CHAPTER 2. COMMISSION ON AGING
IC 12-10-2
Chapter 2. Commission on Aging
IC 12-10-2-1
"Commission" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana
state commission on aging established by this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IC 12-10-2-2
Establishment of commission
Sec. 2. The Indiana state commission on aging is established
within the division.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IC 12-10-2-3
Membership
Sec. 3. (a) The commission consists of sixteen (16) members.
(b) Not more than eight (8) members may be from the same
political party. The members must be Indiana residents who are
interested in the problems of the aging and the aged.
(c) The governor shall appoint the members of the commission,
using the following geographical distribution formula:
(1) One (1) member from each congressional district.
(2) The balance of the members appointed at large. However,
not more than two (2) residents of the same county may be
appointed as members of the commission.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IC 12-10-2-4
Term of office; termination
Sec. 4. (a) The term of a member of the commission is four (4)
years. The term of a member filling a vacancy is for the remainder of
the unexpired term.
(b) The term of a member of the commission expires July 1, but
a member continues in office until a successor is appointed.
(c) The governor may terminate the appointment of a member of
the commission by notifying the member, the chairman of the
commission, and the director.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IC 12-10-2-5
Executive committee; election
Sec. 5. At its first meeting of each year, the commission shall
elect a chairman, three (3) vice chairmen, and a secretary to serve for
one (1) year. These officers are the executive committee of the
commission.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IC 12-10-2-6
Quorum
Sec. 6. (a) Nine (9) members of the commission constitute a
quorum for the transaction of the business of the commission.
(b) Approval by nine (9) members of the commission is required
for any action to be taken by the commission.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IC 12-10-2-7
Duties
Sec. 7. The commission shall do the following:
(1) Encourage the study and discussion of the problems of the
aging and the aged.
(2) Promote the organization of and officially recognize
voluntary councils for the study and discussion of problems of
the aging and the aged.
(3) Assist the division in the development of a comprehensive
plan to meet the needs of the aged.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IC 12-10-2-8
Travel and other expenses; per diem
Sec. 8. Each member of the commission, each consultant to the
commission, and each member of any advisory council established
by the commission is entitled to the following:
(1) Reimbursement for official traveling expenses and other
expenses, as provided in the state travel policy and procedures
established by the Indiana department of administration and
approved by the budget agency.
(2) Salary per diem, as provided in IC 4-10-11-2.1(b), for each
day engaged in the official business of the commission.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.