Indiana § 4-23-6-1 - Creation
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§ 4-23-6-1. Creation
Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 7-1-2027.
Sec. 1. A commission is created which shall be known as the "commission on forensic sciences". It shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the governor; one (1) shall be a pathologist, one (1) shall be a person engaged in police work, one (1) shall be a coroner, and one (1) shall be a lawyer. The state health commissioner shall be the fifth member of the commission and shall serve as its secretary. In making the appointments, the governor may consult with, but shall not be bound by, the recommendation of organizations representing the categories of appointees. In the first instance one (1) of the members shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year, one (1) of the members shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years, one (1) of the members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years, and one (1) of the members shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years. Each member shall serve until the member's successor is appointed and has qualified. Members of the commission may be removed by the governor for cause, and any vacancy shall be filled by appointment from the proper category and for the unexpired term. The members shall elect one (1) of their number to serve as chairperson for a period of one (1) year.
Formerly: Acts 1959, c.361, s.1. As amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.91.
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