Sec. 8. (a) After the hearing on the petition for the establishment of the proposed district, which may be adjourned periodically, the hearing officer shall make findings on the petition and other relevant facts and recommendations as to whether:
(1) the petition should be:
(A) approved;
(B) approved with modifications; or
(C) denied; and
(2) a district should be established.
(b) If the recommendation is in the affirmative, the recommendation must also include recommendations on:
(1) the manner of the selection or appointment;
(2) the number; and
(3) the terms;
of the board.
(c) The description of the territory to be included in a district may not include territory in a municipality that has, by ordinance or resolution filed with the department, exercised the option not to be included in the district.
[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-5(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts
Chapter 2. Establishment of Regional Districts
13-26-2-1. Petitions to Organize District
13-26-2-2.5. Petitions; Notice
13-26-2-3. Petitions; Contents
13-26-2-3.5. Petition Opposing Establishment of Proposed District
13-26-2-4. Petitions; Determination of Compliance
13-26-2-5. Petitions; Hearing Officer; Appointment
13-26-2-7. Objection; Opportunity to Be Heard
13-26-2-8. Findings and Recommendations