Sec. 5. (a) Townships other than those described in section 3 of this chapter may be altered or abolished by the issuance of an order by the county executive on receipt of a petition signed by a majority of the freeholders of the affected township or townships. The alteration or abolition must conform to the terms of the petition.
(b) The alteration or abolition becomes effective when the county executive files a copy of the order with:
(1) the circuit court clerk; and
(2) the office of the secretary of state.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-1-21-1; 17-4-4-1 part.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.118; P.L.3-1997, SEC.467; P.L.123-2000, SEC.14; P.L.104-2022, SEC.172.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 6. Government of Townships
Chapter 1. Division of County Into Townships
36-6-1-1. Name of Township; Change of Name
36-6-1-5.5. Transfer of Township Area to Abutting Township; Necessary Conditions; Effective Date
36-6-1-6. Surface Area Requirements
36-6-1-8. Disannexation; Existing Indebtedness; Fixing of Tax Rate
36-6-1-9. Annexed Territory; Liability for Existing Indebtedness
36-6-1-10. Abolition of Township; Rate of Taxation for Existing Indebtedness; Payment
36-6-1-11. Appeal; Certification of Judgment; Effective Date of Order
36-6-1-12. Territory of County Not Included in Township
36-6-1-13. Territory of County Included in More Than One Township