Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), the term of an individual as a member under section 2(a)(4) or 2(a)(5) of this chapter begins on the later of the following:

(1) October 1 after the expiration of the term of the member whom the individual is appointed or elected to succeed.

(2) For an individual appointed under section 2(a)(4) of this chapter, the day the individual is appointed by the governor.

     (b) The term of a member under section 2(a)(4) or 2(a)(5) of this chapter expires on September 30 of the fourth year after the expiration of the term of the member’s immediate predecessor.

     (c) Except as provided in subsection (d), a member of the board may be reappointed or reelected for a new term. A member reappointed or reelected is the member’s own:

(1) successor for purposes of subsection (a); and

(2) immediate predecessor for purposes of subsection (b).

     (d) An individual may not serve as a member under section 2(a)(4) or 2(a)(5) of this chapter for more than eight (8) years in any twelve (12) year period, except as provided in section 4(c) of this chapter.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-1.5-4-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.4.