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Executive Board

The Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Executive Board (Tobacco Board) was established by Indiana Code 4-12-4-4. This stipulates the following Board structure:

Five (5) ex officio members:

  • The Executive Director (nonvoting member)
  • The State Superintendent of Public Instruction
  • The Attorney General
  • The Commissioner of the State Department of Health
  • The Secretary of the Family and Social Services Administration

Eleven (11) members appointed by the governor who possess:

  • Knowledge, skill, and experience in smoking reduction and cessation programs, health care services, or preventive health measures

Six (6) members who are appointed by the governor representing the following organizations:

  • The American Cancer Society
  • The American Heart Association, Indiana Affiliate
  • The American Lung Association of Indiana
  • The Indiana Hospital and Health Association
  • The Indiana State Medical Association
  • The Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers

The Governor shall designate a member to serve as chairperson. The executive board shall annually elect one of its exofficio members as vice chairperson. IC 4-12-4-4(i).

In addition to the Executive Board, IC 4-12-4-16 established an Advisory Board.