Indiana § 25-4-1-3 - Organization and government of board

§ 25-4-1-3. Organization and government of board

Sec. 3. The board shall organize by the election of a chairman and vice chairman, each of whom shall serve for a term of one (1) year. The first meeting of the board shall be held within thirty (30) days after the members thereof shall have been appointed, on call of the chairman of the board. Thereafter, the board shall hold at least two (2) regular meetings each year and may hold such special meetings, as the board in its discretion considers necessary or advisable. The time for holding the regular meetings, the method of calling special meetings and the manner of giving notice of all meetings shall be prescribed in the bylaws of the board. A quorum of the board consists of a majority of the appointed members. Approval by a majority of all members of the board shall be required for action to be taken. The board shall adopt official seals representing the different professions that shall be affixed to all certificates of registration granted and issued as provided in this chapter. Subject to the approval of the governor, the board is hereby authorized to make bylaws and prescribe and promulgate rules as considered necessary in the performance of its duty. The board shall adopt rules establishing standards for the competent practice of architecture and landscape architecture, and for the administration of the registered architects and registered landscape architects investigative fund established by section 32 of this chapter. Suitable office quarters shall be provided for the use of the board in the city of Indianapolis.

Formerly: Acts 1929, c.62, s.3; Acts 1945, c.56, s.2; Acts 1961, c.331, s.2. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.5; Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.27; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.25; P.L.82-2000, SEC.8; P.L.194-2005, SEC.11; P.L.249-2019, SEC.51.