Indiana § 31-26-4-6 - Members of board
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§ 31-26-4-6. Members of board
Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 6. The board consists of the following ten (10) members:
(1) Two (2) individuals who are not members of the general assembly, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate with advice from the minority leader of the senate.
(2) Two (2) individuals who are not members of the general assembly, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives with advice from the minority leader of the house of representatives.
(3) The director of the department or the director's designee.
(4) Four (4) individuals appointed by the governor as follows:
(A) One (1) individual who represents the general public.
(B) Two (2) individuals who represent child advocacy organizations.
(C) One (1) individual who represents the medical community.
(5) The commissioner of the Indiana department of health or the commissioner's designee. An individual designated by the commissioner under this subdivision must have knowledge of or experience in issues relating to:
(A) the prevention of child abuse and neglect; and
(B) the reduction of infant mortality.
As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.298.
IC 31-26-4-6Repealed Note: This repeal of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.
As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.272. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.298. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.457.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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