§ 12-13-16-9 — 211 advisory committee; establishment; membership; administration by secretary; per diem

Indiana § 12-13-16-9

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 13: DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES
• Ch. 16: Telephone 211 Dialing Code Services for Accessing

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(a) The 211 advisory committee is
established. The advisory committee includes the following members
appointed by the governor or the governor's designee:
(1) Two (2) members, each of whom represents a different
Indiana United Way entity.
(2) Two (2) members, each of whom represents a different local
service agency that receives referrals from 211.
(3) Seven (7) members representing the types of human services
provided under this chapter.
(4) One (1) individual representing the Indiana Association of
Rehabilitation Facilities.
(b) The initial members of the advisory committee serve the
following terms:
(1) Three (3) members serve a term of one (1) year.
(2) Five (5) members serve a term of two (2) years.
(3) Five (5) members serve a term of four (4) years.
Members appointed to the advisory committee thereafter serve terms
of four (4) years.
(c) The governor or the governor's designee shall appoint the
chairperson of the advisory committee.
(d) The advisory committee shall do the following:
(1) Provide input and consultation regarding implementation and
administration of 211 services by the office of the secretary to
ensure compliance with any requirements or obligations under
this chapter.
(2) Advise the office of the secretary and make recommendations
concerning the use of and goals for 211 services.
(e) The office of the secretary shall staff the advisory committee.
The expenses of the advisory committee shall be paid by the office of
the secretary.
(f) Each member of the advisory committee who is not a state
employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also 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.
(g) Each member of the advisory committee 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.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.114-2022, SEC.20; P.L.241-2023, SEC.8.