4-4-9.7-1. “Director”
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “director” refers to the director of the office of community and rural affairs appointed under section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.83-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.144-2006, SEC.2.
4-4-9.7-2. “Office”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “office” refers to the office of community and rural affairs established by section 4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.83-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.144-2006, SEC.3.
4-4-9.7-3. “Secretary”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “secretary” refers to the lieutenant governor as secretary of agriculture and rural development, as provided in IC 4-4-2.3. As added by P.L.83-2005, SEC.5.
4-4-9.7-4. Office of Community and Rural Affairs Established
Sec. 4. The office of community and rural affairs is established. As added by P.L.83-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.144-2006, SEC.4.
4-4-9.7-5. Director; Appointment; Chief Executive and Administrative Officer; Employees
Sec. 5. (a) The secretary shall appoint an individual to be the director of the office. (b) The director: (1) serves at the secretary’s pleasure; (2) is entitled to receive compensation in an amount set by the secretary subject to the approval of the budget agency under IC 4-12-1-13; and (3) is responsible to the […]
4-4-9.7-6. Duties of Office
Sec. 6. The office shall do the following: (1) Administer the rural economic development fund under section 9 of this chapter. (2) Administer the Indiana main street program under IC 4-4-16. (3) Administer the community development block grant program. As added by P.L.83-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.144-2006, SEC.5.
4-4-9.7-7. Office May Adopt Rules
Sec. 7. The office may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out the duties, purposes, and functions of this chapter. As added by P.L.144-2006, SEC.6.
4-4-9.7-8. Repealed
As added by P.L.144-2006, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.133-2012, SEC.3.
4-4-9.7-9. Rural Economic Development Fund
Sec. 9. (a) The rural economic development fund is established for the purpose of enhancing and developing rural communities. The fund shall be administered by the office. (b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from the money in the fund. (c) Notwithstanding IC 5-13, the treasurer of state shall invest the money […]