Sec. 23. (a) The ballot for the election of a district council member must include the name of each producer who:
(1) meets the qualifications set forth in section 17(b) of this chapter; and
(2) files with the council, not later than June 30 of the year of the election, a petition in support of candidacy signed by ten (10) other producers who reside in the district.
(b) The council shall provide petition forms upon request and shall make forms available:
(1) at cooperative extension service offices located in the district; and
(2) via the council's Internet web site.
(c) The council shall allow a producer to request a ballot through the council's Internet web site.
(d) A name other than the names of the producers who have qualified under this section may not be printed on the ballot by the council. All names on the ballot must be listed in alphabetical order based on the producer's surname.
(e) The council shall require each producer who submits a ballot to provide a separate attestation that the person is an eligible producer.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-10-18.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.98-2012, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 15. Agriculture and Animals
Article 15. Horticulture Products
Chapter 12. Indiana Corn Market Development
15-15-12-1. Application of Chapter
15-15-12-5. "Dean of Agriculture"
15-15-12-10. "Market Development"
15-15-12-20. Appointment of Nonvoting Council Members
15-15-12-21. Election Districts; Qualifications; Appointments; Ex Officio Members
15-15-12-22. Date of Election; Notice
15-15-12-23. Ballots; Petitions; Forms
15-15-12-25. Election Judges; Teller Committee; Traveling Expenses
15-15-12-26. Election; Date and Location
15-15-12-29. Payment of Expenses; Investments; Market Development
15-15-12-31. Liability for Debts and Actions of the Council
15-15-12-32. Assessments; Collection; Handling Fee
15-15-12-34. Information to Be Included in Checkoff Refund Form
15-15-12-36. Failure to Remit Assessments; Hearing; Civil Action; Penalty
15-15-12-37. Restrictions on Use of Assessment
15-15-12-38. Procedures for Termination if Refunds Are Greater Than 25%