CHAPTER 14. OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH

IC 16-19-14

    

Chapter 14. Office of Minority Health

IC 16-19-14-1

"Director"

    

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "director" refers to the director of
the office.

As added by P.L.38-2010, SEC.4.

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"Minority"

    

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "minority" means an individual
identified as any of the following:

        (1) Black or African-American.

        (2) Hispanic or Latino.

        (3) Asian.

        (4) American Indian.

        (5) Alaska Native.

        (6) Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander.

As added by P.L.38-2010, SEC.4.

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"Office"

    

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "office" refers to the office of
minority health established by this chapter.

As added by P.L.38-2010, SEC.4.

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Office of minority health established

    

Sec. 4. The office of minority health is established within the state
department.

As added by P.L.38-2010, SEC.4.

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Minority health initiative duties

    

Sec. 5. The office shall perform the minority health initiative
duties set forth in IC 16-46-11.

As added by P.L.38-2010, SEC.4.

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Appointments; supervision

    

Sec. 6. (a) The state health commissioner shall appoint individuals
to staff the office, including:

        (1) the director of the office; and

        (2) any other employees that the state health commissioner
determines are necessary.

    (b) The employees appointed under subsection (a)(2) shall report
to the director. The director shall report to at least an appointed
assistant commissioner.

    (c) The director shall supervise the employees assigned to the

office.

    (d) The director shall oversee the administrative functions of the
office.

As added by P.L.38-2010, SEC.4.

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Expiration of chapter

    

Sec. 7. This chapter expires July 1, 2014.

As added by P.L.38-2010, SEC.4.