Title 10, TITLE 10. PUBLIC SAFETY

Sec. 8. (a) This chapter may not be construed to do the following: (1) Interfere with the course or conduct of a labor dispute, except that actions otherwise authorized by this chapter or other laws may be taken when necessary to forestall or mitigate imminent or existing danger …

disaster plans Sec. 9. (a) The agency shall prepare and maintain a current state emergency operations plan. The plan may provide for the following: (1) Prevention and minimization of injury and damage caused by disaster. (2) Prompt and effective response to disaster. (3) Emergenc…

Sec. 1. (a) The state armory board is established to provide, manage, and care for armories for the use of the military and naval forces of Indiana. (b) The board consists of the following members: (1) The following ex officio members: (A) The governor. (B) The adjutant general. …

Sec. 10. All expenses incurred in the operation of state armories shall be paid out of: (1) the rentals; (2) the income; (3) the earnings; (4) any other receipts; and (5) any other appropriation provided by law; to pay the expenses incurred in the operation of the armories. [Pre-…

Sec. 11. The state armory board may use its financial resources to make contributions to organizations that promote the public image of the national guard, the United States armed forces, or veterans of the United States armed forces. These contributions may be made for the follo…

Sec. 12. (a) If the state armory board receives from the governor information of the disbandment of the organization of the armed forces of Indiana occupying and using an armory, the state armory board shall take charge of the armory. (b) The state armory board shall sell the arm…

Sec. 13. (a) The state armory board may sell, lease, convey, or otherwise dispose of any real property belonging to the state and being under the charge and in the custody and possession of the state armory board if, in the judgment of the state armory board: (1) the real propert…

Sec. 14. (a) If the state armory board sells any real property, the value of the property shall be determined by three (3) disinterested appraisers appointed by the state armory board with the approval of the governor. (b) Real property may not be sold for less than the appraised…

Sec. 15. (a) The purchaser of real property sold under this chapter or to whom real property is conveyed or otherwise disposed of under this chapter shall pay the purchase money as agreed upon and certified by the state armory board to the treasurer of state for the use and benef…

Sec. 16. (a) The state armory board shall report annually of the proceedings incident to the location and management of the armories and a detailed account of disbursements. (b) The report shall be filed in the office of auditor of state and a copy furnished to the adjutant gener…

Sec. 17. The state examiner, personally or through the deputy examiners, field examiners, or private examiners, shall make a full and complete examination and report of all transactions of all individuals, persons, trustees, boards, banks, firms, corporations, and others engaged …

of adjutant general Sec. 2. The state armory board established by section 1 of this chapter may contribute funds in support of the following authorized duties and responsibilities of the adjutant general: (1) The military department of the Indiana ceremonial unit. (2) The Indiana…

Sec. 4. The members of the state armory board shall perform the duties imposed upon them by this chapter without compensation. However, the state shall pay the actual necessary expenses of the members that are incident to the performance of their duties from the appropriation mad…

Sec. 5. (a) The state armory board shall erect or provide within Indiana armories for the use of the military and naval forces of the state for drill, meeting, and rendezvous purposes by the organization of the military or naval forces occupying the armories. (b) All property of …

Sec. 6. (a) The state armory board may: (1) lease real estate from: (A) the federal, the state, or a local government; or (B) a federal, state, or local agency; or (2) purchase real estate throughout the state; where necessary to provide armories or other military purposes. (b) T…

Sec. 7. The state armory board shall constitute a board for the general management, care, and custody of the armories. The state armory board may adopt rules for: (1) the management and government of the armories; (2) the guidance of the organizations occupying the armories; and …

bid, proposal, or quotation Sec. 8. (a) This section applies if a contract for the procurement of property by the state armory board or a local armory board is awarded under this chapter by acceptance of bids, proposals, or quotations. (b) A bid, proposal, or quotation submitted …

donor or another entity Sec. 9. (a) The state armory board may receive from any source donations of real or personal property or contributions of money to aid in the support and assistance of: (1) the armed forces of Indiana; and (2) the armed forces of Indiana called or inducted…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "honorably discharged veterans" includes persons placed on inactive duty under honorable conditions but not discharged from military service. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-7-1(c).] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8.

Sec. 2. The state or a political subdivision shall provide upon request, without charge or fee, one (1) certified copy of a document or record if it is shown that the certified copy is necessary to secure benefits to: (1) members of the military service; (2) honorably discharged …

Sec. 3. The state or a political subdivision may collect a charge per copy of not more than the amount specified in IC 36-2-7-10(c)(5) if a person requests more than one (1) certified copy of the document or record. The funds received under this section shall be placed in the gen…

Sec. 1. (a) Counties and cities may provide and maintain a suitable memorial to commemorate the: (1) courage, valor, and sacrifice of the members of the armed forces who served the United States in World War I or World War II; and (2) faithful, loyal, and self-sacrificing service…

Sec. 10. (a) A county or city may not issue bonds or any other evidence of indebtedness payable by taxation for the construction of a memorial if the total issue of the bonds exceeds two percent (2%) of the adjusted value of the taxable property of the county or city in which the…

extension of memorial Sec. 11. (a) A surplus remaining from the sale of bonds for the establishment of a memorial must remain as a separate fund for the maintenance, repair, improvement, or extension of the memorial. (b) Each year the board of county commissioners and the county …

Sec. 12. (a) If a city desires to erect or establish a memorial and the common council of the city: (1) adopts a resolution declaring the desire; (2) pledges the city to proceed promptly to erect the memorial in or near the city; and (3) files a certified copy of the resolution w…

engineer, or architect Sec. 13. The board of trustees have: (1) full charge and supervision of the construction of the memorial adopted; and (2) authority to employ a superintendent, an engineer, or an architect. Each person employed must be qualified and experienced and shall gi…

Sec. 14. If the erection or establishment of a memorial is governed by another statute, the procedure for erection, establishment, maintenance, control, and management prescribed by the other statute shall be followed instead of the procedure prescribed by this chapter. [Pre-2003…

Sec. 16. (a) The trustees shall make an annual report under oath to the board of county commissioners or common council. The annual report must include the activities of the trustees and of the receipts and expenditures of the memorial. The trustees shall prepare an annual budget…

Sec. 17. This chapter does not prevent a gift or bequest by deed, will, or otherwise of property to a county or city for a memorial of the kind described in this chapter. A county and city may accept a bequest and gift. Property given to the county or city in this manner may be u…

Sec. 18. (a) The governor may appoint a commission known as the memorial art commission. (b) The commission must consist of not more than seven (7) qualified persons who serve without pay. However, members are to be paid necessary expenses as certified by the governor to the audi…

Sec. 19. A bid must be received and a contract awarded for the memorial in the same manner as provided by law for a county or city building. Land for a memorial may be acquired under the power of eminent domain in the same manner as other land is acquired by a county or city for …

Sec. 2. (a) The board of commissioners of a county or the common council of a city shall, on petition of at least one hundred (100) adult citizens of the county or city, appoint a committee to be known as the memorial committee. The appointments may not be made until after notice…

Sec. 20. This chapter does not authorize the establishment of more than one (1) memorial at the expense of the county. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-5-20.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.

Sec. 21. (a) A trustee of a memorial may be removed and the position declared vacant by the board, common council, or judge appointing the trustee upon a showing that the trustee is incompetent, dishonest, or not performing the duties required by: (1) law; or (2) the governing ru…

Sec. 22. (a) As used in this section, "fiscal body" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-6. (b) The fiscal body of a city or county maintaining a memorial under this chapter may by ordinance authorize the sale or donation of the memorial to an organization that is exempt from f…

Sec. 3. (a) Public notice must be provided in the manner set forth under this section if a petition signed by: (1) at least five hundred (500) citizens and taxpayers of a county; or (2) at least two hundred (200) citizens and taxpayers of a city; requests the establishment and ma…

Sec. 4. A petition filed under section 3 of this chapter must set forth the character and kind of a memorial proposed to be established or constructed and the probable cost of the memorial to the county or city. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-5-4.] As added by P.L.2-2003…

Sec. 5. (a) On the day designated by the auditor or clerk for a hearing under section 3 of this chapter, the petitioners may make proof of the publication and posting of the notice of the hearing and present the petition to the board of commissioners or common council. However, i…

Sec. 6. (a) Upon ordering the establishment of a memorial, a board of trustees must be appointed under this section for the establishment, maintenance, management, and control of the memorial. (b) The board of commissioners of a county or common council of a city shall name five …

Sec. 7. (a) As soon as selected, a trustee shall be notified of the appointment by the auditor or city clerk. The auditor or clerk shall fix a date for the trustees to meet for the purpose of electing officers and adopting suitable rules for the government of the board. (b) The b…

Sec. 8. (a) The cost of establishing and constructing a memorial and the expense of maintaining the memorial shall be derived from revenue generated by the memorial. If this revenue is not sufficient, the costs shall be borne by the county or city as provided in subsections (b) a…

Sec. 9. For the purpose of raising money to: (1) meet the bonds and interest on the bonds; or (2) establish or erect a memorial without the issuance of bonds; the county or city authorities shall annually, at the time the general tax levy is made, levy a special tax on the taxabl…

Sec. 1. The governor shall appoint an individual to be the executive director of the department. As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

Sec. 2. The executive director: (1) serves at the governor's pleasure; and (2) is entitled to receive compensation in an amount set by the governor. As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

Sec. 3. The executive director shall do the following: (1) Serve as the chief executive and administrative officer of the department. (2) Serve as the director of the council. (3) Administer the application for, and disbursement of, federal and state homeland security money for a…

director; qualifications; duties Sec. 3.5. (a) For purposes of this section, "EMS" means emergency medical services. (b) For purposes of this section, "state EMS medical director" refers to the state emergency medical services medical director appointed under subsection (c). (c) …

Sec. 4. The executive director may appoint employees in the manner provided by IC 4-15-2.2 and fix their compensation, subject to the approval of the budget agency under IC 4-12-1-13. As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.73.

Sec. 5. The executive director may delegate the executive director's authority to the appropriate department staff. As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

Sec. 6. For purposes of IC 4-21.5, the executive director, or the executive director's designee, is the ultimate authority for the department. As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in this section, for purposes of IC 4-22-2, the executive director is the authority that adopts rules for the department. (b) The Indiana emergency medical services commission is the authority that adopts rules under IC 16-31. (c) Except as provided…