Sec. 1. (a) Within twenty (20) days after an order establishing a district, the board of commissioners of the county shall appoint the initial board of directors. A director shall be appointed for each of the areas in the district established by the court.
(b) A director must have the following qualifications:
(1) Be:
(A) a freeholder of the area of the district for which appointed; or
(B) an officer or a nominee of a corporate freeholder of the area of the district for which appointed.
(2) Be qualified by knowledge and experience in matters pertaining to the development of the district.
(c) A majority of the directors must be:
(1) resident freeholders of the district if available and qualified; and
(2) petitioners for the establishment of the district. For this purpose an officer or a nominee of a corporate freeholder of the district, if the corporation is a petitioner, is considered a petitioner.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-34(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 33. Conservancy Districts
14-33-5-1. Appointment of Initial Board of Directors
14-33-5-2. Election to Fill Vacancies; Number of Votes to Elect
14-33-5-5. Ballots; Certification
14-33-5-8. Petition to Fill Vacancies
14-33-5-9. District Composed of Land From More Than One County
14-33-5-10. Advisory Members of Board; Area Directors
14-33-5-11. Terms for Initial Directors
14-33-5-17. Chairman and Vice Chairman
14-33-5-18. Employees; Contracts and Leases
14-33-5-20.5. Prior Approval of Expenses; Review of Claims
14-33-5-21. Powers Relating to Sewage and Liquid Waste
14-33-5-21.1. Campgrounds; Rates for Sewage Service
14-33-5-21.2. Campgrounds; Sewage Service Rate Disputes; Utility Regulatory Commission
14-33-5-22. Agreements With People or Entities; Debt Agreements