Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Regulation of Dentists; Creation of Board
25-14-1-12. Meetings of Board; Records; Affiliation

Sec. 12. (a) The board shall hold not less than two (2) regular meetings in each year at such place as may be fixed by the board and as often in addition as may be necessary for the transaction of such business as may properly come under the provisions of this chapter, and it shall have power to make all necessary rules in accordance with this chapter. Additional meetings may be called at any time by the president or any six (6) members of the board to be held at such time and place as may be designated in the call. Six (6) members of the board constitute a quorum. A majority of the quorum may transact business. The board shall elect a president and a secretary. For their services, the members shall receive per diem and travel expenses as otherwise provided by law.
(b) It shall be the duty of the board through the agency to keep a record of all applications for licenses for a period of time designated by the board, subject to the final approval of the oversight committee on public records under IC 5-15-5.1-19. Such records shall contain all the facts set forth in the application, including the action of the board. The agency shall carry out the administrative functions of the board and shall provide necessary personnel to enable the board to properly carry out and enforce this chapter.
(c) The board may affiliate with the American Association of Dental Boards as an active member thereof and may pay the regular annual dues of the association out of any available funds of the board, which are obtained by examination fees or registration renewal fees as provided by law. However, the affiliation with the American Association of Dental Boards shall not impair, restrict, enlarge, or modify any of the rights, powers, duties, or functions of the board as prescribed by the laws of this state. The board may designate one (1) of its members as a delegate of any meeting of the association, and such delegate member shall receive the regular per diem paid to members of the board for their services on the board and the member's necessary expenses while traveling to and from and attending such meetings.
Formerly: Acts 1913, c.138, s.11; Acts 1917, c.160, s.1; Acts 1949, c.248, s.5; Acts 1951, c.120, s.2; Acts 1963, c.151, s.7; Acts 1971, P.L.372, SEC.8; Acts 1972, P.L.10, SEC.7. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.2, SEC.77; Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.16; Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.125; P.L.169-1985, SEC.51; P.L.149-1987, SEC.33; P.L.1-2006, SEC.433; P.L.103-2011, SEC.18.

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