Sec. 15. (a) The board of managers shall, with the advice and consent of the board of commissioners, select and appoint an administrator for the health center.

     (b) The administrator shall be appointed solely on the basis of merit and fitness for the position, without regard to the appointee’s political affiliation. The administrator must have the following qualifications:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-30-7-15

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(1) Be a citizen of the United States.

(2) Possess good executive ability.

(3) Be qualified as an institutional administrative officer.

(4) Be a reputable citizen of good moral character.

(5) Have the proper experience and training to efficiently manage the health center and to supervise or provide necessary and proper care and treatment for the patients and residents in the health center.

     (c) The administrator may not be removed except for cause by a majority vote of the board of commissioners, upon charges preferred by a majority of the board of managers.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-6-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.