Note: This version of section effective until 4-1-2022. See also following version of this section, effective 4-1-2022.
Sec. 4. (a) This subsection does not apply to the following counties:
(1) A county having a population of more than four hundred thousand (400,000) and less than seven hundred thousand (700,000).
(2) A county having a population of more than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) and less than three hundred thousand (300,000).
The executive shall divide the county into three (3) districts that are composed of contiguous territory and are reasonably compact. The district boundaries drawn by the executive must not cross precinct boundary lines and must divide townships only when a division is clearly necessary to accomplish redistricting under this section. If necessary, the county auditor shall call a special meeting of the executive to establish or revise districts.
(b) This subsection applies to a county having a population of more than four hundred thousand (400,000) and less than seven hundred thousand (700,000). A county redistricting commission shall divide the county into three (3) single-member districts that comply with subsection (d). The commission is composed of:
(1) the members of the Indiana election commission;
(2) two (2) members of the senate selected by the president pro tempore, one (1) from each political party; and
(3) two (2) members of the house of representatives selected by the speaker, one (1) from each political party.
The legislative members of the commission have no vote and may act only in an advisory capacity. A majority vote of the voting members is required for the commission to take action. The commission may meet as frequently as necessary to perform its duty under this subsection. The commission's members serve without additional compensation above that provided for them as members of the Indiana election commission, the senate, or the house of representatives.
(c) This subsection applies to a county having a population of more than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) and less than three hundred thousand (300,00). The executive shall divide the county into three (3) single-member districts that comply with subsection (d).
(d) Single-member districts established under subsection (b) or (c) must:
(1) be compact, subject only to natural boundary lines (such as railroads, major highways, rivers, creeks, parks, and major industrial complexes);
(2) contain, as nearly as is possible, equal population; and
(3) not cross precinct lines.
(e) Except as provided by subsection (f), a division under subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall be made only at times permitted under IC 3-5-10.
(f) If the county executive or county redistricting commission determines that a division under subsection (e) is not required, the county executive or county redistricting commission shall adopt an ordinance recertifying that the districts as drawn comply with this section.
(g) Each time there is a division under subsection (e) or a recertification under subsection (f), the county executive or county redistricting commission shall file with the circuit court clerk of the county, not later than thirty (30) days after the division or recertification occurs, a map of the district boundaries:
(1) adopted under subsection (e); or
(2) recertified under subsection (f).
(h) The limitations set forth in this section are part of the ordinance, but do not have to be specifically set forth in the ordinance. The ordinance must be construed, if possible, to comply with this chapter. If a provision of the ordinance or an application of the ordinance violates this chapter, the invalidity does not affect the other provisions or applications of the ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. The provisions of the ordinance are severable.
(i) IC 3-5-10 applies to a plan established under this section.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-1-14-2 part; 17-1-15.6-1 part; 17-1-15.6-2 part; 17-1-15.6-3; 17-1-28-2 part.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1980, P.L.125, SEC.13; Acts 1981, P.L.11, SEC.136; Acts 1981, P.L.17, SEC.6; P.L.10-1988, SEC.236; P.L.13-1988, SEC.13; P.L.5-1989, SEC.87; P.L.12-1992, SEC.150; P.L.2-1996, SEC.287; P.L.122-2000, SEC.20; P.L.230-2005, SEC.82; P.L.119-2012, SEC.179; P.L.271-2013, SEC.46; P.L.169-2022, SEC.10.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 2. Government of Counties Generally
36-2-2-1. Application of Chapter
36-2-2-2. Board of Commissioners to Be County Executive
36-2-2-3. Election of Executive; Terms
36-2-2-4.7. Dividing the County Into Districts; Ordinance, Resolution
36-2-2-5. Eligibility; Forfeiture of Office; Number Elected
36-2-2-7. Disqualification of Executive in Quasi-Judicial Proceeding; Appointment of Special Members
36-2-2-8. Special Meeting; Notice
36-2-2-9. Location of Meetings
36-2-2-12. Appointments Made by Executive
36-2-2-13. County Officer; Employment; Requisites; Violation; Offense; Penalty
36-2-2-14. County Administrator; Appointment; Power and Duties; Vacancy
36-2-2-16. Accounts Chargeable Against County; Sums for Expenses
36-2-2-18. Annual Settlement by Executive and County Treasurer
36-2-2-19. Annual Statement of County's Receipts and Expenditures; Posting and Publication
36-2-2-20. County Property; Sale; Acquisition; Orders; Ordinance
36-2-2-23. County Property; Licenses, Permits, or Franchises for Use; Utilities; State Consent
36-2-2-24. County Courthouse, Jail, and Public Offices
36-2-2-25. Notice, Report, or Statement; Cost of Publication; Violation; Offense
36-2-2-28. Appeal of Decision of Executive; Appellant's Bond; Transcript of Proceedings
36-2-2-29. Appeal of Decision of Executive; Docket; Court Decision
36-2-2-30. Employment of Attorney to Represent and Advise Executive