Sec. 6. The merger becomes effective on January 1 of the year following the adoption of the resolution approving the merger of the townships. An officer elected to represent the merged township government shall be considered to be a resident of the territory comprising the new township government unless the township merger is dissolved under IC 36-6-1.6.
As added by P.L.240-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.255-2013, SEC.13.
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