Sec. 5. A petition filed under section 4 of this chapter must do the following:
(1) Describe all the land assessed with benefits for the construction or reconstruction of the ditch or drain.
(2) State a general description of the ditch or drain that the district is proposed to keep in repair and to properly maintain.
(3) State that the maintenance and repair of the ditch or drain is a work of necessity or public utility and can be best accomplished by the organization of the district.
(4) Include other facts that are important.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-2 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage
14-27-8-1. Applicability of Chapter
14-27-8-3. "Ditch" or "Drain" Defined
14-27-8-4. Petition to Establish District; Filing
14-27-8-5. Petition to Establish District; Contents
14-27-8-6. Petition to Establish District; Signature
14-27-8-7. Petition to Establish District; Hearing
14-27-8-8. Petition to Establish District; Notice of Hearing to Resident Landowners
14-27-8-9. Petition to Establish District; Notice of Hearing to Nonresident Landowners
14-27-8-10. Petition to Establish District; Court Proceedings
14-27-8-11. Drainage Commissioners; Appointment; Qualifications
14-27-8-12. Drainage Commissioners; Terms
14-27-8-13. Drainage Commissioners; Oath
14-27-8-14. Drainage Commissioners; Chairman; Secretary
14-27-8-15. Drainage Commissioners; Quorum
14-27-8-16. Drainage Commissioners; Filling of Vacancies; Removal
14-27-8-17. Drainage Commissioners; per Diem Compensation and Traveling Expenses
14-27-8-18. Maintenance of Ditches and Drains; Labor and Materials
14-27-8-19. Records of Expenses; Warrants
14-27-8-20. Fixing of Assessment Rate
14-27-8-21. Itemized Statement of Costs of Petitioners
14-27-8-22. Collection of Assessments
14-27-8-23. Carryover of Balance in Drainage Maintenance Fund