Sec. 4. (a) There is hereby created a civil rights
commission composed of seven (7) members, not more than four (4) of whom shall be members of the same political party, to be appointed by the governor. In making such appointments, the governor shall take into consideration all interests in the community including but not limited to the interests of minority groups, employers, labor, and the public.
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 22-9-1-4
- Commission: means the civil rights commission created under section 4 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 22-9-1-3
(c) Successors to all members of the commission shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years, excepting when appointed to fill a vacancy, in which case such appointment shall be for the unexpired term.
(d) Members of the commission may be removed by the governor for cause but for no other reason.
(e) The members of the commission shall be paid per diem and travel expenses and other necessary and reasonable expenses for attendance at meetings and hearings of the commission.
Formerly: Acts 1961, c.208, s.4; Acts 1963, c.173, s.4; Acts 1969, c.298, s.3; Acts 1971, P.L.357, SEC.4. As amended by P.L.7-1987, SEC.99.
