Sec. 2. (a) The governor, ex officio, shall:
(1) serve as the Indiana administrator of the compact; and
(2) appoint at least one (1) alternate under section 2.3 of the compact.
(b) The governor shall do the following as administrator:
(1) Receive copies of all agreements that are entered into under the compact by the following:
(A) This state.
(B) Other states.
(C) Political subdivisions of this state.
(2) Consult with, advise, and aid the states and political subdivisions referred to in subdivision (1) in the formulation of those agreements.
(3) Make any recommendations that the governor considers desirable in order to effectuate the purposes of the compact to the following:
(A) The general assembly.
(B) Legislatures of other states.
(C) Governmental agencies of other states.
(D) Political subdivisions of this state.
(4) Consult with and cooperate with the compact administrators of the states other than Indiana.
(c) Pursuant to section 9.2 of the compact, the governor may take actions necessary for the initial organization and operation of the council.
As added by P.L.4-2008, SEC.5.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 25. Water Rights and Resources
Chapter 15. Great Lakes—st. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact
14-25-15-1. Agreement for the Compact
14-25-15-2. Governor's Responsibilities and Powers
14-25-15-3. Authority of State Agencies to Cooperate With the Council
14-25-15-4. Authorization of General Assembly for Revision of Standard of Review and Decision
14-25-15-5. Responsibilities and Powers of the Natural Resources Commission
14-25-15-6. Management and Regulation of Proposals for Certain Water Transfers
14-25-15-7. Permits for Water Withdrawals; Salmonid Streams; Rules
14-25-15-8. Exemption From Permit Requirement for Certain Water Withdrawals
14-25-15-9. Study and Findings by the General Assembly
14-25-15-10. Standard for Determination of Adverse Impacts of Water Withdrawals
14-25-15-11. Methods for Determining Consumptive Use Amounts
14-25-15-13. Effects of Incorporation of Water Into a Product