Sec. 10. (a) If, after the hearing and consideration of the factors set forth in section 7(a) of this chapter, the board determines that a petition to change the boundaries of a district should not be denied, the board shall, when appropriate, do the following:
(1) Record the determination.
(2) Define, by metes and bounds or by legal subdivisions, the territory to be included in the proposed reconfigured district.
(3) In consultation with the petitioners, establish a name for the proposed reconfigured district.
(4) Not more than sixty (60) days after recording the determination, give due notice that an election, by secret ballot, will be held on the local public question set forth in the petition.
(5) Prescribe appropriate procedures for the conduct of the election and the determination of the eligibility of voters.
(6) Supervise the conduct of the election.
(7) Publish the results of the election.
(8) Pay all expenses arising from the issuance of notices and the holding of the election.
(b) If, after the hearing and consideration of the factors set forth in section 7(b) of this chapter, the board determines that a petition to dissolve a district should not be denied, the board shall, when appropriate, do the following:
(1) Record the determination.
(2) Not more than sixty (60) days after recording the determination, give due notice that an election, by secret ballot, will be held on the local public question set forth in the petition.
(3) Prescribe appropriate procedures for the conduct of the election and the determination of the eligibility of voters.
(4) Supervise the conduct of the election.
(5) Publish the results of the election.
(6) Pay all expenses arising from the issuance of notices and the holding of the election.
As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation
Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District
14-32-6.5-1. Petitions to Change Boundaries or Dissolve Districts
14-32-6.5-2. Petition to Change Boundaries; Conditions
14-32-6.5-3. Petition to Change Boundaries; Requirements of Territory Proposed for Inclusion
14-32-6.5-4. Petition to Change Boundaries; Joint Resolution of Districts Required
14-32-6.5-5. Petitions to Change Boundaries or Dissolve Districts; Invalidity
14-32-6.5-6. Petitions to Change Boundaries or Dissolve Districts; Hearing
14-32-6.5-7. Petitions to Change Boundaries or Dissolve Districts; Considerations
14-32-6.5-8. Denial of Petition
14-32-6.5-9. Denial of Petition; Record of Determination; Notice
14-32-6.5-10. Petitions to Change Boundaries or Dissolve Districts; Procedures if Not Denied
14-32-6.5-11. Elections to Change Boundaries or Dissolve Districts; Contents of Ballots
14-32-6.5-12. Elections to Change Boundaries or Dissolve Districts; Voting
14-32-6.5-13. Elections to Change Boundaries or Dissolve Districts; Simple Majority Required to Deny
14-32-6.5-15. Appointed Supervisors; Terms
14-32-6.5-16. Letter of Application; Presentation to Secretary of State; Contents
14-32-6.5-17. Certificate of Organization
14-32-6.5-18. Elected Supervisors; Petitions for Nomination
14-32-6.5-19. Election of Supervisors; Contents of Ballots
14-32-6.5-20. Elected Supervisors; Terms
14-32-6.5-21. Elected Supervisors; Oath of Office; Commencement of Term
14-32-6.5-22. Dissolution; Procedures; Certificate
14-32-6.5-23. Dissolution; Contracts Remain in Force
14-32-6.5-24. Denial of Petition for Change in Boundaries; Delay Before Similar Request Considered
14-32-6.5-25. Procedures for Organization of New District in Same Territory as Dissolved District