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911 Coverage > Statewide 9-1-1 Board Statewide 9-1-1 Board

The Statewide 9-1-1 Board replaced the wireless 9-1-1 board on July 1, 2012 when Indiana's new 9-1-1 law became effective. The board is a quasi-state government agency established by IC 36-8-16.7 and operates under the Indiana Treasurer's Office. It has statewide jurisidication over 9-1-1 services. It's chair, by statute, is an elected official - the state treasurer. The board's two primary responsibilities include collecting surcharges from all communication service providers and distributing the funding to local units of government, as well as the operation of a statewide public safety ESInet for 9-1-1 calls.

The board comprises thirteen members; three PSAP representatives, one county sheriff, one county commissioner, one municipal government, one large LEC, one small LEC, one VOIP provider, one CMRS provider, state fire marshal, superintendent of state police and the state treasurer. Appointees serve at the pleasure of the Governor.