CHAPTER 24.2. INDIANA ADVISORY COMMISSION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
IC 4-23-24.2
Chapter 24.2. Indiana Advisory Commission on
Intergovernmental Relations
IC 4-23-24.2-1
"Commission" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana
advisory commission on intergovernmental relations established by
section 4 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.214.
IC 4-23-24.2-2
"Municipality" defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "municipality" has the meaning set
forth in IC 36-1-2-11.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.214.
IC 4-23-24.2-3
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.14-2000, SEC.12.)
IC 4-23-24.2-4
Establishment of commission
Sec. 4. The Indiana advisory commission on intergovernmental
relations is established.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.214.
IC 4-23-24.2-5
Duties of commission
Sec. 5. The commission shall do the following:
(1) Enhance coordination and cooperation between state and
local governments.
(2) Review the effect of any federal or state legislation or any
court decisions on local governmental entities.
(3) Act as a forum for consultation among state and local
government officials.
(4) Conduct research on intergovernmental issues.
(5) Review studies of intergovernmental issues by universities,
research and consulting organizations, and entities.
(6) Issue reports on the commission's activities.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.214.
IC 4-23-24.2-6
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.32-1997, SEC.6.)
IC 4-23-24.2-7
Members representing state government; tenure; powers
Sec. 7. (a) The following eleven (11) individuals are the members
of the commission representing state government:
(1) Two (2) members of the senate appointed by the president
pro tempore of the senate.
(2) Two (2) members of the senate appointed by the president
pro tempore of the senate upon recommendation of the senate
minority floor leader.
(3) Two (2) members of the house of representatives appointed
by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(4) Two (2) members of the house of representatives appointed
by the speaker of the house of representatives upon the
recommendation of the house minority floor leader.
(5) The budget director or the director's designee.
(6) The governor or the governor's designee.
(7) The lieutenant governor or the lieutenant governor's
designee.
(b) A member of the commission who is a member of the general
assembly serves on the commission until the earlier of the following:
(1) Two (2) years after the date of the member's appointment.
(2) The date the member ceases to hold the legislative office the
member held when appointed to the commission.
(c) Members listed in subsection (a)(5) through (a)(7) serve terms
that are coterminous with the position or office the member held
when the member was appointed to the commission.
(d) The commission may request a director of a state agency or
the director's designee to provide information to the commission. A
director or the director's designee shall cooperate with the
commission.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.214. Amended by P.L.32-1997, SEC.1.
IC 4-23-24.2-8
Members representing local governments; tenure
Sec. 8. (a) The following thirteen (13) individuals are the
members of the commission representing local governments:
(1) Four (4) municipal officials, two (2) appointed by the
president pro tempore of the senate and two (2) appointed by
the speaker of the house of representatives from nominees of
the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, who may be
selected as follows:
(A) The mayor of a first class city.
(B) One (1) member of the legislative body of a second class
city.
(C) The mayor or a member of the legislative body of a third
class city.
(D) The executive of a town.
(2) Four (4) county officials, two (2) appointed by the president
pro tempore of the senate and two (2) appointed by the speaker
of the house of representatives from nominees of the
Association of Indiana Counties. One (1) member appointed
under this subdivision may be a member of a county fiscal body
and one (1) member appointed under this subdivision may be a
member of a county executive.
(3) Two (2) township officials, one (1) appointed by the
president pro tempore of the senate and one (1) appointed by
the speaker of the house of representatives from nominees of
the Township Trustees Association.
(4) One (1) person appointed by the governor who represents a
regional or multiple county local governmental entity.
(5) Two (2) persons, one (1) appointed by the president pro
tempore of the senate and one (1) appointed by the speaker of
the house of representatives, who may have expertise or
experience in intergovernmental relations.
A member appointed under this section may designate another
individual to serve on the commission for the member.
(b) A member appointed under this section serves on the
commission until the earliest of the following:
(1) Two (2) years after the date of the member's appointment.
(2) The date the member is removed by the member's
appointing authority.
(3) The date the member no longer holds the office or position
the member held when appointed to the commission.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.214. Amended by P.L.32-1997, SEC.2.
IC 4-23-24.2-8.1
Vacancies
Sec. 8.1. When a vacancy occurs on the commission for any
reason, the appointing authority shall appoint a qualified person to
fill the remainder of the unexpired term.
As added by P.L.32-1997, SEC.3.
IC 4-23-24.2-9
Chairman and vice chairman
Sec. 9. (a) The chairman of the legislative council shall select a
chairman and a vice chairman from among the legislative members
of the commission.
(b) The chairman and vice chairman of the commission may not
be members of the same political party.
(c) The commission shall meet at the call of the chairman.
However, the commission shall meet at least two (2) times each year
and at other times that the chairman considers necessary.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.214. Amended by P.L.32-1997, SEC.4.
IC 4-23-24.2-10
Voting members; quorum
Sec. 10. (a) All members of the commission are voting members.
(b) Thirteen (13) members of the commission constitute a
quorum.
(c) An affirmative vote of at least thirteen (13) members of the
commission is required for the commission to take action.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.214.
IC 4-23-24.2-11
Travel expenses
Sec. 11. (a) Each member of the commission who is not a state
employee is not entitled to a minimum salary per diem provided by
IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is, however, 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 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.214.
IC 4-23-24.2-12
Staff and administrative support; director
Sec. 12. (a) Staff and administrative support for the commission
shall be provided by the Indiana University's Center for Urban Policy
and the Environment.
(b) The commission shall select a director for the commission.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.214. Amended by P.L.32-1997, SEC.5.