CHAPTER 25. INDIANA COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
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Chapter 25. Indiana Commission for Women
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"Agency" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "agency" refers to any agency ofthe executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government. Theterm includes a state educational institution.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.57.
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"Commission" defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indianacommission for women established by section 3 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1.
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Establishment; membership
Sec. 3. (a) The Indiana commission for women is established.
(b) The commission consists of the following members:
(1) Six (6) members appointed by the governor. Not more thanthree (3) of the members appointed under this subdivision maybe members of the same political party. At least four (4) of themembers appointed under this subdivision must be women.
(2) Two (2) members appointed by the president pro tempore ofthe senate who are not members of the general assembly.Members appointed under this subdivision may not be membersof the same political party. At least one (1) of the membersappointed under this subdivision must be a woman.
(3) Two (2) members appointed by the speaker of the house ofrepresentatives who are not members of the general assembly.Members appointed under this subdivision may not be membersof the same political party. At least one (1) of the membersappointed under this subdivision must be a woman.
(4) Two (2) senators appointed in the same manner as membersof senate standing committees are appointed. The appointedsenators may not be members of the same political party. Atleast one (1) of the members appointed under this subdivisionmust be a woman.
(5) Two (2) members of the house of representatives appointedin the same manner as members of standing committees of thehouse of representatives are appointed. The appointedrepresentatives may not be members of the same political party.At least one (1) of the members appointed under thissubdivision must be a woman.
(6) The governor or the governor's designee serves as an exofficio member of the commission.
(c) A member appointed to the commission under subsection(b)(1) serves a term of four (4) years or until a successor isappointed. (d) A member appointed to the commission under subsection(b)(2) or (b)(3) serves a term of three (3) years or until a successoris appointed.
(e) A member appointed to the commission under subsection(b)(4) or (b)(5) serves the remainder of the member's term in office.
(f) The governor or the governor's designee serves while thegovernor remains in office.
(g) Notwithstanding subsections (c) through (d), if a member'sterm expires before a successor is appointed, the member's term isextended until a successor is appointed.
(h) Not more than four (4) members who are not members of thegeneral assembly may be employees of state agencies.
(i) Commission membership must reflect a diversity ofexperience, skills, and backgrounds.
(j) A member's term may be renewed unless the member is:
(1) a member of the general assembly who no longer serves inthe general assembly; or
(2) the governor or the governor's designee, and the governor isno longer in office.
(k) A member of the commission may be removed for cause.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1.
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Vacancies
Sec. 4. (a) If there is a vacancy on the commission, a new membermust be appointed to fill the remainder of the unexpired term. Thenew member shall be appointed in the same manner as the vacatingmember.
(b) A member of the general assembly who is appointed to anunexpired term may not serve longer than the member's term inoffice.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1.
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Chairperson
Sec. 5. (a) The governor shall annually select one (1) member toserve as chairperson.
(b) The commission may select other officers for the commission.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1.
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Meetings; quorum
Sec. 6. (a) The commission shall meet at least one (1) timequarterly.
(b) The commission shall meet at the call of the chairperson.
(c) Eight (8) members of the commission constitute a quorum.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1.
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Duties of commission Sec. 7. The commission's duties include the following:
(1) Assessment of the needs of Indiana women and theirfamilies and promotion of the full participation of Indianawomen in all aspects of society, including:
(A) government;
(B) the economy;
(C) employment;
(D) education;
(E) social and family development;
(F) health care;
(G) the justice system; and
(H) other aspects of society identified by the commission.
(2) Advocacy for the removal of legal and social barriers forwomen.
(3) Cooperation with organizations and governmental agenciesto combat discrimination against women.
(4) Identification and recognition of contributions made byIndiana women to their community, state, and nation.
(5) Representation of Indiana's commitment to improving thequality of life for women and their families.
(6) Consultation with state agencies regarding the effect uponwomen and their families of agency policies, emerging policies,procedures, practices, laws, and administrative rules.
(7) Maintenance of information concerning:
(A) organizations and governmental agencies serving womenand their families; and
(B) the names, resumes, and other professional and careerinformation about women available to serve as agencyappointees.
(8) Evaluation of laws and governmental policies with respectto the needs of women and their families.
(9) Monitoring of legislation and other legal developments inorder to make recommendations that support the commission'spurposes to the general assembly and the governor.
(10) Action as a central clearinghouse for informationconcerning women and their families.
(11) Gathering, studying, and disseminating information onwomen and their families through publications, public hearings,conferences, and other means.
(12) Assessment of the needs of women and their families andthe promotion of, development of, and assistance to otherentities in providing programs and services to meet those needs.
(13) Provision of publicity concerning the purposes andactivities of the commission.
(14) Service as a liaison between government and privateinterest groups concerned with serving the special needs ofwomen.
(15) Submission of an annual report on the commission'sactivities to the governor and to the legislative council. Anannual report submitted to the legislative council must be in an
electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.48.
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Powers of commission
Sec. 8. The commission may do the following:
(1) Appoint advisers or advisory committees.
(2) Transact business and enter into contracts that support thecommission's purposes.
(3) Apply for, receive, and disburse gifts, contributions, andgrants of funds or in-kind services.
(4) Adopt rules concerning the commission's operations andprocedures.
(5) Adopt, rescind, and amend bylaws to regulate the conductof the commission's business.
(6) Assign duties to the commission's officers under thecommission's bylaws.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1.
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Administrative support
Sec. 9. The department of workforce development established byIC 22-4.1-2 shall provide staff and administrative support to thecommission.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.291-2001,SEC.167; P.L.126-2006, SEC.1; P.L.104-2008, SEC.1.
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Special fund
Sec. 10. (a) The Indiana commission for women special fund isestablished for the purpose of providing money for special projectsof the commission. The fund shall be administered by the treasurerof state.
(b) Expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from moneyin the fund. The fund consists of gifts, contributions, and fundsdonated to the commission.
(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund notcurrently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the samemanner as other public funds may be invested. Interest accrues to thefund.
(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does notrevert to the state general fund.
As added by P.L.20-1996, SEC.1.
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Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.104-2008, SEC.23.)