§ 22-10-1.5-6 — Director of bureau; qualifications; term of office; salary

Indiana § 22-10-1.5-6

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 10: MINES AND MINING SAFETY
• Ch. 1.5: General Provisions

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(a) With the governor's approval, the
commissioner of labor shall appoint a director of the bureau of mines
and mine safety created under IC 22-1-1-4(1) who must have the
following qualifications:
(1) Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Indiana.
(2) Have at least four (4) years experience in underground coal
mines.
(3) Hold an Indiana mine foreman certificate.
(4) Possess a practical knowledge of:
(A) the different systems of working and ventilating coal mines;
(B) the nature, chemistry, detection, and control of noxious,
poisonous, and explosive gases;
(C) the dangers incident to blasting and the prevention of these
dangers;
(D) the application of electricity in mining operations;
(E) the methods for preventing mine fires and gas or dust
explosions;
(F) the methods for controlling and extinguishing mine fires;
(G) the methods of rescue and recovery work following mine
disasters; and
(H) the mining laws of this state.
(b) The director may not be an owner or part owner of a coal mine
or coal mining company while serving as director.
(c) The director shall serve for a four (4) year term. However, the
director serves at the pleasure of the governor.
(d) The director is entitled to receive an annual salary to be fixed by
the commissioner of labor with the approval of the governor.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.37-1985, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.144-1988, SEC.1; P.L.215-1989, SEC.4; P.L.35-2007, SEC.8.