Civil rights commission; creation
Sec. 4. (a) There is hereby created a civil rights commission
composed of seven (7) members, not more than four (4) of whom
shall be members of the same political party, to be appointed by the
governor. In making such appointments, the governor shall take into
consideration all interests in the community including but not limited
to the interests of minority groups, employers, labor, and the public.
(b) Except as provided in IC 4-21.5-2, IC 4-21.5 applies to the
commission.
(c) Successors to all members of the commission shall be
appointed for terms of four (4) years, excepting when appointed to
fill a vacancy, in which case such appointment shall be for the
unexpired term.
(d) Members of the commission may be removed by the governor
for cause but for no other reason.
(e) The members of the commission shall be paid per diem and
travel expenses and other necessary and reasonable expenses for
attendance at meetings and hearings of the commission.
(Formerly: Acts 1961, c.208, s.4; Acts 1963, c.173, s.4; Acts 1969,
c.298, s.3; Acts 1971, P.L.357, SEC.4.) As amended by P.L.7-1987,
SEC.99.
Last modified: May 27, 2006