Section 16-46-17-4 - Chairperson; appointment; qualifications(a) Beginning July 1, 2026, a chairperson shall be elected by the council members at the first meeting after July 1 every even-numbered year. If a vacancy occurs in the position of a member who is the chairperson, the council shall elect a member to serve the remainder of the chairperson's term at the next meeting of the council.(b) The chairperson may not be a state employee.(c) Before August 1, 2023, the governor shall appoint the chairperson of the council.(d) The chairperson must meet one (1) of the qualifications of a member under section 5(b) of this chapter. This subsection expires July 1, 2026.Added by P.L. 129-2023,SEC. 2, eff. 7/1/2023.