Sec. 9. The secretary or the secretary's designee shall appoint an acting state ombudsman within thirty (30) days of a vacancy in the position of state ombudsman. The acting state ombudsman has the powers and duties of the state ombudsman. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-10-4.5-11(b).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.35-2016, SEC.16.
Appointment of acting state ombudsman
Ind. Code § 12-10-13-9, under Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program.
Ind. Code § 12-10-13-9