Section 4-2-6-2 - Commission; creation; membership; vacancies(a) There is created a state ethics commission.(b) The commission is composed of five (5) members appointed by the governor.(c) No more than three (3) commission members shall be of the same political party. A person who: (1) holds an elected or appointed office of the state;(2) is employed by the state; or(3) is registered as a lobbyist under IC 4-2-7; may not be a member of the commission. The governor shall designate one (1) member of the commission as the chairperson. Each appointment to the commission is for a period of four (4) years. A vacancy shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired term.
(d) The inspector general shall provide rooms and staff assistance for the commission.(Formerly: Acts1974 , P.L. 4, SEC.2.) As amended by P.L. 13-1987, SEC.5; P.L. 222-2005, SEC.2; P.L. 89-2006, SEC.2.