§ 2-5-29-3 — Appointment of members; terms

Indiana § 2-5-29-3

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 5: LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES AND STUDY
• Ch. 29: Youth Advisory Council

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(a) The council consists of the following
twenty-two (22) members, who must be at least sixteen (16) years of
age and not more than twenty (20) years of age at the time of
appointment:
(1) Five (5) members appointed by the president pro tempore of
the senate.
(2) Five (5) members appointed by the minority leader of the
senate.
(3) Five (5) members appointed by the speaker of the house of
representatives.
(4) Five (5) members appointed by the minority leader of the
house of representatives.
(5) Two (2) members appointed by the governor.
(b) The members of the council shall be selected so as to give
representation to the various geographical areas of Indiana.
(c) The members of the council shall annually elect a chairperson
of the council from among the members.
(d) Members of the council shall serve for a two (2) year term and
may be reappointed.
(e) The appointing authority may remove an appointed member of
the council for cause. Cause includes the failure to attend at least two
(2) meetings within a one (1) year period.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.69-2008, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.113-2010, SEC.3.