Ind. Code ch. 4-37-2

Ind. Code ch. 4-37-2
in effect

Ind. Code § 4-37-2-1 Corporation established

Sec. 1. The Indiana state museum and historic sites corporation is established. As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-37-2-2 Corporation a public body corporate and politic

Sec. 2. (a) The corporation is: (1) a public body corporate and politic; and (2) an instrumentality of the state. (b) The corporation is separate from the state. However, the exercise by the corporation of its powers is an essential governmental function. As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-37-2-3 Suits by and against corporation

Sec. 3. The corporation may: (1) sue and be sued; and (2) plead and be impleaded. As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-37-2-4 Audit

Sec. 4. The corporation is subject to compliance audits by the state board of accounts. As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.166-2013, SEC.2; P.L.181-2015, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 4-37-2-5 Appointment of board members

Sec. 5. The board shall appoint, subject to the governor's approval, an individual to serve as chief executive officer of the corporation. As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-37-2-6 Deposit of public funds exemption

Sec. 6. The corporation is not subject to the requirements under IC 5-13-6-1. As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-37-2-7 Subject to public record laws

Sec. 7. The records of the corporation are subject to IC 5-14-3. As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-37-2-8 Transfer of rules; references

Sec. 8. (a) After June 30, 2011, rules that concern the division of state museums and historic sites that were adopted by the natural resources commission shall be treated as rules applying to the corporation. (b) After June 30, 2011, a reference to the department of natural resources in a statute or rule concerning the division of state museums and historic sites shall be treated as a reference to the corporation. As added by P.L.167-2011, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-37-2-9 Subject to public works requirements

Sec. 9. The corporation is subject to the requirements under IC 5-16. As added by P.L.166-2013, SEC.3.
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