Indiana § 5-2-1-5 - Membership on board not to constitute public office
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§ 5-2-1-5. Membership on board not to constitute public office
Sec. 5. Membership on the law enforcement training board shall not constitute holding a public office and members of the board shall not be required to take and file oaths of office before serving in such capacities. The board shall exercise only the powers granted by this chapter. No member of the board shall be disqualified from holding any public office or position by reason of the member's appointment or membership on the board, nor shall any such person forfeit any office, position, or employment by reason of an appointment pursuant to this chapter, notwithstanding the provisions of any statute, ordinance, or city charter.
Formerly: Acts 1967, c.209, s.5. As amended by P.L.25-1986, SEC.4; P.L.197-2011, SEC.29.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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