Sec. 15. The terms of office of elective and appointive officers of municipalities merging under this chapter are not shortened by the merger. The officers shall serve out the respective terms of office to which they have been elected or appointed at the time of the election on the proposed merger.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-10-14 part.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally
Chapter 2. Merger of Adjoining Municipalities
36-4-2-1. Application of Chapter
36-4-2-3. Petition; Contents; Affidavit
36-4-2-4. Election; Date; Notice
36-4-2-5. Petition Proposing Name of Municipality; Submission to Electorate
36-4-2-6. Place of Election; Manner; Expense; Voting
36-4-2-7. Filing of Returns of Election; Effect
36-4-2-8. Election Year Under This Chapter
36-4-2-9. Effective Date of Merger; Effect of Merger
36-4-2-10. Election of Officers at Large and by District
36-4-2-11. Joint Election Board; Members; Powers and Duties
36-4-2-13. Elected Officers; Date of Taking Office
36-4-2-15. Terms of Office of Elective and Appointed Officers of Merging Municipalities
36-4-2-16. Effect of Merger; Rights, Powers, and Liabilities; Pending Actions
36-4-2-17. Effect of Merger; Ordinances, Rules, and Resolutions; Continuation