Ind. Code ch. 14-30.5-4

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Ind. Code § 14-30.5-4-1 Members of the board of a watershed development commission

Sec. 1. (a) The board of a watershed development commission consists of the following individuals: (1) If the designated watershed includes the Maumee River basin the following: (A) The director of the department or the director's designee. (B) The county surveyor of each county that: (i) is a member of the commission; and (ii) is entitled to membership on the board. (C) A member of the county executive from each county that: (i) is a member of the commission; and (ii) is entitled to membership on the board; or the member's designee. (D) One (1) individual who represents each second class city that is located in a participating county and within the basin, appointed by: (i) the board of storm water management (as described in IC 8-1.5-5-4) of the second class city; or (ii) if the second class city has no board of storm water management, the executive of the second class city. (E) A member of the county soil and water conservation district board from each participating county within the basin or the member's designee. (2) If the designated watershed does not include a basin described in subdivision (1), the following: (A) The director of the department or the director's designee. (B) The county surveyor of each county that: (i) is a member of the commission; and (ii) is entitled to membership on the board. (C) An individual other than the county surveyor representing each county that: (i) is a member of the commission; and (ii) is entitled to membership on the board; appointed by the county executive. (D) Either: (i) one (1) individual appointed to represent each second class city that is located in a participating county and within the basin; or (ii) if a participating county does not include a second class city that is located within the basin, one (1) individual appointed to represent the municipality that has the largest population of all municipalities that are located in the participating county and within the basin. An individual appointed to represent a second class city under item (i) shall be appointed by the board of storm water management (as described in IC 8-1.5-5-4) of the second class city or, if the second class city has no board of storm water management, by the executive of the second class city. An individual appointed under item (ii) to represent the municipality that has the largest population of all municipalities that are located in the participating county and within the basin shall be appointed by the board of storm water management (as described in IC 8-1.5-5-4) of the municipality or, if the municipality has no board of storm water management, by the executive of the municipality. All of the members of the board of a commission to which this subsection applies are voting members. (b) The executive of a county described in subsection (a)(2)(C) shall appoint the individual to represent the county on the board of the commission under subsection (a)(2)(C). However, if the position of an individual appointed under subsection (a)(2)(C) becomes vacant, the county surveyor of the county shall represent the county on the board under subsection (a)(2)(C) until a new appointment is made by the county executive under subsection (a)(2)(C). The executive of a county described in subsection (a)(1)(C) may appoint an individual as a designee to represent the county on the board of the commission under subsection (a)(1)(C). However, if the position of an individual appointed under subsection (a)(1)(C) becomes vacant, the county surveyor of the county shall represent the county on the board under subsection (a)(1)(C) until a new appointment is made by the county executive under subsection (a)(1)(C). (c) An individual appointed or designated to represent a county on the board of a watershed development commission under subsection (a)(1)(C) or (a)(2)(C): (1) must have a background in construction, project management, flood damage reduction, drainage, or a similar professional background; and (2) must reside in the county. (d) The term of office of an individual appointed or designated under subsection (a)(1)(C) or (a)(2)(C): (1) is four (4) years; and (2) continues until the individual's successor is appointed. (e) An individual appointed under subsection (a)(1)(B) or (a)(2)(B) is eligible for reappointment. As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.104-2025, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 14-30.5-4-2 Officers of a watershed development commission; executive director

Sec. 2. (a) The voting members of the board of a watershed development commission shall elect the following officers: (1) A chair. (2) A vice chair. (3) A secretary-treasurer. (b) When one (1) or more additional counties that are entitled to representation on the board of a watershed development commission under IC 14-30.5-2-7(b) or IC 14-30.5-2-7(c) become members of the commission, the offices referred to in subsection (a) become vacant and the members of the board shall elect new officers under subsection (a). (c) The term of an individual elected to an office under subsection (a) may not exceed one (1) year, but the individual is eligible for reelection. (d) An individual elected to an office under subsection (a) shall perform the duties usually pertaining to the office. (e) The board of a watershed development commission: (1) shall appoint an executive director; and (2) may establish and fill other offices the board considers necessary. As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 14-30.5-4-3 Meetings of the board of a watershed development commission

Sec. 3. (a) The board of a watershed development commission shall meet: (1) at least four (4) times per calendar year; and (2) on the call of either of the following: (A) The chair. (B) A quorum of the members of the board. (b) A majority of the voting members of a board constitutes a quorum. (c) The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members of a board are required for the board to take action. (d) A board may adopt rules for the transaction of business. (e) A board shall keep a record of its findings, resolutions, and transactions. The record kept under this subsection is a public record open to inspection and copying under IC 5-14-3. As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 14-30.5-4-4 Salary per diem of board members

Sec. 4. A member of the board of a watershed development commission is not entitled to receive any compensation for performance of the member's duties except that a member is entitled to a minimum salary per diem from the watershed development commission for the member's participation in board meetings. The amount of the per diem is equal to the amount of the per diem provided under IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 14-30.5-4-5 Advisory committee; members; exception for St. Joseph River basin commission if transformed

Sec. 5. (a) There is established for each watershed development commission an advisory committee to provide counsel to the board of the commission. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a watershed development commission advisory committee established under this section consists of a member or representative of the board of supervisors of the soil and water conservation district of each county that is a member of the commission, selected by the board of supervisors. (c) If the St. Joseph watershed development commission is established under IC 14-30-7-2: (1) the individuals serving as members of the St. Joseph River basin commission under IC 14-30-6-5 become members of the advisory committee of the St. Joseph watershed development commission; (2) the term of office of an individual who becomes a member of the advisory committee of the St. Joseph watershed development commission under subdivision (1) is as provided in IC 14-30-7-2; and (3) upon: (A) the expiration under IC 14-30-6-5; or (B) the termination under any other circumstances; of the term of office of an individual described in subdivision (1), the office of the individual shall be filled by a successor according to IC 14-30-7-2(j)(4). As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.123-2026, SEC.43.

Ind. Code § 14-30.5-4-6 Ad hoc advisory committees

Sec. 6. (a) The board of a watershed development commission may establish an ad hoc advisory committee other than the advisory committee established under section 5 of this chapter to advise the board on one (1) or more particular subjects. (b) The board may appoint to an ad hoc advisory committee established under this section any individual whose knowledge, experience, training, or interest enables the individual to provide counsel to the board concerning the subject or subjects referred to in subsection (a). As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 14-30.5-4-7 Advisory committee members serve without compensation

Sec. 7. A member of an advisory committee established under section 5 of this chapter or a member of an ad hoc advisory committee established under section 6 of this chapter is not entitled to compensation for the member's services. As added by P.L.251-2023, SEC.13.

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