Sec. 6. The board consists of the following ten (10) members:

(1) Two (2) individuals who are not members of the general assembly, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate with advice from the minority leader of the senate.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-26-4-6

  • board: refers to the Indiana kids first trust fund board established by section 5 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 31-26-4-2
  • Minority leader: See Floor Leaders
  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
(2) Two (2) individuals who are not members of the general assembly, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives with advice from the minority leader of the house of representatives.

(3) The director of the department or the director’s designee.

(4) Four (4) individuals appointed by the governor as follows:

(A) One (1) individual who represents the general public.

(B) Two (2) individuals who represent child advocacy organizations.

(C) One (1) individual who represents the medical community.

(5) The commissioner of the Indiana department of health or the commissioner’s designee. An individual designated by the commissioner under this subdivision must have knowledge of or experience in issues relating to:

(A) the prevention of child abuse and neglect; and

(B) the reduction of infant mortality.

As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.298.

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