Ind. Code ch. 5-33-4

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Ind. Code § 5-33-4-1 Corporation governed by board

Sec. 1. The Indiana destination development corporation board shall govern the corporation. As added by P.L.78-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 5-33-4-2 Membership

Sec. 2. The board is composed of the following eight (8) members, none of whom may be members of the general assembly: (1) The governor or a designee of the governor. (2) The secretary of commerce or a designee of the secretary who is a full-time employee of the Indiana economic development corporation. (3) Five (5) members of the private sector tourism industry, appointed by the governor. The governor may consider individuals with experience in any of the following areas or occupations in making appointments under this subdivision: (A) Food and beverage service. (B) Lodging. (C) Attractions. (D) Destination marketing. (E) Hospitality and tourism management educator. (F) Tourism industry professional. (4) One (1) member from the Indiana Tourism Association, appointed by the governor. As added by P.L.78-2019, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.74-2020, SEC.6; P.L.69-2023, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 5-33-4-3 Ex officio members; voting; term of office

Sec. 3. (a) A member who is an elected or appointed officer under section 2(1) or 2(2) of this chapter serves as an ex officio member of the board. (b) All members of the board are voting members. (c) Except as provided in subsection (d), the term of a member appointed under section 2(3) of this chapter is four (4) years. (d) The initial terms of members appointed under section 2(3) of this chapter are as follows: (1) Three (3) members serve terms of four (4) years. (2) Two (2) members serve terms of three (3) years. Upon expiration of a member's initial term, the governor shall appoint a member to serve a four (4) year term. (e) The initial term of a member appointed under section 2(4) of this chapter is four (4) years. Upon expiration of the member's initial term, the governor shall appoint a member to serve a four (4) year term. As added by P.L.78-2019, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.69-2023, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 5-33-4-4 Chairperson

Sec. 4. The governor or the designee of the governor is the board chair. As added by P.L.78-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 5-33-4-5 Quorum

Sec. 5. (a) Five (5) members serving on the board constitute a quorum. (b) The affirmative vote of five (5) members serving on the board is required for the board to take official action. As added by P.L.78-2019, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.69-2023, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 5-33-4-6 Director

Sec. 6. The governor shall appoint the director of the corporation. As added by P.L.78-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 5-33-4-7 Director as executive and chief administrative officer

Sec. 7. (a) The director of the corporation serves at the pleasure of the governor. (b) The director is the executive and chief administrative officer of the corporation. As added by P.L.78-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 5-33-4-8 Per diem and expenses

Sec. 8. (a) Each member of the board 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 for 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. (b) Each member of the board who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and for 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.78-2019, SEC.5.

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