Sec. 10. When a new township government is established under this chapter, the following occur:
(1) The resolutions, rules, and bylaws of each of the former township governments:
(A) remain in force within the territory to which they applied before the merger; and
(B) continue in force until amended or repealed by the legislative body or an administrative body of the new township government.
(2) Pending actions that involve any former township government shall be prosecuted to final judgment and execution, and judgments rendered in those actions may be executed and enforced against the new township government without any change of the name of the plaintiff or defendant.
As added by P.L.240-2005, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 6. Government of Townships
Chapter 1.5. Merger of Township Governments
36-6-1.5-2. "Former Township Government"
36-6-1.5-3. "New Township Government"
36-6-1.5-4. General Requirements
36-6-1.5-5. Identical Resolutions; Adoption by Township Legislative Bodies Required
36-6-1.5-6. Effective Date of Merger
36-6-1.5-7. Election of Officers
36-6-1.5-10. Resolutions, Rules, and Bylaws of Former Township Governments Continue
36-6-1.5-11. Transfer of Funds to New Township Government
36-6-1.5-12. Budget, Levy, and Tax Rate of New Township; Savings; Adjustments