Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "board" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-0.5-10-1.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, an appointment to a board that is required to be made by the governor must be made within ninety (90) days of receiving notification of a resignation from the applicable board.
(c) If the appointment cannot be made within ninety (90) days under subsection (b), the governor shall notify the Indiana professional licensing agency (established by IC 25-1-5-3).
(d) If an appointment to a board that is required to be made by the governor is not made within ninety (90) days of the notification of the resignation from the applicable board, the Indiana professional licensing agency (established by IC 25-1-5-3) shall fill the vacancy:
(1) within thirty (30) days after receiving notice under subsection (c); or
(2) before the next meeting of the applicable board;
whichever is earlier. However, the candidate must fulfill any applicable requirements for the vacancy on the board.
(e) This section does not affect the manner by which recommendations are made to fill a vacancy to be appointed by the governor.