Indiana § 21-47-2-1 - State geologist; Indiana University faculty member; appointment; duties

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§ 21-47-2-1. State geologist; Indiana University faculty member; appointment; duties

Sec. 1. (a) The state geologist, while holding the office of state geologist, shall be regarded as a member of the faculty of Indiana University. The state geologist may be appointed to a full-time or part-time position on the faculty of Indiana University.

(b) The state geologist shall be chosen by Indiana University. The state geologist shall serve for an indefinite period at the pleasure of Indiana University.

(c) The state geologist shall direct the collection and archiving of rock, mineral, soil, and other geological samples. These samples shall be retained, as considered proper by the state geologist, at Indiana University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-28-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.288. Amended by P.L.233-2017, SEC.27.

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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