Sec. 16. (a) The commission must appoint advisory committees to assist in the achievement of its objectives. The membership of advisory committees shall not be limited to the members of the commission.
(b) At least one (1) advisory committee must be appointed with a membership that is representative of the private sector of the communities served by the commission and must include members representative of:
(1) postsecondary educational institutions;
(2) minority business enterprises;
(3) labor and workforce organizations; and
(4) manufacturing entities;
active in at least one (1) of the communities served by the commission.
(c) Members of advisory committees are not entitled to compensation for their services but may be reimbursed by the commission for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
As added by P.L.165-2003, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.387.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 7. Planning and Development
Chapter 7.6. Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
36-7-7.6-1. Application of Chapter
36-7-7.6-4. Commission Membership
36-7-7.6-5. Members; Expense Reimbursement; Vacancies
36-7-7.6-9. Quorum; Official Action by Affirmative Vote of Quorum or Weighted Affirmative Vote
36-7-7.6-11. Executive Director; Powers and Duties
36-7-7.6-12. Purpose of Commission
36-7-7.6-13. Commission Powers
36-7-7.6-14. Adoption of Regional Plan, Program, or Policy; County Exemption
36-7-7.6-15. Petition Not to Implement Program
36-7-7.6-16. Advisory Committees
36-7-7.6-17. Surveys or Studies by County or Municipal Employees
36-7-7.6-18. Annual Appropriation Budget; Tax Levy; Use of Funds