Ind. Code ch. 25-31.5-2

in effect

Ind. Code § 25-31.5-2-1 Establishment of board

Sec. 1. The Indiana board of registration for soil scientists is established. The board shall administer this article. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-31.5-2-2 Qualifications of members

Sec. 2. Each member of the board must be: (1) a resident of Indiana; and (2) appointed by the governor. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-31.5-2-3 Members

Sec. 3. The board consists of the following five (5) members: (1) Four (4) soil scientists who, at the time of appointment, include: (A) one (1) member from federal, state, or local government; (B) one (1) member involved in education in a teaching, a research, or an extension context; and (C) two (2) members from industry or the private practice of soil science who are registered professional soil scientists in Indiana. (2) One (1) member who represents the public at large and is not associated with soil science other than as a consumer. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-31.5-2-4 Terms of members

Sec. 4. (a) Each board member serves a term of four (4) years. (b) A board member may serve until the member's successor is appointed and qualified under this chapter. (c) A board member may not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-31.5-2-5 Removal of members; vacancies

Sec. 5. (a) The governor may remove a board member for cause. (b) A vacancy in the membership of the board is filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired term. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-31.5-2-6 Quorum

Sec. 6. Three (3) members of the board constitute a quorum. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-31.5-2-7 Majority vote required

Sec. 7. The affirmative vote of a majority of the total membership of the board is required for the board to take action on any matter. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-31.5-2-8 Chairperson; secretary

Sec. 8. Each year the board shall elect from its members a chairperson and a secretary. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-31.5-2-9 Travel expenses

Sec. 9. A member of the board is not entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). However, the member is entitled to reimbursement for travel 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. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

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