CHAPTER 16. WATER RESOURCES TASK FORCE - Indiana Statutes

IC 14-25-16
     Chapter 16. Water Resources Task Force

IC 14-25-16-1
"Task force"
     Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "task force" refers to the water resources task force established by section 2 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.83-2009, SEC.2.

IC 14-25-16-2
Task force established; purposes; reports
     Sec. 2. (a) The water resources task force is established to study and make recommendations concerning the following issues with a focus on water availability as an economic and environmental necessity:
        (1) Available quantities and sources of water.
        (2) Future needs.
        (3) Resource management.
        (4) The determination of ownership rights, particularly in ground water.
        (5) Drinking water delivery systems.
        (6) Opportunities to work with neighboring states concerning shared drinking water resources.
        (7) Other related issues.
    (b) The task force shall provide an annual report of activities and recommendations to:
        (1) the water resources study committee established by IC 2-5-25-1; and
        (2) the legislative council, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
As added by P.L.83-2009, SEC.2.

IC 14-25-16-3
Membership; attendance requirement
     Sec. 3. (a) The task force consists of ten (10) individuals, not more than five (5) of whom may be members of the same political party, appointed by the director for four (4) year terms and representing the following interests:
        (1) Key water withdrawal users, including the following:
            (A) Public water supply utilities.
            (B) Agriculture.
            (C) Steam electric generating utility companies.
            (D) Industrial users.
        (2) Academic experts in aquatic habitat and hydrology.
        (3) Municipalities.
        (4) Key stakeholders, including the following:
            (A) Environmentalists.
            (B) Consumer advocates.
            (C) Economic development advocates.
            (D) The public.     (b) The director or the director's designee shall serve as a nonvoting member on the task force. The director shall appoint a chairperson and a vice chairperson from the members of the task force. The director may not appoint an employee of the department as the chairperson or vice chairperson. The department shall provide staff support for the task force.
    (c) A member of the task force must attend a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings. If a member does not attend a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the meetings, the director shall replace the member.
As added by P.L.83-2009, SEC.2.

IC 14-25-16-4
Agency representatives
     Sec. 4. (a) Each of the following state agencies shall designate a representative to advise the task force:
        (1) The department.
        (2) The department of environmental management.
        (3) The department of homeland security.
        (4) The Indiana state department of agriculture.
        (5) The state department of health.
    (b) In addition to the representatives set forth in subsection (a), the director or the director's designee may invite representatives of other state and federal agencies to advise the task force, as appropriate.
As added by P.L.83-2009, SEC.2.

IC 14-25-16-5
Majority vote required for action
     Sec. 5. The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members of the task force are required for the task force to take action on a measure.
As added by P.L.83-2009, SEC.2.

IC 14-25-16-6
Initial meeting; activities; time frame
     Sec. 6. At its first meeting, the task force shall establish a list of its activities and the time frame within which it will carry out the activities.
As added by P.L.83-2009, SEC.2.