Indiana Code 21-9-4-1. Board of directors; members; vacancy; chairperson; removal
(1) The following four (4) ex officio members or directors:
Terms Used In Indiana Code 21-9-4-1
- Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
- in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(B) The secretary of education.
(C) The Indiana commissioner for higher education.
(D) The budget director.
(2) Five (5) appointed members or directors who:
(A) are appointed by the governor; and
(B) have knowledge, skill, and experience in academic, business, financial, or education fields.
(b) During a member’s term of service on the board, an appointed member of the board may not be an official or employee of the state.
(c) Not more than three (3) of the appointed members of the board may belong to the same political party.
(d) An appointed member serves a four (4) year term. An appointed member shall hold over after the expiration of the member’s term until the member’s successor is appointed and qualified.
(e) The governor may reappoint an appointed member of the board.
(f) A vacancy shall be filled for the balance of an unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
(g) The treasurer of state shall serve as chairman of the board. The board shall annually elect one (1) of its ex officio members as vice chairman, and may elect any other officer that the board desires.
(h) The governor may remove an appointed member for misfeasance, malfeasance, willful neglect of duty, or other cause after notice and a public hearing, unless the member expressly waives the notice and hearing in writing.
As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.247; P.L.43-2021, SEC.139.