Sec. 2. (a) There is created a state ethics commission.

     (b) The commission is composed of five (5) members appointed by the governor.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 4-2-6-2

  • Commission: refers to the state ethics commission created under section 2 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 4-2-6-1
  • Person: means any individual, proprietorship, partnership, unincorporated association, trust, business trust, group, limited liability company, or corporation, whether or not operated for profit, or a governmental agency or political subdivision. See Indiana Code 4-2-6-1
     (c) No more than three (3) commission members shall be of the same political party. A person who:

(1) holds an elected or appointed office of the state;

(2) is employed by the state; or

(3) is registered as a lobbyist under IC 4-2-7;

may not be a member of the commission. The governor shall designate one (1) member of the commission as the chairperson. Each appointment to the commission is for a period of four (4) years. A vacancy shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired term.

     (d) The inspector general shall provide rooms and staff assistance for the commission.

Formerly: Acts 1974, P.L.4, SEC.2. As amended by P.L.13-1987, SEC.5; P.L.222-2005, SEC.2; P.L.89-2006, SEC.2.