IC 2-5-1.5
Chapter 1.5. Public Officers Compensation Advisory Commission
IC 2-5-1.5-1 "Commission"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the public
officers compensation advisory commission established by section
6 of this chapter. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-1.5 "Compensation"
Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "compensation" refers to all of
the following elements of compensation:
(1) Salary.
(2) Deferred compensation.
(3) Health, vision, and dental insurance.
(4) Pension and other retirement benefits.
(5) Any other:
(A) amount paid to an individual; or
(B) benefit provided to an individual;
to compensate the individual for services provided as a public
officer. As added by P.L.43-2007, SEC.5.
IC 2-5-1.5-1.7 "Compensation value"
Sec. 1.7. As used in this chapter, "compensation value" means the
dollar value of all elements of compensation for a public officer. As added by P.L.43-2007, SEC.6.
IC 2-5-1.5-2 "Growth rate"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "growth rate" refers to the rate of
change in Indiana nonfarm income determined by the Bureau of
Economic Analysis of the United States Department of Commerce. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-3 "Political subdivision"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "political subdivision" has the
meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-4 "Public employee"
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "public employee" refers to any of
the following:
(1) An employee of the state.
(2) An employee of a political subdivision.
(3) An employee of any other entity whose salary is paid in any
part from funds derived from taxes imposed by the state or a
political subdivision. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-5 "Public officer"
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "public officer" refers to any of the
following:
(1) The governor.
(2) The lieutenant governor.
(3) The secretary of state.
(4) The auditor of state.
(5) The treasurer of state.
(6) The attorney general.
(7) The state superintendent of public instruction.
(8) A justice of the supreme court of Indiana.
(9) A judge of the court of appeals of Indiana.
(10) A judge of the Indiana tax court.
(11) A judge of a circuit, superior, probate, or county court.
(12) A member of the general assembly. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2008, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-6 Commission established
Sec. 6. There is established the public officers compensation
advisory commission. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-7 Commission membership
Sec. 7. (a) The commission consists of the following members:
(1) Two (2) members appointed by the speaker of the house of
representatives. The members appointed under this subdivision
may not be members of the same political party.
(2) Two (2) members appointed by the president pro tempore of
the senate. The members appointed under this subdivision may
not be members of the same political party.
(3) Two (2) members appointed by the governor. The members
appointed under this subdivision may not be members of the
same political party.
(4) Two (2) members appointed by the chief justice of the
supreme court of Indiana. The members appointed under this
subdivision may not be members of the same political party.
(5) One (1) member appointed by the chief judge of the court of
appeals of Indiana.
(b) The following may not be a commission member:
(1) A public officer.
(2) A public employee.
(3) An individual who has a pecuniary interest in the salary of
a public officer. For purposes of this subdivision, an individual
has a pecuniary interest in the salary of a public officer if an
increase in the salary of a public officer will result in an
ascertainable increase in the income or net worth of the
individual. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-8 Term of commission member; reappointment
Sec. 8. (a) The term of a commission member begins on the later
of the following:
(1) July 1 after the member is appointed.
(2) The day the member accepts the member's appointment.
(b) The term of a commission member expires on July 1 of the
fourth year after the year the member's term begins.
(c) A member may be reappointed to serve a new term. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-9 Vacancies
Sec. 9. (a) If there is a vacancy on the commission, the public
officer who appointed the member whose position is vacant shall
appoint an individual to fill the vacancy.
(b) The member appointed under this section shall fill the vacancy
for the remainder of the unexpired term. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-10 Commission chair
Sec. 10. (a) Before July 1 of each odd numbered year, the
chairman of the legislative council shall appoint one (1) member to
be chair of the commission.
(b) The member appointed as chair of the commission serves as
chair beginning July 1 after appointment.
(c) A member of the commission may be reappointed as chair of
the commission. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-11 Quorum; commission action
Sec. 11. Five (5) commission members constitute a quorum. The
affirmative votes of at least five (5) commission members are
necessary for the commission to take official action other than to
adjourn or to meet to hear reports or testimony. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-12 Commission meetings
Sec. 12. The commission shall meet at the call of the chair and at
other times as the commission considers necessary.
As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-13 Commission member salary; expenses
Sec. 13. Each member of the commission is entitled to the
following:
(1) The salary per diem provided under IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
(2) Reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under
IC 4-13-1-4.
(3) 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.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-14 Staff; administrative support
Sec. 14. The legislative services agency shall provide
administrative support for the commission. At the request of the
legislative services agency, the state personnel department or the
Indiana judicial center established by IC 33-38-9-4 shall assign staff
to provide research and other support to assist the legislative services
agency in providing administrative support to the commission. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-15 Consultant contracts
Sec. 15. The legislative services agency may contract with
consultants on behalf of the commission as the commission considers
necessary to implement this chapter. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-16 Commission subject to rules of legislative council
Sec. 16. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the
commission is subject to the rules of the legislative council. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-17 Reports
Sec. 17. The commission shall make reports to the general
assembly as required by this chapter or by the legislative council.
The reports to the legislative council must be in an electronic format
under IC 5-14-6. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-18 Meetings; agenda
Sec. 18. The commission shall meet at least one (1) time not later
than July 1 of each even-numbered year to do the following:
(1) For each public officer listed in section 5 of this chapter,
determine the most recent year that the compensation value for
the public officer increased.
(2) Receive information relating to the compensation of public
officers.
(3) Consider recommendations for suitable compensation for
public officers.
(4) Take testimony relating to the compensation of public
officers. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.43-2007, SEC.7.
IC 2-5-1.5-19 Recommendations; separate recommendations for each public
officer; limits on recommendations
Sec. 19. (a) Not later than September 1 of each even-numbered
year, the commission shall make written recommendations to the:
(1) legislative council; and
(2) budget committee;
concerning suitable elements of compensation for public officers.
The recommendations to the legislative council must be in an
electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
(b) When making recommendations, the commission shall do the
following:
(1) Make a separate recommendation of compensation value,
which may include a recommendation for no adjustment of
compensation value, for each separate public officer listed in
section 5 of this chapter. The commission may not recommend
an increase in the compensation value for a public officer to an
amount that exceeds the compensation value the public officer
would receive if the compensation value of the public officer
increased each year since the most recent year the public officer
received an increase in compensation value by the growth rate
for each respective year.
(2) Recommend maintaining or abolishing existing elements of
compensation or establishing new elements of compensation.
(3) Recommend a compensation plan that enables an individual
who is a public officer to select elements of compensation to
meet the individual's own circumstances while ensuring that
individuals who hold the same public office receive
compensation of equal compensation value.
(4) Make other recommendations the commission considers
useful to provide suitable compensation for public officers. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.43-2007, SEC.8.
IC 2-5-1.5-20 Health care adjustment considered compensation for a judicial
officer
Sec. 20. For purposes of this chapter, a health care adjustment
under IC 33-38-5-8.2 is considered part of the compensation of a
public officer who is a judicial officer.
As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.43-2007, SEC.9.
IC 2-5-1.5-21 Effect of commission recommendation; enactment by general
assembly
Sec. 21. A commission recommendation does not take effect
unless enacted by the general assembly. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-22 Annual appropriation
Sec. 22. There is annually appropriated to the legislative services
agency from the state general fund money necessary for the operation
of the commission. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-23 Nonseverability
Sec. 23. Notwithstanding IC 1-1-1-8, the provisions of this chapter
are not severable. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5
Chapter 1.5. Public Officers Compensation Advisory Commission
IC 2-5-1.5-1 "Commission"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the public
officers compensation advisory commission established by section
6 of this chapter. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-1.5 "Compensation"
Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "compensation" refers to all of
the following elements of compensation:
(1) Salary.
(2) Deferred compensation.
(3) Health, vision, and dental insurance.
(4) Pension and other retirement benefits.
(5) Any other:
(A) amount paid to an individual; or
(B) benefit provided to an individual;
to compensate the individual for services provided as a public
officer. As added by P.L.43-2007, SEC.5.
IC 2-5-1.5-1.7 "Compensation value"
Sec. 1.7. As used in this chapter, "compensation value" means the
dollar value of all elements of compensation for a public officer. As added by P.L.43-2007, SEC.6.
IC 2-5-1.5-2 "Growth rate"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "growth rate" refers to the rate of
change in Indiana nonfarm income determined by the Bureau of
Economic Analysis of the United States Department of Commerce. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-3 "Political subdivision"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "political subdivision" has the
meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-4 "Public employee"
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "public employee" refers to any of
the following:
(1) An employee of the state.
(2) An employee of a political subdivision.
(3) An employee of any other entity whose salary is paid in any
part from funds derived from taxes imposed by the state or a
political subdivision. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-5 "Public officer"
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "public officer" refers to any of the
following:
(1) The governor.
(2) The lieutenant governor.
(3) The secretary of state.
(4) The auditor of state.
(5) The treasurer of state.
(6) The attorney general.
(7) The state superintendent of public instruction.
(8) A justice of the supreme court of Indiana.
(9) A judge of the court of appeals of Indiana.
(10) A judge of the Indiana tax court.
(11) A judge of a circuit, superior, probate, or county court.
(12) A member of the general assembly. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2008, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-6 Commission established
Sec. 6. There is established the public officers compensation
advisory commission. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-7 Commission membership
Sec. 7. (a) The commission consists of the following members:
(1) Two (2) members appointed by the speaker of the house of
representatives. The members appointed under this subdivision
may not be members of the same political party.
(2) Two (2) members appointed by the president pro tempore of
the senate. The members appointed under this subdivision may
not be members of the same political party.
(3) Two (2) members appointed by the governor. The members
appointed under this subdivision may not be members of the
same political party.
(4) Two (2) members appointed by the chief justice of the
supreme court of Indiana. The members appointed under this
subdivision may not be members of the same political party.
(5) One (1) member appointed by the chief judge of the court of
appeals of Indiana.
(b) The following may not be a commission member:
(1) A public officer.
(2) A public employee.
(3) An individual who has a pecuniary interest in the salary of
a public officer. For purposes of this subdivision, an individual
has a pecuniary interest in the salary of a public officer if an
increase in the salary of a public officer will result in an
ascertainable increase in the income or net worth of the
individual. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-8 Term of commission member; reappointment
Sec. 8. (a) The term of a commission member begins on the later
of the following:
(1) July 1 after the member is appointed.
(2) The day the member accepts the member's appointment.
(b) The term of a commission member expires on July 1 of the
fourth year after the year the member's term begins.
(c) A member may be reappointed to serve a new term. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-9 Vacancies
Sec. 9. (a) If there is a vacancy on the commission, the public
officer who appointed the member whose position is vacant shall
appoint an individual to fill the vacancy.
(b) The member appointed under this section shall fill the vacancy
for the remainder of the unexpired term. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-10 Commission chair
Sec. 10. (a) Before July 1 of each odd numbered year, the
chairman of the legislative council shall appoint one (1) member to
be chair of the commission.
(b) The member appointed as chair of the commission serves as
chair beginning July 1 after appointment.
(c) A member of the commission may be reappointed as chair of
the commission. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-11 Quorum; commission action
Sec. 11. Five (5) commission members constitute a quorum. The
affirmative votes of at least five (5) commission members are
necessary for the commission to take official action other than to
adjourn or to meet to hear reports or testimony. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-12 Commission meetings
Sec. 12. The commission shall meet at the call of the chair and at
other times as the commission considers necessary.
As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-13 Commission member salary; expenses
Sec. 13. Each member of the commission is entitled to the
following:
(1) The salary per diem provided under IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
(2) Reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under
IC 4-13-1-4.
(3) 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.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-14 Staff; administrative support
Sec. 14. The legislative services agency shall provide
administrative support for the commission. At the request of the
legislative services agency, the state personnel department or the
Indiana judicial center established by IC 33-38-9-4 shall assign staff
to provide research and other support to assist the legislative services
agency in providing administrative support to the commission. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-15 Consultant contracts
Sec. 15. The legislative services agency may contract with
consultants on behalf of the commission as the commission considers
necessary to implement this chapter. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-16 Commission subject to rules of legislative council
Sec. 16. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the
commission is subject to the rules of the legislative council. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-17 Reports
Sec. 17. The commission shall make reports to the general
assembly as required by this chapter or by the legislative council.
The reports to the legislative council must be in an electronic format
under IC 5-14-6. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-18 Meetings; agenda
Sec. 18. The commission shall meet at least one (1) time not later
than July 1 of each even-numbered year to do the following:
(1) For each public officer listed in section 5 of this chapter,
determine the most recent year that the compensation value for
the public officer increased.
(2) Receive information relating to the compensation of public
officers.
(3) Consider recommendations for suitable compensation for
public officers.
(4) Take testimony relating to the compensation of public
officers. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.43-2007, SEC.7.
IC 2-5-1.5-19 Recommendations; separate recommendations for each public
officer; limits on recommendations
Sec. 19. (a) Not later than September 1 of each even-numbered
year, the commission shall make written recommendations to the:
(1) legislative council; and
(2) budget committee;
concerning suitable elements of compensation for public officers.
The recommendations to the legislative council must be in an
electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
(b) When making recommendations, the commission shall do the
following:
(1) Make a separate recommendation of compensation value,
which may include a recommendation for no adjustment of
compensation value, for each separate public officer listed in
section 5 of this chapter. The commission may not recommend
an increase in the compensation value for a public officer to an
amount that exceeds the compensation value the public officer
would receive if the compensation value of the public officer
increased each year since the most recent year the public officer
received an increase in compensation value by the growth rate
for each respective year.
(2) Recommend maintaining or abolishing existing elements of
compensation or establishing new elements of compensation.
(3) Recommend a compensation plan that enables an individual
who is a public officer to select elements of compensation to
meet the individual's own circumstances while ensuring that
individuals who hold the same public office receive
compensation of equal compensation value.
(4) Make other recommendations the commission considers
useful to provide suitable compensation for public officers. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.43-2007, SEC.8.
IC 2-5-1.5-20 Health care adjustment considered compensation for a judicial
officer
Sec. 20. For purposes of this chapter, a health care adjustment
under IC 33-38-5-8.2 is considered part of the compensation of a
public officer who is a judicial officer.
As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.43-2007, SEC.9.
IC 2-5-1.5-21 Effect of commission recommendation; enactment by general
assembly
Sec. 21. A commission recommendation does not take effect
unless enacted by the general assembly. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-22 Annual appropriation
Sec. 22. There is annually appropriated to the legislative services
agency from the state general fund money necessary for the operation
of the commission. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-23 Nonseverability
Sec. 23. Notwithstanding IC 1-1-1-8, the provisions of this chapter
are not severable. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5
Chapter 1.5. Public Officers Compensation Advisory Commission
IC 2-5-1.5-1 "Commission"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the public
officers compensation advisory commission established by section
6 of this chapter. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-1.5 "Compensation"
Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "compensation" refers to all of
the following elements of compensation:
(1) Salary.
(2) Deferred compensation.
(3) Health, vision, and dental insurance.
(4) Pension and other retirement benefits.
(5) Any other:
(A) amount paid to an individual; or
(B) benefit provided to an individual;
to compensate the individual for services provided as a public
officer. As added by P.L.43-2007, SEC.5.
IC 2-5-1.5-1.7 "Compensation value"
Sec. 1.7. As used in this chapter, "compensation value" means the
dollar value of all elements of compensation for a public officer. As added by P.L.43-2007, SEC.6.
IC 2-5-1.5-2 "Growth rate"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "growth rate" refers to the rate of
change in Indiana nonfarm income determined by the Bureau of
Economic Analysis of the United States Department of Commerce. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-3 "Political subdivision"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "political subdivision" has the
meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-4 "Public employee"
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "public employee" refers to any of
the following:
(1) An employee of the state.
(2) An employee of a political subdivision.
(3) An employee of any other entity whose salary is paid in any
part from funds derived from taxes imposed by the state or a
political subdivision. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-5 "Public officer"
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "public officer" refers to any of the
following:
(1) The governor.
(2) The lieutenant governor.
(3) The secretary of state.
(4) The auditor of state.
(5) The treasurer of state.
(6) The attorney general.
(7) The state superintendent of public instruction.
(8) A justice of the supreme court of Indiana.
(9) A judge of the court of appeals of Indiana.
(10) A judge of the Indiana tax court.
(11) A judge of a circuit, superior, probate, or county court.
(12) A member of the general assembly. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2008, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-6 Commission established
Sec. 6. There is established the public officers compensation
advisory commission. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-7 Commission membership
Sec. 7. (a) The commission consists of the following members:
(1) Two (2) members appointed by the speaker of the house of
representatives. The members appointed under this subdivision
may not be members of the same political party.
(2) Two (2) members appointed by the president pro tempore of
the senate. The members appointed under this subdivision may
not be members of the same political party.
(3) Two (2) members appointed by the governor. The members
appointed under this subdivision may not be members of the
same political party.
(4) Two (2) members appointed by the chief justice of the
supreme court of Indiana. The members appointed under this
subdivision may not be members of the same political party.
(5) One (1) member appointed by the chief judge of the court of
appeals of Indiana.
(b) The following may not be a commission member:
(1) A public officer.
(2) A public employee.
(3) An individual who has a pecuniary interest in the salary of
a public officer. For purposes of this subdivision, an individual
has a pecuniary interest in the salary of a public officer if an
increase in the salary of a public officer will result in an
ascertainable increase in the income or net worth of the
individual. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-8 Term of commission member; reappointment
Sec. 8. (a) The term of a commission member begins on the later
of the following:
(1) July 1 after the member is appointed.
(2) The day the member accepts the member's appointment.
(b) The term of a commission member expires on July 1 of the
fourth year after the year the member's term begins.
(c) A member may be reappointed to serve a new term. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-9 Vacancies
Sec. 9. (a) If there is a vacancy on the commission, the public
officer who appointed the member whose position is vacant shall
appoint an individual to fill the vacancy.
(b) The member appointed under this section shall fill the vacancy
for the remainder of the unexpired term. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-10 Commission chair
Sec. 10. (a) Before July 1 of each odd numbered year, the
chairman of the legislative council shall appoint one (1) member to
be chair of the commission.
(b) The member appointed as chair of the commission serves as
chair beginning July 1 after appointment.
(c) A member of the commission may be reappointed as chair of
the commission. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-11 Quorum; commission action
Sec. 11. Five (5) commission members constitute a quorum. The
affirmative votes of at least five (5) commission members are
necessary for the commission to take official action other than to
adjourn or to meet to hear reports or testimony. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-12 Commission meetings
Sec. 12. The commission shall meet at the call of the chair and at
other times as the commission considers necessary.
As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-13 Commission member salary; expenses
Sec. 13. Each member of the commission is entitled to the
following:
(1) The salary per diem provided under IC 4-10-11-2.1(b).
(2) Reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under
IC 4-13-1-4.
(3) 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.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-14 Staff; administrative support
Sec. 14. The legislative services agency shall provide
administrative support for the commission. At the request of the
legislative services agency, the state personnel department or the
Indiana judicial center established by IC 33-38-9-4 shall assign staff
to provide research and other support to assist the legislative services
agency in providing administrative support to the commission. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-15 Consultant contracts
Sec. 15. The legislative services agency may contract with
consultants on behalf of the commission as the commission considers
necessary to implement this chapter. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-16 Commission subject to rules of legislative council
Sec. 16. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the
commission is subject to the rules of the legislative council. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-17 Reports
Sec. 17. The commission shall make reports to the general
assembly as required by this chapter or by the legislative council.
The reports to the legislative council must be in an electronic format
under IC 5-14-6. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-18 Meetings; agenda
Sec. 18. The commission shall meet at least one (1) time not later
than July 1 of each even-numbered year to do the following:
(1) For each public officer listed in section 5 of this chapter,
determine the most recent year that the compensation value for
the public officer increased.
(2) Receive information relating to the compensation of public
officers.
(3) Consider recommendations for suitable compensation for
public officers.
(4) Take testimony relating to the compensation of public
officers. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.43-2007, SEC.7.
IC 2-5-1.5-19 Recommendations; separate recommendations for each public
officer; limits on recommendations
Sec. 19. (a) Not later than September 1 of each even-numbered
year, the commission shall make written recommendations to the:
(1) legislative council; and
(2) budget committee;
concerning suitable elements of compensation for public officers.
The recommendations to the legislative council must be in an
electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
(b) When making recommendations, the commission shall do the
following:
(1) Make a separate recommendation of compensation value,
which may include a recommendation for no adjustment of
compensation value, for each separate public officer listed in
section 5 of this chapter. The commission may not recommend
an increase in the compensation value for a public officer to an
amount that exceeds the compensation value the public officer
would receive if the compensation value of the public officer
increased each year since the most recent year the public officer
received an increase in compensation value by the growth rate
for each respective year.
(2) Recommend maintaining or abolishing existing elements of
compensation or establishing new elements of compensation.
(3) Recommend a compensation plan that enables an individual
who is a public officer to select elements of compensation to
meet the individual's own circumstances while ensuring that
individuals who hold the same public office receive
compensation of equal compensation value.
(4) Make other recommendations the commission considers
useful to provide suitable compensation for public officers. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.43-2007, SEC.8.
IC 2-5-1.5-20 Health care adjustment considered compensation for a judicial
officer
Sec. 20. For purposes of this chapter, a health care adjustment
under IC 33-38-5-8.2 is considered part of the compensation of a
public officer who is a judicial officer.
As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.43-2007, SEC.9.
IC 2-5-1.5-21 Effect of commission recommendation; enactment by general
assembly
Sec. 21. A commission recommendation does not take effect
unless enacted by the general assembly. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-22 Annual appropriation
Sec. 22. There is annually appropriated to the legislative services
agency from the state general fund money necessary for the operation
of the commission. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
IC 2-5-1.5-23 Nonseverability
Sec. 23. Notwithstanding IC 1-1-1-8, the provisions of this chapter
are not severable. As added by P.L.95-2004, SEC.1.
