. (a) Each year the commission shall elect the following from among the members of the commission:
(1) A chairman.
(2) A vice chairman.
(3) A treasurer.
(b) An individual elected as a chairman or a vice chairman:
(1) serves a term of one (1) year beginning July 1 following the date the individual is elected; and
(2) may be reelected.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-7.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 5. Ohio River Greenway Development Commission › 14-13-5-10. Meetings

Sec. 10. (a) The commission:
(1) shall fix the time for regular meetings; and
(2) may hold special meetings on call of the chairman with seven (7) days written notice.
(b) A member may waive written notice of a specific meeting by filing a written notice with the commission.
(c) Written notice is considered to have been given under this section when the written notice is:
(1) placed in the United States mail, first class postage prepaid; and
(2) sent to the business address of the members of the commission.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-8.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 5. Ohio River Greenway Development Commission › 14-13-5-11. Comprehensive Plan; Recommended Legislation

Sec. 11. (a) The commission shall study various plans and recommendations that concern the development of the Ohio River along the corridor.
(b) Based on studies conducted under subsection (a), the commission shall:
(1) prepare a comprehensive plan; and
(2) recommend state and local legislation;
for development along the corridor.
(c) The commission may make grants of money to units of local government for the construction or improvement of the corridor if the grants are consistent with plans, standards, and criteria established by the commission.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-9.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 5. Ohio River Greenway Development Commission › 14-13-5-12. General Powers

Sec. 12. (a) If necessary to further the accomplishment of the commission's purposes, the commission may do the following:
(1) Conduct all studies necessary for the performance of the commission's duties.
(2) Publicize, advertise, and distribute reports on the commission's purposes, objectives, and findings.
(3) Provide recommendations in matters related to the commission's functions and objectives to political subdivisions in and adjacent to the corridor and to other public and private agencies.
(4) When requested, act as a coordinating agency for programs and activities of other public and private agencies that are related to the commission's objectives.
(5) Acquire and dispose of real property by grant, gift, purchase, lease, devise, or otherwise.
(6) Acquire and dispose of personal property by grant, gift, purchase, lease, devise, or otherwise.
(7) Hold, use, improve, maintain, operate, own, manage, or lease as lessor or lessee real or personal property, or any interest in that property.
(8) Contract for services relating to the design, construction, and maintenance of:
(A) roadways;
(B) bridges;
(C) walkways;
(D) trails;
(E) other public thoroughfares, park areas, and recreational sites; and
(F) any other public improvements;
necessary to accomplish the goals of the commission.
(9) Employ an executive director and other individuals necessary to carry out the commission's duties.
(b) The commission may contract for staff services with:
(1) qualified agencies or individuals; or
(2) a regional planning commission established under IC 36-7-7.
(c) It is the goal of a project under this chapter to create or enhance the following:
(1) Tourism.
(2) Transportation.
(3) Recreation.
(4) Development.
(5) Employment.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-10.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 5. Ohio River Greenway Development Commission › 14-13-5-13. Grants and Appropriations

Sec. 13. (a) The commission may receive grants and appropriations from the following:
(1) Federal, state, and local governments.
(2) Individuals.
(3) Foundations.
(4) Other organizations.
(b) The commission may enter into agreements or contracts regarding the acceptance or use of grants and appropriations for the purpose of carrying out the commission's activities under this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-11(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 5. Ohio River Greenway Development Commission › 14-13-5-14. Advisory Committees

Sec. 14. The commission may appoint advisory committees that may include representatives from the following:
(1) Transportation departments.
(2) Parks departments.
(3) The United States Army Corps of Engineers.
(4) Other departments of federal, state, and local government that may assist the commission.
(5) The private sector if the representative, because of the representative's expertise, may provide assistance or advice to the commission.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-11(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 5. Ohio River Greenway Development Commission › 14-13-5-15. Annual Reports

Sec. 15. Before November 1 of each year, the commission shall make a report of the commission's activities to the following:
(1) Each municipality that appointed a member of the commission.
(2) The governor.
(3) The general assembly. The report must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-12.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.129.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 5. Ohio River Greenway Development Commission › 14-13-5-16. Budgets

Sec. 16. (a) The commission shall prepare and adopt by majority vote an annual budget that shall be submitted to each municipality or agency appropriating money for the use of the commission. After the commission approves the budget, money may be expended only as budgeted unless a majority vote of the commission authorizes other expenditures. If money is appropriated by the commission for the use of a county, a municipality, or an agency, the money may not later be diverted from the county, municipality, or agency without the consent of the county, municipality, or agency.
(b) Any appropriated amounts remaining unexpended or unencumbered at the end of the year may become part of a nonreverting cumulative fund to be held in the name of the commission.
(c) The commission may authorize unbudgeted expenditures from the nonreverting cumulative fund by a majority vote of the commission.
(d) The commission is responsible for money the commission receives under this chapter. The state board of accounts shall:
(1) prescribe the methods and forms for keeping; and
(2) periodically audit;
the accounts, records, and books of the commission.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-13.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.116-2000, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 5. Ohio River Greenway Development Commission › 14-13-5-17. Powers of Political Subdivisions Not Limited

Sec. 17. This chapter does not limit the power of a participating municipal corporation to develop or improve the riverfront area of the municipal corporation independently of the commission.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-37-14.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-1. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to those counties that contain a part of the corridor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-2. "Commission" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Wabash River heritage corridor commission established by this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-3. "Corridor" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "corridor" refers to the Wabash River heritage corridor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-4. "Wabash River" Defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "Wabash River" includes the following:
(1) The Little River.
(2) The portage between the Little River and the Maumee River.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-5. "Wabash River Heritage Corridor" Defined

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "Wabash River heritage corridor" means the strip of land in Indiana abutting:
(1) the Wabash River;
(2) the Little River; and
(3) the portage between the Little River and the Maumee River.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-6.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-6. Establishment of Commission

Sec. 6. The Wabash River heritage corridor commission is established.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-7.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-7. Members

Sec. 7. The members of the commission are the following:
(1) The director or the director's designee.
(2) One (1) individual appointed by the county executive of each county that:
(A) contains a part of the corridor; and
(B) chooses to support the activities of the commission by resolution adopted by the county executive.
(3) The director of the Indiana department of transportation, or the director's designee, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.
(4) The director of the division of historic preservation and archaeology of the department of natural resources, or the director's designee, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.
(5) The director of the department of environmental management, or the director's designee, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.
(6) The director of the office of tourism development or the director's designee (before July 1, 2020) or the director of the Indiana destination development corporation or the director's designee (after June 30, 2020), who shall serve as a nonvoting member.
(7) The president of the Indiana economic development corporation or the president's designee, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-8.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.135-1997, SEC.3; P.L.229-2005, SEC.13; P.L.78-2019, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-8. Duties of Counties Appointing Members

Sec. 8. Each county that appoints a member to the commission shall do the following:
(1) Send a copy of the resolution to the director.
(2) Inform the director of the name of the county's appointee when the appointment is made.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-9.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-9. Term of Members; Eligibility for Reappointment

Sec. 9. (a) The term of an appointed member of the commission is two (2) years.
(b) A member of the commission may be reappointed.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-10(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-10. Filling of Vacancies

Sec. 10. A vacancy on the commission shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-10(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-11. Designated Member

Sec. 11. If a member of the commission is unable to attend a meeting of the commission, the member may designate an individual to act in the member's place at the meeting.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-11.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-12. Designated Director

Sec. 12. The director may designate an individual to act on the director's behalf under this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-13. Compensation and Expenses

Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a member of the commission appointed under section 7(2) of this chapter is not entitled to a salary per diem.
(b) While away from the member's home and regular place of business in the performance of services for the commission, a member of the commission appointed under section 7(2) of this chapter is entitled to reimbursement for:
(1) travel expenses, as provided under IC 4-13-1-4; and
(2) 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) A member of the commission appointed under section 7(2) of this chapter shall be reimbursed for other reasonable expenses that the member incurs in the performance of the member's duties under this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-12.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.135-1997, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-14. Officers

Sec. 14. The commission shall select a president and vice president. The director shall act as secretary of the commission.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-13.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-15. Meetings

Sec. 15. The commission shall meet:
(1) as the commission determines; or
(2) upon the call of the president or the director.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-14.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-16. Promotion of Conservation and Development

Sec. 16. (a) The commission shall promote the conservation and development of the natural, cultural, and recreational resources in the corridor by the following:
(1) The exchange of information.
(2) The establishment of common goals.
(3) Cooperative action of the people and governmental units along the corridor.
(b) The commission does not have any power concerning the following:
(1) Land use control.
(2) The Wabash River.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-36-15.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-19. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission Fund

Sec. 19. (a) The Wabash River heritage corridor commission fund is established for the purpose of paying:
(1) reimbursement of the expenses of members under section 13 of this chapter;
(2) other administrative costs and expenses reasonably incurred under this chapter, including expenses for publications and postage; and
(3) costs incurred in fulfilling the directives of the Wabash River heritage corridor commission master plan, including multicounty projects and marketing and educational tools such as video tape productions, signs, and promotional literature.
(b) The fund shall be administered by the director under the direction of the commission.
(c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.
(d) The sources of money for the fund are:
(1) appropriations made to the fund; and
(2) any other funds obtained by the commission under section 22 of this chapter.
(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 funds 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 but remains in the fund for the purposes of the fund.
(g) Money in the fund is continuously appropriated for the purposes of the fund.
As added by P.L.135-1997, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.118-2009, SEC.1; P.L.201-2023, SEC.145.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-20. Use of Fund

Sec. 20. The commission may use the Wabash River heritage corridor commission fund to pay:
(1) reimbursement of the expenses of members under section 13 of this chapter;
(2) other administrative costs and expenses reasonably incurred under this chapter, including expenses for publications and postage; and
(3) costs incurred in fulfilling the directives of the Wabash River heritage corridor commission master plan, including multicounty projects and marketing and educational tools such as video tape productions, signs, and promotional literature.
However, the commission may not use money in the fund for the upper Wabash River basin commission established by IC 14-30-4-6.
As added by P.L.135-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.35-2001, SEC.6; P.L.118-2009, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-21. Administrative Support Services

Sec. 21. Upon request from the commission, the director shall provide the commission with reasonable administrative support services to aid in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
As added by P.L.135-1997, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-22. Powers of Commission; Handling of Funds Received

Sec. 22. (a) The commission is authorized to do the following:
(1) Hold public hearings.
(2) Request the presence and participation at a commission meeting of representatives of any governmental or private entity that has an interest in natural resources, tourism, historic preservation, archaeology, or environmental issues.
(3) Enter into contracts, within the limit of available funds, with individuals, organizations, and institutions for services that further the purposes of this chapter.
(4) Enter into contracts, within the limit of available funds, with local and regional nonprofit corporations and associations for cooperative endeavors that further the purposes of this chapter.
(5) Enter with governmental and private entities into cooperative agreements that further the purposes of this chapter.
(6) Receive appropriations of federal funds.
(7) Accept gifts, contributions, and bequests of funds from any source.
(8) Apply for, receive, and disburse funds available from the state or federal government in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter, and enter into any agreements that may be required as a condition of obtaining the funds.
(9) Enter into any agreement and perform any act that is necessary to carrying out the duties of the commission and the purposes of this chapter.
(b) The following conditions apply to the handling and disbursement of any funds that the commission receives under subsection (a)(8):
(1) The department shall provide accounting services pertaining to the funds.
(2) The commission may appoint an individual to act as treasurer of the commission for purposes of the handling and disbursement of the funds.
(3) All expenditures must be reviewed by the commission at a meeting of the commission.
(4) A claim against the funds may not be paid without the signature of the director or the director's designee.
As added by P.L.135-1997, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.27-2005, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 6. Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission › 14-13-6-23. Fund Established; Administration; Expenses

Sec. 23. (a) The Wabash River heritage corridor fund is established for the purpose of:
(1) providing grants to aid the sustainable development of property under the Wabash River heritage corridor commission master plan and purposes of the commission; and
(2) paying costs incurred in fulfilling the directives of the Wabash River heritage corridor commission master plan, including multicounty projects.
However, the commission may not use money in the fund for the upper Wabash River basin commission established by IC 14-30-4-6.
(b) The fund shall be administered by the director under the direction of the commission.
(c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.
(d) The fund consists of the following:
(1) Appropriations made by the general assembly.
(2) Interest as provided in subsection (e).
(3) Funds deposited under IC 14-38-1-13(d).
(4) Money donated to the fund.
(5) Money transferred to the fund from other funds.
(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 funds 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 fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
(g) Money in the fund is annually appropriated to the department of natural resources for its use in fulfilling the purposes of this section.
As added by P.L.118-2009, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.69-2009, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 7. Lincoln Hills of Indiana › 14-13-7-1. "Lincoln Hills of Indiana" Designated

Sec. 1. Perry County, Spencer County, Crawford County, and Harrison County are designated as "The Lincoln Hills of Indiana".
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-13-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 7. Lincoln Hills of Indiana › 14-13-7-2. Recognition Encouraged

Sec. 2. All state agencies and private organizations are invited and urged to give appropriate recognition to this area in a publication or other public relations media for the purpose of advancing the resource development undertaken by local effort in the counties.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-13-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 8. Conditions of State Support for Private Projects › 14-13-8-1. State Support of Marinas

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to a marina located in a county having a population of more than four hundred thousand (400,000) and less than seven hundred thousand (700,000).
(b) The state may not give money or other consideration to a marina unless the marina fulfills the following conditions:
(1) Provides a boat ramp without charge for access by Indiana residents to the waters served by the marina.
(2) Provides access to marina property without charge for fishing by Indiana residents in the waters served by the marina.
(3) Dedicates at least eight percent (8%) of the total number of parking spaces at the marina for parking of vehicles, including boat trailers, by Indiana residents without charge.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-14-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.11-2023, SEC.51.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 9. Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission › 14-13-9-0.5. Transitional Provisions; Initial Appointments to Commission; Expiration

Sec. 0.5. (a) The Kankakee River basin commission is abolished. Notwithstanding IC 14-30-1, as in effect June 30, 2019, the term of any member serving on the Kankakee River basin commission expires July 1, 2019.
(b) The county executive from each respective county shall appoint the member described in section 9(a)(2) from each of the following counties effective July 1, 2019:
(1) LaPorte.
(2) Marshall.
(3) Porter.
(4) Starke.
The term of a member initially appointed under this subsection begins on July 1, 2019.
(c) Notwithstanding section 12 of this chapter, the term of a member appointed under subsection (b) is two (2) years. After July 1, 2021, the term of a member appointed from a county described in subsection (b) is four (4) years in accordance with section 12 of this chapter.
(d) The county executive from each respective county shall appoint the member described in section 9(a)(2) from each of the following counties effective July 1, 2019:
(1) Jasper.
(2) Lake.
(3) Newton.
(4) St. Joseph.
A member appointed to an initial term under this subsection begins the member's term on July 1, 2019, and serves a four (4) year term as provided in section 12 of this chapter.
(e) On July 1, 2019, all powers, duties, agreements, and liabilities of the Kankakee River basin commission are transferred to the commission.
(f) On July 1, 2019, all records and property, including appropriations and other funds, under the control of the Kankakee River basin commission are transferred to the commission.
(g) The executive director and employees of the Kankakee River basin commission on June 30, 2019, become employees of the commission on July 1, 2019, without change in compensation, seniority, or benefits and are entitled to have their service under the commission included for purposes of computing any applicable employment and retirement benefits.
(h) After June 30, 2019, a reference to the Kankakee River basin commission in any statute, rule, or other document is considered a reference to the commission.
(i) This section expires July 1, 2024.
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 9. Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission › 14-13-9-1. "Basin"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "basin" refers to the Kankakee River basin and the Yellow River basin.
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 9. Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission › 14-13-9-2. "Commission"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Kankakee River basin and Yellow River basin development commission established by this chapter.
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 9. Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission › 14-13-9-3. "Kankakee River Basin"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "Kankakee River basin" means the following areas drained by the Kankakee River and the tributaries of the Kankakee River:
(1) The area in Jasper County, LaPorte County, Lake County, Marshall County, Newton County, Porter County, St. Joseph County, and Starke County that is drained by the Kankakee River and the tributaries of the Kankakee River in Indiana.
(2) The area in Kankakee County and Iroquois County in Illinois that is drained by the Kankakee River and the tributaries of the Kankakee River in Illinois.
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 9. Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission › 14-13-9-4. "Taxable Parcel"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "taxable parcel" refers to a parcel that is not exempt from property taxation under IC 6-1.1-10.
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 9. Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission › 14-13-9-4.5. "Tributaries of the Kankakee River"

Sec. 4.5. As used in this chapter, "tributaries of the Kankakee River" refers only to rivers and streams that flow into the Kankakee River at confluences located in Indiana.
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 9. Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission › 14-13-9-5. "Yellow River Basin"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "Yellow River basin" means the area in Marshall County, Starke County, and St. Joseph County that is drained by the Yellow River in Indiana.
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 9. Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission › 14-13-9-6. Creation of Commission

Sec. 6. The Kankakee River basin and Yellow River basin development commission is established as a public body corporate and politic.
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 9. Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission › 14-13-9-7. Purposes of Chapter

Sec. 7. The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter is for the benefit of the people of Indiana and for the increase of their commerce, health, enjoyment, and prosperity. The operation, creation, development, and maintenance of the projects by the commission constitute the performance of essential governmental functions.
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 9. Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission › 14-13-9-9. Members

Sec. 9. (a) The commission consists of the following individuals:
(1) The director of the department of natural resources, or the director's designee, who is a voting member.
(2) One (1) representative appointed by the county executive of each county in the basin in Indiana, who is a voting member.
(b) The county executive of each county in the basin in Indiana shall appoint a member to represent the county before September 1, 2019. If a county executive fails to make the appointment before September 1, 2019, the county surveyor of that county shall assume the position on September 1, 2019, and serve the term of office prescribed by section 12 of this chapter.
(c) A member appointed under subsection (a)(2) must reside in the Indiana county within the basin for which the member is appointed.
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 9. Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission › 14-13-9-10. Advisory Members; Qualifications

Sec. 10. (a) The commission may invite the executives of the counties located in the basin in Illinois to appoint one (1) member who meets the qualifications described in section 11 of this chapter to the commission.
(b) If a member is appointed under this section, the member serves as a nonvoting advisory member of the commission.
(c) If a member is appointed under this section, the member:
(1) is not entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses or a salary per diem as provided in section 17 of this chapter; and
(2) may not be elected as an officer of the commission as provided in section 14 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 9. Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission › 14-13-9-11. Member Qualifications

Sec. 11. Each member of the commission appointed under section 9(a) of this chapter must have a background in:
(1) construction;
(2) project management;
(3) flood control;
(4) drainage; or
(5) another similar professional background.
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 9. Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission › 14-13-9-12. Term of Members

Sec. 12. The term of office of a member of the commission is four (4) years and continues until a successor is appointed.
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 9. Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission › 14-13-9-13. Eligibility for Reappointment; Vacancies

Sec. 13. (a) An individual who is appointed to the commission is eligible for reappointment.
(b) If a vacancy occurs in the position of a member of the commission, the authority that appointed the member shall appoint a new member to fill the vacancy in the same way that the member to be replaced was appointed.
(c) If an appointee is appointed to serve an unexpired term, the appointee serves only until the end of the unexpired term.
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 9. Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission › 14-13-9-14. Officers

Sec. 14. (a) This section does not apply to a member appointed under section 10 of this chapter.
(b) The commission shall elect the following officers:
(1) A chairman.
(2) A vice chairman.
(3) A secretary.
(4) A treasurer.
(c) The:
(1) terms of the officers elected under subsection (b) may not exceed one (1) year; and
(2) officers are eligible for reelection.
(d) The commission may establish and fill other offices the commission considers necessary.
(e) Each officer of the commission shall perform the duties usually pertaining to the office.
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 9. Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission › 14-13-9-15. Meetings

Sec. 15. The commission shall meet:
(1) at least four (4) times per calendar year; and
(2) on the call of any of the following:
(A) The chairman.
(B) The executive director.
(C) A quorum of the members of the commission.
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 9. Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission › 14-13-9-16. Rules

Sec. 16. (a) The following rules apply to proceedings of the commission:
(1) Five (5) voting members constitute a quorum.
(2) At least five (5) affirmative votes are required for the commission to take action.
(3) The commission shall keep a record of the commission's resolutions, transactions, and findings. This record is a public record.
(b) The commission may adopt additional rules for the transaction of business.
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources › Article 13. Local Resource Development › Chapter 9. Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission › 14-13-9-17. Per Diem Compensation and Traveling Expenses

Sec. 17. (a) This section does not apply to a member appointed under section 10 of this chapter.
(b) Each commission member is entitled to reimbursement for traveling and other expenses as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(c) Each appointed commission member is entitled to the minimum salary per diem as provided in IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
As added by P.L.282-2019, SEC.8.