4-23-28-1. “Commission”

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “commission” refers to the commission on Hispanic/Latino affairs established by section 2 of this chapter. As added by P.L.247-2003, SEC.1.

4-23-28-10. Funding

Sec. 10. (a) Funding for the commission shall be derived from funds appropriated to the civil rights commission. (b) If money is appropriated under subsection (a), the money does not revert to the state general fund at the end of a state fiscal year but remains available to the civil rights commission until the purpose […]

4-23-28-11. Special Fund Established

Sec. 11. (a) The commission on Hispanic/Latino affairs special fund is established to provide money for special projects of the commission. (b) The fund shall be administered by the treasurer of state. (c) Expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund. (d) The fund consists of gifts, contributions, and money […]

4-23-28-2. Establishment

Sec. 2. The commission on Hispanic/Latino affairs is established. As added by P.L.247-2003, SEC.1.

4-23-28-3. Duties; Topics of Study

Sec. 3. (a) The commission shall do the following: (1) Identify and research issues affecting the Hispanic/Latino communities. (2) Promote cooperation and understanding between the Hispanic/Latino communities and other communities throughout Indiana. (3) Report to the legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 and to the governor concerning Hispanic/Latino issues, including the following: […]

4-23-28-4. Members; Removal; Vacancy

Sec. 4. (a) The commission consists of twenty (20) members appointed as follows: (1) Two (2) members of the senate who may not be affiliated with the same political party, to be appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate. (2) Two (2) members of the house of representatives who may not be affiliated […]

4-23-28-5. Meetings; Subcommittees

Sec. 5. (a) The commission shall meet on call of the chairperson and at other times that the commission determines. (b) The chairperson may designate subcommittees to meet between commission meetings and report back to the full commission. As added by P.L.247-2003, SEC.1.

4-23-28-6. Chairperson; Vice Chairperson

Sec. 6. (a) At the first meeting of the commission each year, the members shall elect: (1) one (1) member to be the commission’s chairperson; and (2) one (1) member to be the commission’s vice chairperson. (b) A vacancy in the office of chairperson or vice chairperson shall be filled by a member of the […]

4-23-28-7. Support From Department of Workforce Development; Expenses

Sec. 7. (a) The civil rights commission shall provide staff and administrative support to the commission. (b) The expenses of the commission shall be paid from appropriations made to the civil rights commission. As added by P.L.247-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.27.

4-23-28-8. Majority Vote Required

Sec. 8. For the commission to take action on any measure, including final reports, at least: (1) eleven (11) members must be present at the meeting; and (2) a majority of the members present at the meeting must vote in favor of the action. As added by P.L.247-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.21-2020, SEC.1.

4-23-28-9. Per Diem; Expenses

Sec. 9. (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 […]