Sec. 9. (a) If a vacancy occurs on a committee, the appointing authority that appointed the member whose position is vacant shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy.
(b) An individual appointed to fill a vacancy must have the qualifications that a member appointed by the appointing authority must have.
(c) An individual appointed to fill a vacancy serves:
(1) for the remainder of the term of the member the individual is appointed to succeed, if committee members have a term set under this article; or
(2) at the pleasure of the appointing authority, if subdivision (1) does not apply.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.6.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 5. Legislative Agencies and Study Committees
Chapter 1.2. Definitions and General Provisions Relating to the Operation of a Committee
2-5-1.2-1. Application of Chapter; Exceptions
2-5-1.2-2. Application of Definitions
2-5-1.2-3. "Appointing Authority"
2-5-1.2-6. "President Pro Tempore"
2-5-1.2-8.5. Appointments; Committee Chair; Committee Vice-Chair
2-5-1.2-10. Legislative Services Agency Provides Staff Support
2-5-1.2-11. Per Diem, Mileage, Travel Allowances
2-5-1.2-12. Number of Votes Required to Take Action
2-5-1.2-13. Committee to Operate Under Policies and Procedures of Legislative Council