Sec. 17. After a merger under this chapter takes effect, the ordinances, rules, resolutions, bylaws, and regulations of each of the merging municipalities remain in force within the territory to which they applied before the merger, and continue in force until amended or repealed by the legislative body or an administrative body of the new municipality.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-10-17 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