Director of bureau; qualifications; term of office; salary
Sec. 6. (a) With the governor's approval, the commissioner of
labor shall appoint a director of the bureau 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;
(H) the coal mining laws of this state; and
(I) mining engineering.
(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
governor may at any time remove the director for just cause.
(d) The director is entitled to receive an annual salary to be fixed
by the commissioner of labor with the approval of the governor.
As added by P.L.37-1985, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.144-1988,
SEC.1; P.L.215-1989, SEC.4.
Last modified: May 27, 2006