CHAPTER 5. THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED SENILE DEMENTIA TASK FORCE

IC 12-10-5
     Chapter 5. The Alzheimer's Disease and Related Senile Dementia Task Force

IC 12-10-5-1
"Task force" defined
    
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "task force" refers to the Alzheimer's disease and related senile dementia task force established by section 2 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

IC 12-10-5-2
Establishment of task force
    
Sec. 2. The Alzheimer's disease and related senile dementia task force is established.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

IC 12-10-5-3
Membership; appointment
    
Sec. 3. (a) The task force consists of thirteen (13) voting and four (4) nonvoting members as follows:
        (1) Two (2) representatives of an Alzheimer's disease or related senile dementia support organization.
        (2) Five (5) individuals with expertise in Alzheimer's disease or related senile dementia, including at least:
            (A) one (1) physician with an unlimited license to practice medicine under IC 25-22.5; and
            (B) one (1) psychologist with a license to practice psychology under IC 25-33.
        (3) Two (2) health care providers that provide services to persons with Alzheimer's disease or related senile dementia.
        (4) One (1) individual whose parent, spouse, brother, or sister is or was afflicted with Alzheimer's disease or related senile dementia.
        (5) The commissioner of the state department of health or the commissioner's designee.
        (6) The director or the director's designee.
        (7) One (1) representative of the division of mental health and addiction.
        (8) Two (2) members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. The members appointed under this subdivision:
            (A) may not be members of the same political party; and
            (B) serve as nonvoting ex officio members of the task force.
        (9) Two (2) members of the senate appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate. The members appointed under this subdivision:
            (A) may not be members of the same political party; and
            (B) serve as nonvoting ex officio members of the task force.
    (b) The members of the task force designated by subsection (a)(1)

through (a)(4) shall be appointed by the governor.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.140-1993, SEC.1; P.L.215-2001, SEC.35.

IC 12-10-5-4
Term of office
    
Sec. 4. Each member of the task force serves a term of four (4) years. A member appointed to fill a vacancy holds office for the remainder of the unexpired term.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

IC 12-10-5-5
Quorum
    
Sec. 5. Eight (8) members of the task force constitute a quorum for transacting all business of the task force.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

IC 12-10-5-6
Officers; election; term
    
Sec. 6. The task force shall elect by majority vote one (1) of its members as chairperson and one (1) of its members as vice chairperson. The chairperson and vice chairperson serve a term of one (1) year.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

IC 12-10-5-7
Frequency of meetings
    
Sec. 7. The task force shall meet at least quarterly.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

IC 12-10-5-8
Staff
    
Sec. 8. The division shall provide staff for the task force.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

IC 12-10-5-9
Expenses reimbursement
    
Sec. 9. (a) Each member of the task force who is not a state employee is not entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Such a member is, however, entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
    (b) Each member of the task force who is a state employee but who is not a member of the general assembly is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

IC 12-10-5-10
Duties
    
Sec. 10. (a) The task force shall assist the division in carrying out the division's duties under IC 12-10-4 and IC 12-10-5.5, including the formulation of rules adopted under IC 12-10-4.
    (b) The task force shall do the following:
        (1) Identify areas of concern to be addressed by the division.
        (2) Compile available research in the area of Alzheimer's disease or related senile dementia.
        (3) Recommend services to the division to meet the needs of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related senile dementia, including the needs of the individual's families.
        (4) Recommend the development of training materials by the division for persons who care for or provide services to individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related senile dementia.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.106-1997, SEC.3.