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Veterans' Affairs Commission

The Commission consists of four members appointed by the Governor for four-year terms. Members of the commission must be honorably discharged veterans who have at least six months service in the armed forces of the United States and are citizens of the United States and Indiana. Not more than two members of the commission may be active members in the same veterans' organization or members of the same political party. Vacancies in the commission must be filled by the governor, and the appointees shall serve for the remainder of the term of office of the original appointee. Each member of the commission before entering upon the member's duties shall take and subscribe an oath that the member will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Indiana and will faithfully discharge all the duties devolving upon the member as a member of the commission.

The commission may adopt rules necessary to obtain benefits under present and future enactments of the Congress of the United States concerning veterans' affairs, and enter into on behalf of the state contracts or agreements with the government of the United States to receive benefits under present and future federal enactments concerning veterans' aid and benefits. A contract or agreement entered into under this Indiana Code must first be approved by the governor and attorney general.

Current members of the Commission are:

Cal Cree - Chairperson - representing AMVETS
Jim Koutz - representing The American Legion
Dave Havely - representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Joe Carroll - representing the Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

At least one regular meeting of the Commissioners must be held per quarter and that meeting is open to the public. Meetings are generally held on the 2nd Friday of March, June, September and December. Exact dates and locations will be posted on the Calendar.