Sec. 6. (a) If a petition filed under section 1 of this chapter meets the requirements set forth in sections 1 through 4 of this chapter, the board shall do the following:
(1) Not more than sixty (60) days after the filing of the petition, give due notice that a hearing will be held concerning the petition.
(2) Pay all expenses arising from the issuance of the notice and the holding of the hearing.
(3) Conduct the hearing.
(b) The hearing held on the petition shall be open to the public. The following may testify at the hearing:
(1) A land occupier whose tract of land is located within the district or territory referred to in the petition.
(2) An individual of voting age who resides within the district or territory referred to in the petition.
(c) Testimony may be presented at the hearing concerning:
(1) the desirability and necessity, in the interest of the public welfare, of granting the petition;
(2) the validity of:
(A) the petition; and
(B) proceedings conducted on the petition under this chapter; and
(3) all questions relevant to the petition.
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