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2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 13. Veterans' Affairs Trust Fund › 10-17-13-3. Establishment of Trust Fund; Purpose

Sec. 3. (a) The veterans' affairs trust fund is established as a trust fund to provide a self-sustaining funding source for the military family relief fund established by IC 10-17-12-8.
(b) The fund consists of the following:
(1) Appropriations by the general assembly.
(2) Donations, gifts, grants, and bequests to the fund.
(3) Interest and dividends on assets of the funds.
(4) Money transferred to the fund from other funds.
(5) Money from any other source deposited in the fund.
(c) The fund is considered a trust fund for purposes of IC 4-9.1-1-7.
As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.50-2009, SEC.8; P.L.99-2016, SEC.12; P.L.217-2017, SEC.75; P.L.155-2018, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 13. Veterans' Affairs Trust Fund › 10-17-13-5. Membership

Sec. 5. The commission consists of the following members:
(1) Six (6) members appointed by the governor, as provided in this subdivision. The governor shall consider the following when making appointments under this subdivision:
(A) Membership in a veterans association established under IC 10-18-6.
(B) Service in the armed forces of the United States (as defined in IC 5-9-4-3) or the national guard (as defined in IC 5-9-4-4).
(C) Experience in education, including higher education, vocational education, or adult education.
(D) Experience in investment banking or finance.
The governor shall designate one (1) member appointed under this subdivision to serve as chairperson of the commission.
(2) One (1) county service officer appointed by the governor.
(3) The director of veterans' affairs appointed under IC 10-17-1-5 or the director's designee.
(4) The adjutant general of the military department of the state appointed under IC 10-16-2-6 or the adjutant general's designee.
(5) Four (4) members of the general assembly appointed as follows:
(A) Two (2) members of the senate, one (1) from each political party, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate with advice from the minority leader of the senate.
(B) Two (2) members of the house of representatives, one (1) from each political party, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives with advice from the minority leader of the house of representatives.
Members appointed under this subdivision are nonvoting, advisory members and must serve on a standing committee of the senate or house of representatives that has subject matter jurisdiction over military and veterans affairs.
As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.113-2010, SEC.83; P.L.4-2014, SEC.1; P.L.99-2016, SEC.13; P.L.108-2016, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 13. Veterans' Affairs Trust Fund › 10-17-13-6. Meetings

Sec. 6. The commission shall meet at least quarterly at the call of the chairperson of the commission.
As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.113-2010, SEC.84.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 13. Veterans' Affairs Trust Fund › 10-17-13-7. Quorum

Sec. 7. Five (5) voting members of the commission constitute a quorum. The affirmative vote of five (5) members of the commission is necessary for the commission to take action.
As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.113-2010, SEC.85.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 13. Veterans' Affairs Trust Fund › 10-17-13-8. Term; Reappointment; Vacancy

Sec. 8. (a) The term of a commission member begins on the later of the following:
(1) The day the term of the member whom the individual is appointed to succeed expires.
(2) The day the member is appointed.
(b) The term of a member expires on the later of the following:
(1) The day a successor is appointed.
(2) July 1 of the year following the year in which the member is appointed.
However, a member serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
(c) An appointing authority may reappoint a member for a new term.
(d) An appointing authority shall appoint an individual to fill a vacancy on the commission.
As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.113-2010, SEC.86.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 13. Veterans' Affairs Trust Fund › 10-17-13-9. Salaries per Diem; Duties of Director of Veterans' Affairs

Sec. 9. (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.
(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 legislative members of interim study committees established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this subsection shall be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.
(d) The director of veterans' affairs appointed under IC 10-17-1-5 shall act as secretary of the commission and carry out the duties set forth in IC 10-17-1-6.
As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.113-2010, SEC.87.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 13. Veterans' Affairs Trust Fund › 10-17-13-10. Duties; Management of Fund

Sec. 10. (a) The commission shall manage and develop the fund and the assets of the fund.
(b) The commission shall do the following:
(1) Carry out the duties of the commission set forth in IC 10-17-1.
(2) Establish written guidelines that specify the criteria for determining priority of applications for the purpose of providing financial assistance to qualified service members or dependents of qualified service members as described under IC 10-17-12-8(c).
(3) Establish a policy to determine annually the maximum total dollar amount that may be expended for each state fiscal year from the military family relief fund established by IC 10-17-12-8.
(4) Establish a policy for the investment of the assets of the fund. In establishing a policy under this subdivision, the commission shall:
(A) establish adequate long term financial goals for the fund; and
(B) provide adequate funding for the military family relief fund established by IC 10-17-12-8.
(5) Acquire money for the fund through the solicitation of private or public donations and other revenue producing activities.
(6) Perform other tasks consistent with prudent management and development of the fund.
As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.50-2009, SEC.9; P.L.113-2010, SEC.88; P.L.7-2014, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 13. Veterans' Affairs Trust Fund › 10-17-13-11. Administration of Fund

Sec. 11. (a) Subject to the investment policy of the commission established under section 10 of this chapter, the treasurer of state shall administer the fund and invest the money in the fund.
(b) The expenses of administering the fund and this chapter shall be paid from the fund.
(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 trust funds are invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.
As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.113-2010, SEC.89.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 13. Veterans' Affairs Trust Fund › 10-17-13-13. Annual Report

Sec. 13. Before October 1 of each year, the commission shall report in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 to the general assembly concerning the fund.
As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.113-2010, SEC.90.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 13. Veterans' Affairs Trust Fund › 10-17-13-14. Authority to Adopt Rules

Sec. 14. The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.
As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.50-2009, SEC.10; P.L.113-2010, SEC.91.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 13. Veterans' Affairs Trust Fund › 10-17-13-15. Fund Expenditures; Fund Transfers

Sec. 15. (a) Each year after July 1 and before August 1, the commission shall determine:
(1) the amount of money in the fund on July 1; and
(2) the amount of the expenditures from the military family relief fund during the immediately preceding state fiscal year.
(b) After making the determinations under subsection (a), if the amount determined under subsection (a)(1) exceeds three hundred percent (300%) of the amount determined under subsection (a)(2), the commission shall transfer from the fund to the military family relief fund an amount equal to:
(1) fifty percent (50%); multiplied by
(2) the difference of:
(A) the amount determined under subsection (a)(1); minus
(B) three hundred percent (300%) of the amount determined under subsection (a)(2).
As added by P.L.99-2016, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 13.5. Grants for Veterans' Services › 10-17-13.5-1. "Department"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the Indiana department of veterans' affairs established by IC 10-17-1-2.
As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.76.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 13.5. Grants for Veterans' Services › 10-17-13.5-2. "Qualified Entity"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "qualified entity" means an entity that provides services to veterans and is exempt from taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.
As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.76.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 13.5. Grants for Veterans' Services › 10-17-13.5-3. "Veteran"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "veteran" means an individual residing in Indiana who:
(1) has served in any branch of the armed forces of the United States or their reserves, in the national guard, or in the Indiana National Guard; and
(2) has received a discharge from service under honorable conditions.
As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.76.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 13.5. Grants for Veterans' Services › 10-17-13.5-4. Grants to Qualified Entities; Purposes

Sec. 4. (a) The department may make grants to qualified entities to be used for the purpose of providing services to veterans, including the following:
(1) Programs focused on eliminating homelessness, preventing near term homelessness, and providing safe and secure living conditions.
(2) Assisting veterans in moving from public housing assistance programs to:
(A) home ownership; or
(B) stable, long term rental status.
A grant under this chapter for the purpose specified in clause (B) may include up to nine (9) months of rental assistance.
(3) Assisting veterans in finding and using available federal and state resources.
(4) Providing therapeutic services.
(5) Providing job training and job search assistance.
(6) Preventing veteran suicide.
(b) The department may make grants to the provider chosen by the Indiana department of health under section 6 of this chapter to be used for the purpose of providing assistance to the provider to provide diagnostic testing and hyperbaric oxygen treatment to veterans receiving treatment under the pilot program established under section 6 of this chapter. However, a grant under this chapter may not be awarded for the purposes specified in this subsection unless the Indiana department of health has adopted the rules required by section 6(g) of this chapter. In addition, a grant may not be awarded for the purposes specified in this subsection after the expiration of the pilot program established under section 6 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.76. Amended by P.L.155-2018, SEC.2; P.L.56-2023, SEC.74; P.L.61-2023, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 13.5. Grants for Veterans' Services › 10-17-13.5-5. Rules Required

Sec. 5. The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the provision of grants under this chapter. The rules adopted under this section must address the following:
(1) Application procedures.
(2) Eligibility criteria.
(3) Selection procedures.
(4) A consideration of the extent to which a qualified entity has used assistance available from other assistance programs before assistance may be provided to the qualified entity from the fund.
(5) Department oversight and verification of use of funds received by qualified entities.
(6) Other areas in which the department determines that rules are necessary to ensure the uniform administration of the grant program under this chapter.
As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.76.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 13.5. Grants for Veterans' Services › 10-17-13.5-7. Immunity

Sec. 7. A provider under section 6 of this chapter, including a physician who supervises treatment, is immune from civil and criminal liability for an act or omission relating to the use of hyperbaric oxygen treatment to treat a veteran under the pilot program, unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
As added by P.L.155-2018, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 14. Hoosier Women Veterans Program › 10-17-14-5. "Women Veterans"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "women veterans" means women who:
(1) served in the armed forces of the United States; and
(2) were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
As added by P.L.105-2014, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 14. Hoosier Women Veterans Program › 10-17-14-8. Purposes and Duties

Sec. 8. The program has the following purposes and duties:
(1) Perform outreach to improve women veterans' awareness of eligibility for federal and state veterans' services and benefits.
(2) Assess the needs of women veterans with respect to benefits and services.
(3) Review programs, research projects, and other initiatives designed to address or meet the needs of Indiana's women veterans.
(4) Make recommendations to the director to improve benefits and services for women veterans.
(5) Incorporate women veterans' issues in strategic planning concerning benefits and services.
As added by P.L.105-2014, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 15. Voluntary Veterans' Preference Employment Policy › 10-17-15-1. "Dd 214"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "DD 214" means a Department of Defense Report of Separation form or its predecessor or successor form.
As added by P.L.205-2015, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 15. Voluntary Veterans' Preference Employment Policy › 10-17-15-2. "Private Employer"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "private employer" means a sole proprietor, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other entity with one (1) or more employees. The term does not include:
(1) the state;
(2) a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13); or
(3) a state educational institution (as defined in IC 21-7-13-32).
As added by P.L.205-2015, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 15. Voluntary Veterans' Preference Employment Policy › 10-17-15-3. "Veteran"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "veteran" means an individual who:
(1) has served in:
(A) the United States armed forces or their reserves;
(B) the Indiana Army National Guard; or
(C) the Indiana Air National Guard; and
(2) was released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable.
As added by P.L.205-2015, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 15. Voluntary Veterans' Preference Employment Policy › 10-17-15-4. "Veterans' Preference Employment Policy"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "veterans' preference employment policy" means a private employer's voluntary veterans' preference employment policy that gives preference for hiring, promoting, or retaining a veteran over another qualified applicant or employee.
As added by P.L.205-2015, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 15. Voluntary Veterans' Preference Employment Policy › 10-17-15-6. Policy Requirements

Sec. 6. A veterans' preference employment policy under this chapter must be in writing and applied uniformly to employment decisions regarding hiring, promotion, or retention during a reduction in force.
As added by P.L.205-2015, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 15. Voluntary Veterans' Preference Employment Policy › 10-17-15-7. Eligibility

Sec. 7. A private employer with a veterans' preference employment policy may require that a veteran submit a DD 214 to the private employer to be eligible for the preference.
As added by P.L.205-2015, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 15. Voluntary Veterans' Preference Employment Policy › 10-17-15-9. Duties of Department

Sec. 9. The Indiana department of veterans' affairs shall assist a private employer in determining if an applicant is a veteran in a manner that protects personal privacy consistent with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
As added by P.L.205-2015, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 17. Veterans' Affairs › Chapter 15. Voluntary Veterans' Preference Employment Policy › 10-17-15-10. Policy Prohibitions

Sec. 10. Any policy adopted under section 5 of this chapter may not:
(1) apply to or abrogate a collectively bargained agreement in effect before the adoption of the policy; and
(2) interfere with an employer's obligations under the federal National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.) or the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act (38 U.S.C. 4301 et seq.).
As added by P.L.205-2015, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-1. "Commission"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana war memorials commission established by section 2 of this chapter.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-1.1.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-2. Commission; Membership; Duties, Rights, and Powers; Liability; Lawsuits; Supervision by the Adjutant General

Sec. 2. (a) The Indiana war memorials commission is established.
(b) The commission consists of nine (9) members. Each Indiana congressional district must be represented by at least one (1) member who is:
(1) a resident of that congressional district;
(2) a veteran of service in the armed forces of the United States of America in time of war;
(3) a citizen of Indiana at the time of the service; and
(4) appointed:
(A) in the manner;
(B) for the terms;
(C) to have the powers; and
(D) to perform the duties;
as provided in this chapter.
(c) The commission:
(1) as the commission and in the commission's name, may prosecute and defend suits; and
(2) has all other duties, rights, and powers that are:
(A) necessary to implement this chapter; and
(B) not inconsistent with this chapter.
(d) The members of the commission are not liable in their individual capacity, except to the state, for any act done or omitted in connection with the performance of their duties under this chapter.
(e) A suit against the commission must be brought in a court with jurisdiction in Marion County. Notice or summons of the suit shall be served upon the president, vice president, or secretary of the commission. In a suit against the commission, it is not necessary to name the individual members of the commission as either plaintiff or defendant. Commission members may sue and be sued in the name of the Indiana war memorials commission.
(f) The commission shall:
(1) report to the governor through the adjutant general; and
(2) be under the adjutant general for administrative supervision.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-1.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.65; P.L.149-2016, SEC.39.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-3. Appointment of Members; Term; Removal of Members

Sec. 3. (a) The governor shall appoint members of the commission for a term of three (3) years, subject to removal as provided in this section.
(b) The commissioners:
(1) must be persons of high standing and character; and
(2) serve without compensation, except for reimbursement for any reasonable expenses necessarily incurred by the commissioners in the performance of their duties.
(c) The commissioners shall be selected without regard to their political affiliations. However, not more than six (6) of the commissioners at any time may be members of the same political party.
(d) The governor may, for just cause, based upon written charges specifying alleged misconduct, remove any member of the commission, after notice to the member and a public hearing.
(e) The governor shall appoint a qualified person to fill the unexpired term of a member who does not complete the member's term.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-2.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-4. Certificate of Appointment

Sec. 4. (a) The governor shall execute a certificate of appointment that makes reference to this chapter and sets forth the term of appointment for each member of the commission. The governor shall deposit the certificates of appointment in the office of the secretary of state, who shall record the certificates in a book kept for that purpose.
(b) The secretary of state shall notify each person appointed as a commissioner of the person's appointment. The person's acceptance of the appointment shall be signified by subscribing to an oath, to be endorsed on the certificate of appointment:
(1) to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Indiana; and
(2) to faithfully and honestly discharge the person's duty under the law as a commissioner.
(c) The secretary of state shall deliver the certificate, when recorded, to the person named in the certificate. The certificate constitutes the commission of the person named as a member of the commission for the term specified.
(d) If a person appointed fails to qualify under this section within ten (10) days after notice of the person's appointment, the governor shall appoint another qualified person as a commissioner.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-4.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-5. Election of Officers

Sec. 5. The commission shall elect the following:
(1) One (1) member of the commission to serve as president.
(2) One (1) member of the commission to serve as vice president.
(3) One (1) qualified person who is not a member of the commission to serve as secretary of the commission.
The commission shall elect officers each year. Officers shall hold their respective offices for one (1) year or during the pleasure of the commission.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-5 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.10-2019, SEC.49.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-6. Bonding of Officers

Sec. 6. (a) The president and vice president of the commission shall, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, give bond to the approval of the governor, each in the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties as may be imposed upon them by law.
(b) The officers and any other officers required to give a bond under this chapter may furnish as surety any surety company authorized to transact business in Indiana that meets the approval of the commission, and the premium on any bond shall be paid as a part of the expenses of the commission.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-26.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-7. Duties of President

Sec. 7. (a) The president shall do the following:
(1) Preside over the meetings of the commission.
(2) Sign all vouchers approved by the commission under this chapter.
(3) Sign all contracts and agreements in the name of the commission that have been authorized by the commission. The secretary shall attest to contracts signed by the president.
(b) If the president is absent or unable to act, the vice president shall perform the president's duties.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-5 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-8. Duties of Secretary; Bond

Sec. 8. (a) The secretary appointed by the commission shall take an oath to faithfully perform the duties of the secretary's office.
(b) The secretary shall do the following:
(1) Keep a record of the proceedings of the commission.
(2) Make a record of contracts and obligations.
(3) Furnish each contractor with a copy of the contractor's contract that:
(A) is endorsed "approved by order of the commission";
(B) lists the date of the approval; and
(C) is signed by the secretary.
A contract is not valid until endorsed and delivered by the secretary.
(4) Certify all vouchers ordered by the commission.
(5) Keep a set of books to show the financial condition of the commission.
(6) Make quarterly statements as provided in this chapter of the costs and expenditures of the commission, a complete list of vouchers, and for what purpose and to whom paid. The reports shall be filed with the auditor of state as provided in this chapter and are open to the inspection and use of the general assembly.
(c) The secretary shall give a bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for the faithful performance of the secretary's duties.
(d) The contracts for any purpose connected with the Indiana World War Memorial shall be recorded by the secretary in a book kept for that purpose. The secretary shall retain on file all vouchers and other valuable papers of value to the commission, to the contractor, and to the public.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-24 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-9. Superintendent; Bond

Sec. 9. (a) The commission may employ a superintendent.
(b) The superintendent shall give bond in an amount and with surety to be approved by the commission.
(c) The superintendent's duties and compensation shall be prescribed by the commission.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-24 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-10. Care and Preservation of Personal Property of Commission

Sec. 10. (a) The commission shall employ an individual who is responsible for the care and preservation of all personal property owned by the commission that has historic significance.
(b) The individual employed by the commission under subsection (a) must meet the qualifications set by the division of state museums and historic sites of the department of natural resources.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-34.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-11. Commission Duties

Sec. 11. (a) The commission shall do the following:
(1) Keep a record of the commission's proceedings.
(2) Make a quarterly report for public use that includes the following:
(A) A detailed account of the expenditures of the commission.
(B) A summary of the commission's proceedings that includes:
(i) a statement of all contracts let;
(ii) the name of the person to whom the contracts were let; and
(iii) the amount of each contract.
(b) The report required under subsection (a) must be filed with the auditor of state.
(c) Reports created and filed under this section are public records.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-5 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-12. Rulemaking; Meetings

Sec. 12. (a) The commission may adopt rules that set forth:
(1) the time, place, and method of calling and conducting meetings; and
(2) the manner and method of the conduct of business, including:
(A) the government and regulation of the commission's employees; and
(B) the management of the ground and premises under the commission's care and control;
as the commission considers prudent and not inconsistent with this chapter and other statutes.
(b) The commission shall meet at the call of the commission's president or at the time set forth in the commission's rules. A majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. However, all official action of the commission must receive the approval in a meeting of a majority of all the members of the commission.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-5 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-13. Preservation of Battle Flags

Sec. 13. (a) The commission shall designate one (1) of its members to do the following:
(1) Assume general charge of and preserve all Indiana battle flags.
(2) Have custody of all battle and organization flags in the possession of the state that were used by any of the military organizations of the state:
(A) in any of the wars or campaigns in which the United States has been engaged; and
(B) in which Indiana veterans have participated.
(3) In the preservation of the battle flags, as far as possible, see that the name and the branch of service in which the organization served are attached to or preserved with the flag.
(4) Collect data in reference to each organization or military unit whose flag is in the possession of the commission and place the data with the flag or banner of each of the organizations or military units.
(b) The commission shall do the following:
(1) Collect Indiana battle flags not in the possession of the state from the United States, patriotic societies, or individuals.
(2) Reinforce, collect the data for, and otherwise prepare all battle flags for preservation.
(3) Collect, systematize, and prepare a brief history of each flag and index and catalogue each flag.
(4) Collect, purchase, and procure all necessary materials for the preservation of the flags.
(5) For the purpose of collecting and preparing the necessary data, reinforcing the flags, and performing other duties required by this chapter:
(A) with the approval of the budget agency, employ and fix the compensation of employees as may be necessary; and
(B) purchase material of any character that is required in carrying out this chapter.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-6.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-14. Indiana Battle Flags Fund

Sec. 14. (a) The Indiana battle flags fund is established to restore and preserve Indiana battle flags.
(b) The commission:
(1) shall administer the fund; and
(2) may spend the money in the fund for the purposes of the fund.
(c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.
(d) 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.
(e) All money accruing to the fund is appropriated continuously for the purposes of the fund.
(f) Money in the fund at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-6.5.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.30-2013, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-15. Flag Preservation Cases

Sec. 15. (a) All flag cases completed shall be in the custody of the commission. The superintendent shall have the cases cleaned periodically as necessary.
(b) The commission may determine the method and manner in which the flags shall be preserved.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-7.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-16. Indiana War Memorial Location; Name; Limitation on Character and Height of Buildings in Vicinity

Sec. 16. (a) Out-lot five (5) and out-lot thirty-six (36), in Indianapolis, according to the original plat of the city, are dedicated and set apart as grounds for the Indiana War Memorial subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Out-lots five (5) and thirty-six (36) dedicated in subsection (a), together with all or any part of squares five (5) and sixteen (16) or any part of those squares, in Indianapolis, according to the original plat of the city, that are acquired, dedicated, and set apart and added to the real estate dedicated in subsection (a) by:
(1) the state; or
(2) Indianapolis, by Marion County, or Indianapolis and Marion County jointly and then conveyed by the city, county, or city and county jointly by proper deed, grant, or contract to the state;
for War Memorial and other public purposes constitutes and shall be referred to as "Memorial Place". The permanent name of "Memorial Place" shall be selected by the commission.
(c) A necessity is declared to exist to limit:
(1) the kind, character, and height of buildings upon; and
(2) the use of real estate and buildings that are located within three hundred (300) feet of the outside boundaries of;
Memorial Place as constituted in this chapter. The commission may acquire, by purchase, donation, or condemnation, the right to limit the kind, character, and height of buildings upon and the use of real estate and buildings on real estate within three hundred (300) feet of the outside boundaries of Memorial Place.
(d) The commission shall erect and maintain in Indianapolis, upon or within grounds dedicated or acquired under this chapter, as the commission considers best, a suitable structure or structures:
(1) to commemorate the valor and sacrifice of the soldiers, sailors, and marines of the United States and of all others who rendered faithful, loyal, heroic, and self-sacrificing service at home and overseas in World War I;
(2) to provide a place or places of meeting and headquarters for organizations of soldiers, sailors, and marines or any other patriotic societies or associations;
(3) to keep records, archives, documents, flags, mementos, and relics; and
(4) for other public meetings and other public purposes;
to inculcate a true understanding and appreciation of the duties, benefits, and privileges of American citizenship and inspire patriotism and respect for the law to the end that peace may prevail, good will be promoted, justice be administered and established, public order maintained, and liberty and freedom under the law perpetuated.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-8.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-18. Commission Powers

Sec. 18. The commission may do the following:
(1) Make and execute contracts and other instruments that may be required in connection with the erection and maintenance of a suitable structure or structures upon or within Memorial Place.
(2) Adopt rules for the following:
(A) The proper management, government, and use of Memorial Place and the structures situated on Memorial Place.
(B) The government of employees.
(3) Acquire by condemnation the right to limit the kind, character, and height of buildings upon and the use of real estate or buildings located within three hundred (300) feet of the outside boundaries.
(4) Adopt reasonable rules as are proper to limit the kind, character, and height of buildings located or erected within three hundred (300) feet of the outside boundaries of Memorial Place and the use of the buildings or real estate. A building constructed or maintained or business conducted in violation of any rule may be abated as a nuisance in an action begun and prosecuted by the commission.
(5) Receive donations, gifts, devises, and bequests and use them in connection with the purposes of this chapter.
(6) Establish a nonprofit corporation to do the following:
(A) Promote public support for the purposes of the commission and this chapter.
(B) Preserve and promote the historical and educational activities of the commission.
(C) Operate for the benefit of the purposes of the commission and this chapter.
The corporation is subject to audit by the state board of accounts as if it were a state agency.
(7) Transfer money donated to the commission for the purposes described in subdivision (6) to a corporation established under subdivision (6).
(8) Transfer:
(A) artifacts;
(B) images; or
(C) documents of cultural heritage, historical, or museum relevance;
under the commission's control to a corporation established under subdivision (6) without complying with IC 5-22-21 and IC 5-22-22.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-9.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.17-2005, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-19. Monument Circle

Sec. 19. (a) The grounds that belong to the state in Indianapolis:
(1) designated in the Constitution of the State of Indiana as Governor's Circle;
(2) later called "Circle Park"; and
(3) known and designated as "Monument Place";
shall be known and designated as "Monument Circle".
(b) All written instruments and all laws that relate to the grounds described in subsection (a) in statutes are effective for the purpose intended when the grounds are described and designated as Monument Circle.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-10.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-20. Rules for Government of Monument Circle

Sec. 20. The commission shall adopt rules for the government of the monument and Monument Circle. The rules are binding and effective when approved by the governor.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-11 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-21. Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Employees and Superintendent

Sec. 21. (a) The commission:
(1) has general control of the State Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Circle; and
(2) may employ a superintendent.
(b) The superintendent may, with the advice and consent of the commission, appoint engineers, elevator operators, electricians, and watchmen as are actually required, all of whom are subject to removal at any time by the commission for any reason satisfactory to the commission.
(c) The superintendent:
(1) has direct charge and supervision of the monument and Monument Circle, subject to the orders of the commission; and
(2) may require watchmen to act as elevator operators and elevator operators to act as watchmen.
(d) The superintendent and the engineers, watchmen, and elevator operators have police powers with all powers of a constable.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-11 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-22. Superintendent; Financial Duties

Sec. 22. (a) The superintendent shall execute a bond in the penal sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000), to be approved by the commission.
(b) The superintendent shall:
(1) on the first day of each month, make a sworn statement to the auditor of state of all receipts and expenditures, with vouchers attached for the preceding month, on account of the monument; and
(2) at the same time, pay over to the treasurer of state all money received by the superintendent from all sources in the operation of the monument for the preceding month.
The auditor of state shall draw a warrant on the treasurer of state, payable to the superintendent, engineers, elevator operators, and watchmen, for the amounts due them as salaries and to the superintendent for a total of expenditures other than salaries incurred in the management of the monument and Monument Circle as shown by the vouchers.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-12 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-23. Perpetual Maintenance

Sec. 23. The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and all approaches to the monument and all surroundings belonging to the state shall be maintained perpetually and inviolate for the purpose originally designed.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-12 part.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-24. Desecration

Sec. 24. A person may not desecrate the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Indianapolis, the street known as Monument Circle, or any of the premises or approaches surrounding the monument by building a wall, fence, or other obstruction in or about the premises, approaches, or street known as Monument Circle surrounding the monument:
(1) to sell or offer to sell any article of merchandise;
(2) to have or to hold any show, carnival, circus, or masquerade;
(3) to maintain any tent or building in or about the street, premises, or approaches;
(4) to hold a political meeting;
(5) to in any way obstruct the view or approaches to the street, or premises; or
(6) to use the premises, street, or approaches;
for purposes other than those intended in this chapter.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-13.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-25. Intentional Damage; Penalty

Sec. 25. A person who intentionally damages or removes any of the property of the state on Monument Circle is liable for the payment of a penalty not less than twice the sum necessary to repair the damage or restore the lost property. The penalty may be collected by the commission in a civil action.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-18.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-26. Souvenirs; Fund

Sec. 26. (a) The commission may do the following:
(1) Make or sell the following:
(A) Pictures, models, books, and other representations of the monuments and grounds.
(B) Souvenirs.
(2) Establish and maintain souvenir shops on property that the commission manages.
(3) Hire and pay salaries for full-time or part-time employees for the souvenir shops.
(4) Contract with a nonprofit organization or corporation for the continuous management of the souvenir shops.
(5) Report annually to the governor on the activities, revenues, expenditures, and profits of the souvenir shops.
(b) Notwithstanding section 27 of this chapter, the following apply to the profits from souvenir shop sales:
(1) The souvenir shop fund is established. The souvenir shop fund shall be administered by the commission.
(2) Profits from the sales at souvenir shops established under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the souvenir shop fund.
(3) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the souvenir shop fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested.
(4) The expenses of administering the souvenir shop fund shall be paid from money in the fund.
(5) The commission may spend the money in the souvenir shop fund for the following purposes:
(A) Maintenance or repair of properties managed by the commission.
(B) Maintenance, repair, and acquisition of the following:
(i) Battle flags.
(ii) Appropriate artifacts.
(iii) Appropriate memorabilia.
(6) All money accruing to the souvenir shop fund is appropriated continuously for the purposes listed in subdivision (5).
(7) Money in the souvenir shop fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
(c) A person may not make or sell pictures, models, books, or other representations of the monuments or grounds unless the person is authorized to do so by the commission.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-19.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-27. Funds for Restoration and Repair

Sec. 27. Money recovered or accrued under this chapter shall be used:
(1) to keep:
(A) the State Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and subsidiary monuments; or
(B) the Monument Circle and its decorations and improvements;
in repair; and
(2) to restore any parts of the monuments or the Monument Circle that have been broken, destroyed, removed, or injured.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-20.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-28. Superintendent and Employees; Powers of Arrest

Sec. 28. The superintendent of the State Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and of Monument Circle and those serving under the superintendent who are appointed by the commission have police powers and may make arrests or do other things as may be needed to enforce the laws for the protection and care of the monuments and Monument Circle.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-21.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 10. Public Safety › Article 18. War Memorials › Chapter 1. Indiana War Memorials Commission › 10-18-1-29. Use of Commission Structures for Public Purposes

Sec. 29. The commission may grant the use for public purposes of any structures or any parts of structures erected by the commission under this chapter without rent or charge or for only a nominal rental:
(1) to any organizations of soldiers, sailors, and marines and others as a place for their meeting and headquarters and for the keeping of records, archives, documents, flags, mementos, and relics; and
(2) for other public meetings and other public purposes not inconsistent with the purpose of this chapter;
for the time and upon the terms and conditions as the commission determines.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-27.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.