Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), the term of an individual appointed under section 2(a)(1) of this chapter begins on the later of the following:

(1) October 1 after the expiration of the term of the member whom the individual is appointed to succeed.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 15-13-2-3

  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) The day the individual is appointed by the governor.

     (b) The term of a member appointed under section 2(a)(1) of this chapter expires on September 30 of the fourth year after the expiration of the term of the member’s immediate predecessor.

     (c) Except as provided in subsection (d), the governor may reappoint a member appointed under section 2(a)(1) of this chapter for a new term. A member reappointed by the governor is the member’s own:

(1) successor for purposes of subsection (a); and

(2) immediate predecessor for purposes of subsection (b).

     (d) An individual may not serve as a member under section 2(a)(1) of this chapter for more than eight (8) years in any twelve (12) year period, except as provided in section 4(c) of this chapter.

     (e) The member serving under section 2(a)(2) of this chapter serves until the member is not the presiding officer of the board.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-2-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.

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