Sec. 9. (a) The 211 advisory committee is established. The advisory committee includes the following members appointed by the governor or the governor's designee:
(1) Two (2) members, each of whom represents a different Indiana United Way entity.
(2) Two (2) members who have experience working for or with Indiana 211 Partnership, Inc., or the Indiana 211 board of directors.
(3) Two (2) members, each of whom represents a different local service agency that receives referrals from 211.
(4) Seven (7) members representing the types of human services provided under this chapter.
(5) One (1) individual representing the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities.
(b) The initial members of the advisory committee serve the following terms:
(1) Three (3) members serve a term of one (1) year.
(2) Five (5) members serve a term of two (2) years.
(3) Five (5) members serve a term of four (4) years.
Members appointed to the advisory committee thereafter serve terms of four (4) years.
(c) The governor or the governor's designee shall appoint the chairperson of the advisory committee.
(d) The advisory committee shall do the following:
(1) Provide input and consultation regarding implementation and administration of 211 services by the office of the secretary to ensure compliance with any requirements or obligations under this chapter.
(2) Advise the office of the secretary and make recommendations concerning the use of and goals for 211 services.
(e) The office of the secretary shall staff the advisory committee. The expenses of the advisory committee shall be paid by the office of the secretary.
(f) Each member of the advisory committee who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(g) Each member of the advisory committee who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.114-2022, SEC.20.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 13. Division of Family Resources
Chapter 16. Telephone 211 Dialing Code Services for Accessing Human Services Information
12-13-16-3. "Advisory Committee"
12-13-16-7. Purpose of 211 Services
12-13-16-9. 211 Advisory Committee; Establishment; Membership; Administration by Secretary; per Diem
12-13-16-10. 211 Services Data