CHAPTER 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES COMMISSION
IC 9-15
ARTICLE 15. BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES
COMMISSION
IC 9-15-1
Chapter 1. Establishment of Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Commission
IC 9-15-1-1
Creation; character
Sec. 1. The bureau of motor vehicles commission is established.
The commission is a body corporate and politic, and though separate
from the state, the exercise by the commission of the commission's
powers constitutes an essential governmental function. The
commission may sue and be sued and plead and be impleaded.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.3.
IC 9-15-1-2
Membership
Sec. 2. The commission consists of the following five (5)
individuals:
(1) Four (4) individuals, not more than two (2) of whom may be
members of the same political party, who:
(A) shall be appointed by the governor;
(B) serve for terms of four (4) years;
(C) may not hold any other public office or serve as a state
or local employee while serving as a commission member;
and
(D) shall devote as much time as is needed to carry out their
duties, but are not required to devote full time to their duties.
(2) The commissioner, who:
(A) shall serve as chairman of the commission; and
(B) is responsible for calling commission meetings.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.3.
IC 9-15-1-3
Quorum
Sec. 3. Three (3) commission members constitute a quorum. The
consent of three (3) commission members is required before any
action may be taken.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.3.
IC 9-15-1-4
Per diem salaries; expenses
Sec. 4. (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). That member is also entitled to reimbursement for
traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in
connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel
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 is
entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses
actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided
in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana
department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.3.