Sec. 4. (a) The distressed unit appeal board is established.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 6-1.1-20.3-4

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • board: refers to the distressed unit appeal board established by section 4 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 6-1.1-20.3-1
  • Minority leader: See Floor Leaders
  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
     (b) The distressed unit appeal board consists of the following members:

(1) The director of the office of management and budget or the director’s designee. The director or the director’s designee shall serve as chairperson of the distressed unit appeal board.

(2) The commissioner of the department of local government finance or the commissioner’s designee.

(3) The state examiner of the state board of accounts or the state examiner’s designee.

(4) The secretary of education or the secretary’s designee.

(5) An individual appointed by the governor to serve a four (4) year term that expires December 31, 2025, and each fourth year thereafter.

(6) A member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.

(7) A member of the senate appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.

(8) A member of the house of representatives appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives who shall serve as a nonvoting member.

(9) A member of the senate appointed by the minority leader of the senate who shall serve as a nonvoting member.

The members appointed under subdivisions (6) through (9) serve two (2) year terms that expire June 30 of each odd-numbered year. Members appointed under subdivisions (5) through (9) serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be reappointed to successive terms.

     (c) Each member of the board who is not a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for:

(1) mileage and traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4; and

(2) other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member’s duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

     (d) Each member of the board who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees. Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this section shall be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.

     (e) Each member of the board who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member’s duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

     (f) Expenses paid under subsections (c) and (e) shall be paid from appropriations made to the board.

     (g) A vacancy on the board shall be filled by the appropriate appointing authority. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy serves for the unexpired term of the individual’s predecessor.

As added by P.L.224-2007, SEC.36. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.203; P.L.145-2012, SEC.4; P.L.241-2017, SEC.5; P.L.165-2021, SEC.67; P.L.43-2021, SEC.30; P.L.42-2024, SEC.67.

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