Sec. 5. (a) The institute is composed of:

(1) the trustees; and

(2) a research and information consortium.

(b) The trustees shall:

(1) evaluate and disseminate to the public information concerning the cost and effectiveness of the criminal and juvenile justice systems;

(2) promote coordination and cooperation for the effective administration of the criminal and juvenile justice systems;

(3) establish plans for the criminal and juvenile justice systems and make recommendations concerning the implementation of these plans;

(4) encourage and assist in the organization of an academic consortium for the purpose of engaging in research;

(5) receive, expend, and account for state funds made available for the purposes of this chapter;

(6) apply for and accept gifts and grants (which must be administered as public funds) made for the purposes of this chapter;

(7) enter into lawful agreements as required as a condition for receiving gifts, grants, or other funds for the purposes of this chapter;

(8) employ a director;

(9) adopt rules, under IC 4-22-2, necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter; and

(10) promulgate guidelines concerning participation in the research and information consortium.

(c) The research and information consortium is composed of state educational institutions that are engaged in criminal or juvenile justice research under the direction of the trustees. A state or local governmental entity may participate in the consortium. The consortium shall act as an advisory body to the institute and perform other related functions as requested by the trustees.

(d) The trustees shall meet quarterly and at such times as called by the chairman. A majority of the trustees constitutes a quorum for doing business. A majority vote of the trustees is required for passage of any matter put to a vote. The trustees shall establish procedures and requirements with respect to the place and conduct of their meetings.

(e) A trustee is not entitled to the minimum salary per diem as provided in IC 4-10-11-2.1(b) while performing the trustee's duties. A trustee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the trustee's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the state budget agency.

As added by P.L.46-1983, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.46-1993, SEC.2; P.L.2-2007, SEC.76; P.L.3-2008, SEC.19; P.L.100-2012, SEC.14.