IC 14-20-15
Chapter 15. Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission
IC 14-20-15-1 "Bicentennial" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "bicentennial" refers to the
bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-2 "Commission" defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Lewis
and Clark bicentennial commission established by section 3 of this
chapter. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-3 Establishment of commission
Sec. 3. The Lewis and Clark bicentennial commission is
established. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-4 Membership
Sec. 4. The commission consists of the following members:
(1) Six (6) members of the house of representatives, to be
appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. Not
more than three (3) members appointed under this subdivision
may be members of the same political party.
(2) Six (6) members of the senate, to be appointed by the
president pro tempore of the senate. Not more than three (3)
members appointed under this subdivision may be members of
the same political party.
(3) The governor or the governor's designee.
(4) The director of the department of natural resources or the
director's designee.
(5) One (1) employee of the office of tourism development with
expertise in the tourism or film industry, to be designated by the
director of the office of tourism development.
(6) One (1) member of the Indiana historical society, to be
appointed by the governor.
(7) Three (3) Indiana citizens, to be appointed by the governor.
Not more than two (2) members appointed under this
subdivision may be members of the same political party. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.229-2005,
SEC.17.
IC 14-20-15-5 Chair
Sec. 5. The governor or the governor's designee shall act as the
chair of the commission. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-6 Permissible activities
Sec. 6. The commission may do the following:
(1) Educate Indiana residents and the nation about Indiana's
important role in the Lewis and Clark expedition.
(2) Assist local governments and organizations with planning,
preparation, and grant applications for bicentennial events and
projects.
(3) Coordinate state, local, and nonprofit organizations'
bicentennial activities occurring in Indiana.
(4) Act as a point of contact for national bicentennial
organizations wishing to distribute information to state and
local groups about grant opportunities, meetings, and national
events.
(5) Plan and implement appropriate events to commemorate the
bicentennial.
(6) Seek federal grants and philanthropic support for
bicentennial activities.
(7) Perform other duties necessary to highlight Indiana's role in
the Lewis and Clark expedition.
(8) Recommend the establishment of a nonprofit corporation
under section 7 of this chapter.
(9) Transfer funds received under IC 9-18-47 and other property
to a nonprofit corporation established under section 7 of this
chapter. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-7 Nonprofit corporation to assist commission
Sec. 7. (a) The commission may recommend the establishment of
a nonprofit corporation under IC 23-17 that is:
(1) tax exempt; and
(2) historically oriented;
to assist in the duties and purposes of the commission.
(b) If a corporation is established under subsection (a), the
corporation shall:
(1) operate exclusively for the benefit of;
(2) perform the functions of; and
(3) carry out the purposes of;
the commission.
(c) A corporation established under this section shall submit to the
commission quarterly reports of the corporation's activities during
the period. The reports must include the following:
(1) A record of the following:
(A) All money or other property received by the corporation
as a donation, gift, devise, or bequest.
(B) The conditions attached to the donation, gift, devise, or
bequest, if any.
(2) A record of all expenditures by the corporation during the
period and the purposes of each expenditure.
(3) A statement of activities the corporation anticipates
undertaking during the following period.
(d) The corporation established under this section is subject to
audit by the state board of accounts. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-8 Department of natural resources; staff
Sec. 8. The department of natural resources shall staff the
commission. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-9 Expenses paid from Lewis and Clark bicentennial fund
Sec. 9. The expenses of the commission shall be paid from the
money transferred to the commission from the Lewis and Clark
bicentennial fund established by IC 9-18-47. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-10 Salary per diem; traveling and other expenses
Sec. 10. (a) Each member of the commission 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 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 commission who is a state employee but
who is not a member of the general assembly is entitled to
reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4
and 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.
(c) Each member of the commission who is a member of the
general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage,
and travel allowances paid to legislative members of interim study
committees established by the legislative council. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-11 Voting and nonvoting members; term of members
Sec. 11. (a) Each member of the commission who is a member of
the general assembly is a nonvoting member.
(b) The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members
appointed to the commission are required for the commission to take
action on any measure, including final reports.
(c) A member of the commission serves at the pleasure of the
person who appointed the member. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-12 Citizen advisory board
Sec. 12. The commission may establish a citizen advisory board
to assist the commission in implementing this chapter. If the
commission establishes a citizen advisory board under this section,
the following apply:
(1) The board consists of the following members:
(A) Not more than seven (7) citizens appointed by the
speaker of the house of representatives.
(B) Not more than seven (7) citizens appointed by the
president pro tempore of the senate.
(C) Not more than seven (7) citizens appointed by the
governor.
(2) The board has the duties determined by the commission. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-13 Public money acquired by the commission; accounts; penalties
Sec. 13. (a) Money acquired by the commission is subject to
Indiana law concerning the deposit and safekeeping of public money.
(b) The money of the commission and the accounts of each
officer, employee, or other person entrusted by law with the raising,
disposition, or expenditure of the money or part of the money is
subject to the following:
(1) Examination by the state board of accounts.
(2) The same penalties and the same provision for publicity that
are provided by law for state money and state officers. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15
Chapter 15. Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission
IC 14-20-15-1 "Bicentennial" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "bicentennial" refers to the
bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-2 "Commission" defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Lewis
and Clark bicentennial commission established by section 3 of this
chapter. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-3 Establishment of commission
Sec. 3. The Lewis and Clark bicentennial commission is
established. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-4 Membership
Sec. 4. The commission consists of the following members:
(1) Six (6) members of the house of representatives, to be
appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. Not
more than three (3) members appointed under this subdivision
may be members of the same political party.
(2) Six (6) members of the senate, to be appointed by the
president pro tempore of the senate. Not more than three (3)
members appointed under this subdivision may be members of
the same political party.
(3) The governor or the governor's designee.
(4) The director of the department of natural resources or the
director's designee.
(5) One (1) employee of the office of tourism development with
expertise in the tourism or film industry, to be designated by the
director of the office of tourism development.
(6) One (1) member of the Indiana historical society, to be
appointed by the governor.
(7) Three (3) Indiana citizens, to be appointed by the governor.
Not more than two (2) members appointed under this
subdivision may be members of the same political party. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.229-2005,
SEC.17.
IC 14-20-15-5 Chair
Sec. 5. The governor or the governor's designee shall act as the
chair of the commission. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-6 Permissible activities
Sec. 6. The commission may do the following:
(1) Educate Indiana residents and the nation about Indiana's
important role in the Lewis and Clark expedition.
(2) Assist local governments and organizations with planning,
preparation, and grant applications for bicentennial events and
projects.
(3) Coordinate state, local, and nonprofit organizations'
bicentennial activities occurring in Indiana.
(4) Act as a point of contact for national bicentennial
organizations wishing to distribute information to state and
local groups about grant opportunities, meetings, and national
events.
(5) Plan and implement appropriate events to commemorate the
bicentennial.
(6) Seek federal grants and philanthropic support for
bicentennial activities.
(7) Perform other duties necessary to highlight Indiana's role in
the Lewis and Clark expedition.
(8) Recommend the establishment of a nonprofit corporation
under section 7 of this chapter.
(9) Transfer funds received under IC 9-18-47 and other property
to a nonprofit corporation established under section 7 of this
chapter. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-7 Nonprofit corporation to assist commission
Sec. 7. (a) The commission may recommend the establishment of
a nonprofit corporation under IC 23-17 that is:
(1) tax exempt; and
(2) historically oriented;
to assist in the duties and purposes of the commission.
(b) If a corporation is established under subsection (a), the
corporation shall:
(1) operate exclusively for the benefit of;
(2) perform the functions of; and
(3) carry out the purposes of;
the commission.
(c) A corporation established under this section shall submit to the
commission quarterly reports of the corporation's activities during
the period. The reports must include the following:
(1) A record of the following:
(A) All money or other property received by the corporation
as a donation, gift, devise, or bequest.
(B) The conditions attached to the donation, gift, devise, or
bequest, if any.
(2) A record of all expenditures by the corporation during the
period and the purposes of each expenditure.
(3) A statement of activities the corporation anticipates
undertaking during the following period.
(d) The corporation established under this section is subject to
audit by the state board of accounts. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-8 Department of natural resources; staff
Sec. 8. The department of natural resources shall staff the
commission. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-9 Expenses paid from Lewis and Clark bicentennial fund
Sec. 9. The expenses of the commission shall be paid from the
money transferred to the commission from the Lewis and Clark
bicentennial fund established by IC 9-18-47. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-10 Salary per diem; traveling and other expenses
Sec. 10. (a) Each member of the commission 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 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 commission who is a state employee but
who is not a member of the general assembly is entitled to
reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4
and 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.
(c) Each member of the commission who is a member of the
general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage,
and travel allowances paid to legislative members of interim study
committees established by the legislative council. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-11 Voting and nonvoting members; term of members
Sec. 11. (a) Each member of the commission who is a member of
the general assembly is a nonvoting member.
(b) The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members
appointed to the commission are required for the commission to take
action on any measure, including final reports.
(c) A member of the commission serves at the pleasure of the
person who appointed the member. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-12 Citizen advisory board
Sec. 12. The commission may establish a citizen advisory board
to assist the commission in implementing this chapter. If the
commission establishes a citizen advisory board under this section,
the following apply:
(1) The board consists of the following members:
(A) Not more than seven (7) citizens appointed by the
speaker of the house of representatives.
(B) Not more than seven (7) citizens appointed by the
president pro tempore of the senate.
(C) Not more than seven (7) citizens appointed by the
governor.
(2) The board has the duties determined by the commission. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-13 Public money acquired by the commission; accounts; penalties
Sec. 13. (a) Money acquired by the commission is subject to
Indiana law concerning the deposit and safekeeping of public money.
(b) The money of the commission and the accounts of each
officer, employee, or other person entrusted by law with the raising,
disposition, or expenditure of the money or part of the money is
subject to the following:
(1) Examination by the state board of accounts.
(2) The same penalties and the same provision for publicity that
are provided by law for state money and state officers. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15
Chapter 15. Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission
IC 14-20-15-1 "Bicentennial" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "bicentennial" refers to the
bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-2 "Commission" defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Lewis
and Clark bicentennial commission established by section 3 of this
chapter. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-3 Establishment of commission
Sec. 3. The Lewis and Clark bicentennial commission is
established. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-4 Membership
Sec. 4. The commission consists of the following members:
(1) Six (6) members of the house of representatives, to be
appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. Not
more than three (3) members appointed under this subdivision
may be members of the same political party.
(2) Six (6) members of the senate, to be appointed by the
president pro tempore of the senate. Not more than three (3)
members appointed under this subdivision may be members of
the same political party.
(3) The governor or the governor's designee.
(4) The director of the department of natural resources or the
director's designee.
(5) One (1) employee of the office of tourism development with
expertise in the tourism or film industry, to be designated by the
director of the office of tourism development.
(6) One (1) member of the Indiana historical society, to be
appointed by the governor.
(7) Three (3) Indiana citizens, to be appointed by the governor.
Not more than two (2) members appointed under this
subdivision may be members of the same political party. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.229-2005,
SEC.17.
IC 14-20-15-5 Chair
Sec. 5. The governor or the governor's designee shall act as the
chair of the commission. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-6 Permissible activities
Sec. 6. The commission may do the following:
(1) Educate Indiana residents and the nation about Indiana's
important role in the Lewis and Clark expedition.
(2) Assist local governments and organizations with planning,
preparation, and grant applications for bicentennial events and
projects.
(3) Coordinate state, local, and nonprofit organizations'
bicentennial activities occurring in Indiana.
(4) Act as a point of contact for national bicentennial
organizations wishing to distribute information to state and
local groups about grant opportunities, meetings, and national
events.
(5) Plan and implement appropriate events to commemorate the
bicentennial.
(6) Seek federal grants and philanthropic support for
bicentennial activities.
(7) Perform other duties necessary to highlight Indiana's role in
the Lewis and Clark expedition.
(8) Recommend the establishment of a nonprofit corporation
under section 7 of this chapter.
(9) Transfer funds received under IC 9-18-47 and other property
to a nonprofit corporation established under section 7 of this
chapter. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-7 Nonprofit corporation to assist commission
Sec. 7. (a) The commission may recommend the establishment of
a nonprofit corporation under IC 23-17 that is:
(1) tax exempt; and
(2) historically oriented;
to assist in the duties and purposes of the commission.
(b) If a corporation is established under subsection (a), the
corporation shall:
(1) operate exclusively for the benefit of;
(2) perform the functions of; and
(3) carry out the purposes of;
the commission.
(c) A corporation established under this section shall submit to the
commission quarterly reports of the corporation's activities during
the period. The reports must include the following:
(1) A record of the following:
(A) All money or other property received by the corporation
as a donation, gift, devise, or bequest.
(B) The conditions attached to the donation, gift, devise, or
bequest, if any.
(2) A record of all expenditures by the corporation during the
period and the purposes of each expenditure.
(3) A statement of activities the corporation anticipates
undertaking during the following period.
(d) The corporation established under this section is subject to
audit by the state board of accounts. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-8 Department of natural resources; staff
Sec. 8. The department of natural resources shall staff the
commission. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-9 Expenses paid from Lewis and Clark bicentennial fund
Sec. 9. The expenses of the commission shall be paid from the
money transferred to the commission from the Lewis and Clark
bicentennial fund established by IC 9-18-47. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-10 Salary per diem; traveling and other expenses
Sec. 10. (a) Each member of the commission 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 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 commission who is a state employee but
who is not a member of the general assembly is entitled to
reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4
and 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.
(c) Each member of the commission who is a member of the
general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage,
and travel allowances paid to legislative members of interim study
committees established by the legislative council. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-11 Voting and nonvoting members; term of members
Sec. 11. (a) Each member of the commission who is a member of
the general assembly is a nonvoting member.
(b) The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members
appointed to the commission are required for the commission to take
action on any measure, including final reports.
(c) A member of the commission serves at the pleasure of the
person who appointed the member. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-12 Citizen advisory board
Sec. 12. The commission may establish a citizen advisory board
to assist the commission in implementing this chapter. If the
commission establishes a citizen advisory board under this section,
the following apply:
(1) The board consists of the following members:
(A) Not more than seven (7) citizens appointed by the
speaker of the house of representatives.
(B) Not more than seven (7) citizens appointed by the
president pro tempore of the senate.
(C) Not more than seven (7) citizens appointed by the
governor.
(2) The board has the duties determined by the commission. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
IC 14-20-15-13 Public money acquired by the commission; accounts; penalties
Sec. 13. (a) Money acquired by the commission is subject to
Indiana law concerning the deposit and safekeeping of public money.
(b) The money of the commission and the accounts of each
officer, employee, or other person entrusted by law with the raising,
disposition, or expenditure of the money or part of the money is
subject to the following:
(1) Examination by the state board of accounts.
(2) The same penalties and the same provision for publicity that
are provided by law for state money and state officers. As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5.
