Indiana § 5-2-6-5 - Board of trustees; duties; meetings; compensation; research and information consortium

§ 5-2-6-5. Board of trustees; duties; meetings; compensation; research and information consortium

Sec. 5. (a) The institute is composed of:

(1) the trustees; and

(2) the staff of the institute.

(b) The trustees, in conjunction with the staff of the institute, shall:

(1) evaluate and disseminate to the public information concerning the cost and effectiveness of the criminal and juvenile justice systems;

(2) promote coordination and cooperation for the effective administration of the criminal and juvenile justice systems;

(3) establish plans for the criminal and juvenile justice systems and make recommendations concerning the implementation of these plans;

(4) receive, expend, and account for state and federal funds made available for the purposes of this chapter;

(5) apply for, accept, and administer gifts and grants (which must be administered as public funds) consistent with the purposes of this chapter;

(6) enter into lawful agreements as required for receiving gifts, grants, or other funds for the purposes of this chapter;

(7) employ a director; and

(8) adopt rules, under IC 4-22-2, necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(c) The trustees shall meet quarterly and at such times as called by the chairman. A majority of the trustees constitutes a quorum for doing business. A majority vote of the trustees is required for passage of any matter put to a vote. The trustees shall establish procedures and requirements with respect to the place and conduct of their meetings.

(d) A trustee who is a state employee is not entitled to the minimum salary per diem as provided in IC 4-10-11-2.1(b) while performing the trustee's duties. However, the trustee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the trustee's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the state budget agency.

(e) A trustee who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem as provided in IC 4-10-11-2.1(b) while performing the trustee's duties. The trustee is also entitled to reimbursement for mileage, traveling expenses, and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the trustee's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the state budget agency.

(f) Each trustee advisor who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on interim study committees created by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this subsection shall be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.

(g) Expenses paid under subsections (d) and (e) shall be paid from appropriations made to the institute.

As added by P.L.46-1983, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.46-1993, SEC.2; P.L.2-2007, SEC.76; P.L.3-2008, SEC.19; P.L.100-2012, SEC.14; P.L.42-2024, SEC.61; P.L.144-2024, SEC.5.