Sec. 3. (a) Whenever the parole board is conducting an inquiry, investigation, hearing, or review, that function may be delegated to one (1) or more members of the parole board.

     (b) If one (1) or more member acts on behalf of the board that member or employee may exercise all the powers of the parole board except the power to render a final decision as to any matter. The members shall instead, upon completion of the inquiry, investigation, hearing, or review, file with the board the complete record of the proceedings together with his findings, conclusions, and recommended decision. The board shall, based upon the record and the findings, conclusions, and recommendations, render a final decision.

As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.2.