CHAPTER 6. INTERAGENCY STATE COUNCIL ON BLACK AND MINORITY HEALTH
IC 16-46-6
Chapter 6. Interagency State Council on Black and Minority
Health
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Council
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "council" refers to the interagency
state council on black and minority health.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
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Minority
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "minority" means an individual
identified as any of the following:
(1) Black or African-American.
(2) Hispanic or Latino.
(3) Asian.
(4) American Indian.
(5) Alaska Native.
(6) Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.194-1995, SEC.1;
P.L.242-2003, SEC.1.
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Establishment
Sec. 3. The state department shall establish the interagency state
council on black and minority health.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
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Membership
Sec. 4. (a) The council consists of the following twenty-one (21)
members:
(1) Two (2) members of the house of representatives from
different political parties appointed by the speaker of the house
of representatives.
(2) Two (2) members of the senate from different political
parties appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.
(3) The governor or the governor's designee.
(4) The state health commissioner or the commissioner's
designee.
(5) The director of the division of family resources or the
director's designee.
(6) The director of the office of Medicaid policy and planning
or the director's designee.
(7) The director of the division of mental health and addiction
or the director's designee.
(8) The commissioner of the department of correction or the
commissioner's designee.
(9) One (1) representative of a local health department
appointed by the governor.
(10) One (1) representative of a public health care facility
appointed by the governor.
(11) One (1) psychologist appointed by the governor who:
(A) is licensed to practice psychology in Indiana; and
(B) has knowledge and experience in the special health
needs of minorities.
(12) One (1) member appointed by the governor based on the
recommendation of the Indiana State Medical Association.
(13) One (1) member appointed by the governor based on the
recommendation of the National Medical Association.
(14) One (1) member appointed by the governor based on the
recommendation of the Indiana Hospital and Health
Association.
(15) One (1) member appointed by the governor based on the
recommendation of the American Cancer Society.
(16) One (1) member appointed by the governor based on the
recommendation of the American Heart Association.
(17) One (1) member appointed by the governor based on the
recommendation of the American Diabetes Association.
(18) One (1) member appointed by the governor based on the
recommendation of the Black Nurses Association.
(19) One (1) member appointed by the governor based on the
recommendation of the Indiana Minority Health Coalition.
(b) At least fifty-one percent (51%) of the members of the council
must be minorities.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.249;
P.L.5-1993, SEC.262; P.L.194-1995, SEC.2; P.L.215-2001, SEC.89;
P.L.242-2003, SEC.2; P.L.2-2005, SEC.59; P.L.145-2006, SEC.147.
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Appointments
Sec. 5. All appointments to the council are for two (2) years. A
member may be reappointed to the commission for succeeding terms.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
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Chairman
Sec. 6. The council shall select a chairman from the membership
annually.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
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Vacancy appointments
Sec. 7. Appointments to fill a vacancy are for the remainder of an
unexpired term and are made by the authority who made the original
appointment.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
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Staff
Sec. 8. The state department and the Indiana Minority Health
Coalition, Inc. shall provide staff for the council.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.242-2003, SEC.3.
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Meetings
Sec. 9. The council shall hold at least four (4) meetings annually.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
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Duties
Sec. 10. The council shall do the following:
(1) Identify and study the special health care needs and health
problems of minorities.
(2) Examine the factors and conditions that affect the health of
minorities.
(3) Examine the health care services available to minorities in
the public and private sector and determine the extent to which
these services meet the needs of minorities.
(4) Study the state and federal laws concerning the health needs
of minorities.
(5) Examine the coordination of services to minorities and
recommend improvements in the delivery of services.
(6) Examine funding sources for minority health care.
(7) Examine and recommend preventive measures concerning
the leading causes of death or injury among minorities,
including the following:
(A) Heart disease.
(B) Stroke.
(C) Cancer.
(D) Intentional injuries.
(E) Accidental death and injury.
(F) Cirrhosis.
(G) Diabetes.
(H) Infant mortality.
(I) HIV and acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
(J) Mental Health.
(K) Substance Abuse.
(8) Examine the impact of the following on minorities:
(A) Adolescent pregnancy.
(B) Sexually transmitted and other communicable diseases.
(C) Lead poisoning.
(D) Long term disability and aging.
(E) Sickle cell anemia.
(9) Monitor the Indiana minority health initiative and other
public policies that affect the health status of minorities.
(10) Develop and implement a comprehensive plan and time
line to address health disparities and health issues of minority
populations in Indiana.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.194-1995, SEC.3;
P.L.242-2003, SEC.4.
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Annual reports
Sec. 11. The council shall submit a report in an electronic format
under IC 5-14-6 to the general assembly before November 1 of each
year. The report must include the following:
(1) The findings and conclusions of the council.
(2) Recommendations of the council.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.28-2004,
SEC.142.
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Violations
Sec. 12. (a) Except as otherwise provided, a person who
recklessly violates or fails to comply with this chapter commits a
Class B misdemeanor.
(b) Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense.
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
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Per diem compensation and traveling expenses
Sec. 13. (a) Each member of the council who is not a state
employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by
IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The council member is also entitled to
reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4
and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's
duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by
the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget
agency.
(b) Each member of the council who is a state employee is entitled
to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under
IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with
the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures
established by the Indiana department of administration and
approved by the budget agency.
(c) Expenses incurred under this section must be paid out of the
funds appropriated to the state department.
As added by P.L.152-1997, SEC.1.