CHAPTER 24.1. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. INDIANA HOLIDAY COMMISSION
IC 4-23-24.1
Chapter 24.1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana Holiday
Commission
IC 4-23-24.1-1
"Commission" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana holiday commission established by
section 2 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213.
IC 4-23-24.1-2
Establishment of commission
Sec. 2. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Indiana holiday
commission is established.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213.
IC 4-23-24.1-3
Members
Sec. 3. The commission consists of thirteen (13) members,
appointed as follows:
(1) Nine (9) members who are Indiana residents appointed by
the governor. Each Indiana congressional district must be
represented by at least one (1) individual appointed under this
subdivision who is a resident of that congressional district. Not
more than five (5) members appointed under this subdivision
may be members of the same political party.
(2) Four (4) members of the general assembly who are
appointed under section 5 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213. Amended by P.L.170-2002,
SEC.11; P.L.199-2007, SEC.1.
IC 4-23-24.1-4
Chairman
Sec. 4. (a) The governor shall annually designate one (1) of the
members appointed under section 3(1) of this chapter as chairman of
the commission.
(b) Members of the commission appointed under subsection 3(1)
of this chapter serve a four (4) year term.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213.
IC 4-23-24.1-5
Appointment of members; terms; vacancies; reappointment
Sec. 5. (a) Four (4) members of the general assembly shall be
appointed as members of the commission as follows:
(1) The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint
two (2) members of the house of representatives, both of whom
may not be members of the same political party.
(2) The president pro tempore of the senate shall appoint two
(2) members of the senate, both of whom may not be members
of the same political party.
(b) A member of the commission appointed under subsection (a)
serves until the member's current term of office as a member of the
general assembly expires.
(c) A vacancy under subsection (a) shall be filled by the officer
who appointed the vacating legislator. A legislative member
appointed under this subsection serves until the end of the unexpired
term of the vacating legislator.
(d) A member of the commission appointed under this section
may be reappointed.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213.
IC 4-23-24.1-6
Quorum
Sec. 6. Seven (7) members of the commission constitute a
quorum.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213. Amended by P.L.199-2007,
SEC.2.
IC 4-23-24.1-6.5
Authority of the commission; delegation of authority
Sec. 6.5. (a) The commission is responsible for making all policy
decisions relating to the duties and powers of the commission.
(b) Neither:
(1) the staff support provided by the civil rights commission
under section 8 of this chapter; nor
(2) the executive director of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Indiana holiday commission;
may make any policy decisions on behalf of the commission relating
to the duties and powers of the commission, except as authority to
make such decision is delegated by the commission.
As added by P.L.199-2007, SEC.3.
IC 4-23-24.1-7
Travel expenses
Sec. 7. (a) Each member of the commission who is not a state
employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by
IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The 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.
Expenses incurred under this subsection shall be paid out of the
funds appropriated to the lieutenant governor or the civil rights
commission.
(b) Each member of the commission who is a state employee but
who is not a member of the general assembly 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) Each member of the commission who is a member of the
general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage,
and travel allowances paid to members of the general assembly
serving on interim study committees established by the legislative
council.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.83.
IC 4-23-24.1-8
Staff support
Sec. 8. The civil rights commission shall furnish the necessary
staff support for the commission.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213.
IC 4-23-24.1-9
Commemorative programs or activities
Sec. 9. (a) The commission shall commemorate the birthday of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with programs or activities that:
(1) honor Dr. King's life and works; and
(2) reflect Dr. King's philosophy and dream of freedom, justice,
and racial equality through nonviolent social change.
(b) The commission may do the following:
(1) Sponsor, promote, or engage in activities on dates other than
the Dr. King holiday that honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. or
that relate to the philosophy and principles advocated by Dr.
King.
(2) Coordinate the commission's activities and projects with the
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday commission,
community organizations, local municipalities, and other
entities that the commission determines to be appropriate.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.213.