Sec. 2. (a) Proceedings to dissolve a town may be instituted under section 10.5 or 10.6 of this chapter or by filing with the executive of the county containing more than fifty percent (50%) in assessed valuation of the land in the town:
(1) a resolution adopted by the town legislative body requesting dissolution; or
(2) a petition signed by at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the town's voters registered at the last general election.
(b) On receipt of a petition or resolution for dissolution, the county executive shall mark the petition or resolution with the date of filing.
As added by P.L.342-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.110; P.L.4-1991, SEC.143.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 5. Government of Towns
Chapter 1.1. Dissolution of Small Towns
36-5-1.1-1. Application of Chapter
36-5-1.1-2. Institution of Proceedings
36-5-1.1-3. Public Hearing; Notice
36-5-1.1-4. Recommendations of Plan Commission
36-5-1.1-5. Parties; Remonstrance Against Dissolution; Dismissal of Petition
36-5-1.1-6. Decision of County Executive
36-5-1.1-7. Evidentiary Considerations
36-5-1.1-8. Residents' Challenge to Sufficiency or Validity of Petition
36-5-1.1-9. Appeal; Notice; Bond; Transcript; Change of Venue; Effective Date of Dissolution