15-13-5-17. Election of Member’s Successor; Secret Ballots
Sec. 17. (a) During September before the term of a member representing a district expires, the individuals designated under section 10(a)(6)(C) of this chapter for each organization certified under section 10 of this chapter for the district shall meet in a district convention to elect the member’s successor. (b) Voting under subsection (a) is by […]
15-13-5-18. District Convention Rules
Sec. 18. The director of the Indiana state department of agriculture shall adopt rules for the business of a district convention. Rules adopted under this section may not be inconsistent with this chapter. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-18.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.45.
15-13-5-19. Credentials to Vote at Convention; Contesting Credentials
Sec. 19. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the credentials of an individual issued under this chapter are conclusive of the right of the individual to vote at the district convention. (b) A person may contest the validity of the credentials of an individual by alleging facts constituting fraud or misrepresentation in securing the […]
15-13-5-5. Presiding Officer; Other Officers
Sec. 5. (a) The board shall elect a member serving under section 2(a)(5) of this chapter to be the presiding officer of the board. The member elected under this section is the presiding officer of the board until the earlier of the following: (1) The date the member’s term expires. (2) The date the member […]
15-13-5-5.5. Standing Committees
Sec. 5.5. The board shall establish standing committees to assist with planning the fair with the assistance of staff. Committees related to the following activities are required: (1) Livestock and competitive events. (2) Fundraising and youth development. (3) County fair engagement. (4) Any other committee established by the board. As added by P.L.92-2019, SEC.16.
15-13-5-6. Per Diem and Travel Expenses
Sec. 6. (a) Subject to subsection (c), each member of the board who is not a state employee is entitled to receive the following: (1) The minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). (2) Subject to subsection (c), reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member’s duties, as […]
15-13-5-7. Expenses of the Board
Sec. 7. The commission shall pay the expenses of the board approved by the commission from the money of the commission. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-7.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
15-13-5-8. Holding Property in Name of Board Prohibited
Sec. 8. The board may not hold property in the board’s name. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-8.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.
15-13-5-9. Certification of Organization to Vote
Sec. 9. If an organization wants to be certified to vote in an election under this chapter, the organization must apply to the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-9.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.39.
15-13-5-10. Requirements for Certification of Organization to Vote
Sec. 10. (a) Subject to sections 11 through 13 of this chapter, the director of the Indiana state department of agriculture shall certify an organization that applies under section 9 of this chapter as eligible to vote in a district election under this chapter only if the organization: (1) is an agricultural interest, including an […]