1. (a) The number of members of the state board of trustees must equal the number of regions established by the state board of trustees plus one additional member. Each member of the state board of trustees must have knowledge or experience in one (1) or more of the following areas:

   1. (1) Manufacturing.
   2. (2) Commerce.
   3. (3) Labor.
   4. (4) Agriculture.
   5. (5) State and regional economic development needs.

   6. (6) Indiana's educational delivery system.

      One (1) member of the state board of trustees must reside in each region established by the state board of trustees. One (1) member must serve as an at-large member. Appointments shall be for three (3) year terms, on a staggered basis.

2. (b) An individual who holds an elective or appointed office of the state is not eligible to serve as a member of the state board of trustees. A member of a regional board may be appointed to the state board of trustees but must then resign from the regional board.

   [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.263. Amended by P.L.251-2017, SEC.19.