Sec. 1. (a) There is created a commission to be known as the governor's residence commission. This commission shall consist of seven (7) members, who shall each be appointed by and serve at the pleasure and discretion of the governor; and the governor shall be ex officio chairman of the commission.
(b) The commissioners shall each year designate one (1) member to serve as vice chairman, who shall act as chairman in the absence of the chairman, and one (1) member to serve as secretary, who shall be responsible for maintaining records of the proceedings of the commission, and such other officers as the commission deems necessary or desirable.
(c) All contracts, applications for grants, and other documents shall be executed in the name of the commission either by the chairman of the commission or, when authorized by resolution of the commission, by the vice chairman, and shall be attested by the secretary.
(d) The members of the commission shall not be required to devote their full time to their duties, but shall devote such time as is necessary to carry out their duties under this chapter. The members of the commission shall serve without pay, but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred in carrying out their duties.
Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.33, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.28-1983, SEC.37.