§ 21-47-2-8 — Geological and water survey advisory council; center for energy

Indiana § 21-47-2-8

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 21: HIGHER EDUCATION
• Art. 47: GEOLOGICAL SURVEY; ENERGY RESEARCH
• Ch. 2: State Geologist; Geological Survey

Text

(a) As used in this section, "center" refers to
the center for energy established by subsection (c).
(b) As used in this section, "council" refers to the geological and
water survey advisory council established by section 4 of this chapter.
(c) The center for energy is established within the survey for the
purpose of:
(1) carrying out the survey's statutory duties concerning Indiana's
natural energy resources;
(2) supporting long term studies of the state's energy resources, as
requested by the state; and
(3) upon request, providing resources to:
(A) state agencies;
(B) municipal agencies; and
(C) energy stakeholders.
(d) The center shall be staffed:
(1) by employees of the survey who have expertise in energy
resources; and
(2) at staffing levels consistent with recommendations of the
council.
(e) The center shall report to the council before each quarterly
meeting of the council under section 4(j) of this chapter.
(f) The state geologist shall oversee and manage the activities of the
center.
(g) The center shall be funded by the available resources of the
survey.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.108-2022, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.146.