The board derives it authority and its responsibility from the State Code of Indiana. Below are links to pertinent sections of the code as it applies to Indiana University. In addition, there are links to other key sections of the code, including the chapters dealing with public records and public meetings.

• Title 12, Chapter 20
  Higher Education Table of Contents
  
  
• IC 20-12-23
  Indiana University: General Powers
  
  
• 20-12-1
  Powers and Duties of Trustees Generally
  
  
• IC 20-12-24
  Indiana University : Election of Trustees
  
  
• IC 20-12-1.5
  Powers and Duties of Trustees Related to the Development of Facilities
  
  
• IC 20-12-16
  Advisory Boards for Regional Campuses
  
  
• IC 20-12-0.5
  Commission for Higher Education
  
  
• IC 5-14-1.5
  Public Meetings (Open Door Law)
  
  
• IC 5-14-3
  Access to Public Records
  
  
• IC 35-44-1
  Bribery, Conflict of Interest, and Official Misconduct