Sec. 4. (a) Beginning July 1, 2026, a chairperson shall be elected by the council members at the first meeting after July 1 every even-numbered year. If a vacancy occurs in the position of a member who is the chairperson, the council shall elect a member to serve the remainder of the chairperson’s term at the next meeting of the council.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-46-17-4

  • council: refers to the rare disease advisory council established by section 2 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 16-46-17-1
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
     (b) The chairperson may not be a state employee.

     (c) Before August 1, 2023, the governor shall appoint the chairperson of the council.

     (d) The chairperson must meet one (1) of the qualifications of a member under section 5(b) of this chapter. This subsection expires July 1, 2026.

As added by P.L.129-2023, SEC.2.

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