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IN Code § 14-30-3-32 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-32. Power to Enter Land; Notice; Right to Appeal

Sec. 32. (a) The commission, the executive board, or employees or authorized representatives of the commission acting under this chapter may:(1) enter the land lying within the one hundred (100) year flood plain of any watercourse in the basin; and(2) enter land lying outside the one hundred (100) year flood plain to gain access to land lying within the one hundred (100) year flood plain in the basin;if necessary to investigate, examine, or survey the land or investigate suspected violations of the Indiana flood control laws.(b) The commission must give twenty-one (21) days written notice to:(1) an owner of the affected land;(2) a contract purchaser of the affected land; or(3) if the land is municipal property (as described in IC 6-1.1-10-5(a)), the executive of the municipality;before exercising the right to enter land under this section. The notice must state the purpose of the entry and that there is a right of appeal under this section.(c) A person described in subsection (b)(1) through (b)(3) may, within the twenty-one (21) day notice period required by subsection (b), appeal the proposed entry under subsection (a) to the commission on the grounds that the proposed entry is not necessary. If a person appeals under this subsection, the commission shall hold a hearing on the necessity of the entry before the right of entry is exercised.(d) A person entering land under this section must use due care to avoid damage to crops or to fences, buildings, and other structures.(e) Neither the commission, the executive board, nor employees or authorized representatives of the commission acting under this chapter commits criminal trespass under IC 35-43-2-2 by entering land described in subsection (a) for a purpose set forth in subsection (a).As added by P.L.138-2018, SEC.13.
IN Code § 14-30-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-1. "Basin" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "basin" refers to the upper Wabash River basin.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7.
IN Code § 14-30-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-2. "Commission" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Upper Wabash River basin commission established by this chapter.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7.
IN Code § 14-30-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-3. "Participating County" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "participating county" refers to a county that joins the commission under section 7 of this chapter.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7.
IN Code § 14-30-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-4. "Plan" Defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "plan" refers to a plan described in section 13(1) of this chapter.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7.
IN Code § 14-30-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-5. "Upper Wabash River Basin" Defined

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "upper Wabash River basin" means the area located in Adams County, Huntington County, Jay County, or Wells County that is drained by the Wabash River, including the tributaries of the Wabash River.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7.
IN Code § 14-30-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-6. Establishment

Sec. 6. The upper Wabash River basin commission is established as a separate municipal corporation.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.56.
IN Code § 14-30-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-7. Designation as Participating County

Sec. 7. Subject to section 6(b) of this chapter, the executive of a county that includes territory in the upper Wabash River basin may do the following:(1) Elect to participate in the commission by designating the county as a participating county.(2) Revoke the designation.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7.
IN Code § 14-30-4-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-8. Voting Members

Sec. 8. The following serve as voting members of the commission:(1) The three (3) county commissioners from each participating county.(2) The chairman of a soil and water conservation district for each participating county that:(A) is subject to IC 14-32;(B) includes territory in a participating county; and(C) includes territory in the basin.(3) The county surveyor of each participating county.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7.
IN Code § 14-30-4-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-9. Designation of Member; Revocation

Sec. 9. (a) A member of the commission may:(1) designate another individual to perform the duties of the member on the commission; and(2) revoke the designation.(b) Any designation or a revocation of a designation under this section must be filed with the commission to be effective.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7.
IN Code § 14-30-4-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-10. Officers

Sec. 10. (a) The commission shall annually elect from among the voting members the following officers:(1) A chairperson.(2) A vice chairperson.(3) A secretary.(4) A treasurer.(b) The officers elected under subsection (a) shall be elected and shall perform the duties specified in the commission's bylaws.(c) The commission may establish other offices and determine the means of filling the offices.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7.
IN Code § 14-30-4-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-11. Reimbursements; per Diems

Sec. 11. (a) Each member of the commission is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. Money paid under this section may be paid only from the money available to the commission.(b) A county may pay members of the commission the salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b) for the performance of the member's duties on the commission.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7.
IN Code § 14-30-4-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-12. Powers

Sec. 12. (a) The commission may do the following:(1) Sue and be sued.(2) Manage the commission's internal affairs.(3) Employ staff.(4) Enter into contracts to implement a cooperative agreement described in section 13 of this chapter.(5) Exercise the powers of a political subdivision specified in a cooperative agreement described in section 13 of this chapter.(b) This section does not exempt the commission from any statute.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7.
IN Code § 14-30-4-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-13. Cooperative Agreements

Sec. 13. A political subdivision in a participating county may under IC 36-1-7 enter into a cooperative agreement with the commission and at least one (1) other legal entity to authorize the commission to:(1) develop a plan to control flooding and improve drainage in that part of the basin that is described in the cooperative agreement;(2) organize and coordinate the installation of trails along the upper Wabash River basin through partnerships with other organizations; or(3) develop and promote good soil and water conservation practices and procedures, including erosion control and bank stabilization.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7.
IN Code § 14-30-4-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-14. Flood Control Plans

Sec. 14. In developing the plan, the commission shall determine the best method and manner of establishing flood control, giving consideration to the following:(1) The reservoir method.(2) The channel improvement method.(3) The levee method.(4) Flood plain regulation.(5) All nonstructural methods.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7.
IN Code § 14-30-4-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-15. Plans; Public Hearings; Approval

Sec. 15. (a) The commission shall give the public an opportunity to participate in the development of the plan by holding public hearings at which public testimony is heard and by accepting written recommendations from the public.(b) Before the plan is implemented by a political subdivision, the plan must be approved by the department of natural resources in accordance with IC 14-25 through IC 14-29.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7.
IN Code § 14-30-4-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-16. Annual Budget

Sec. 16. (a) The commission shall prepare an annual budget for the commission's operation and other expenditures under IC 6-1.1-17.(b) The commission is not eligible for funding through the Wabash River heritage corridor commission established by IC 14-13-6-6.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.224-2007, SEC.105; P.L.146-2008, SEC.427; P.L.257-2019, SEC.86.
IN Code § 14-30-4-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-17. Rules

Sec. 17. The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to require that increased water runoff resulting from new construction be impounded on the construction site.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7.
IN Code § 14-30-4-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-18. Advisory Committees

Sec. 18. The commission may appoint advisory committees consisting of individuals whose experience, training, or interest in the upper Wabash River basin enables the committees to assist the commission. A member of an advisory committee is not entitled to compensation for the member's services.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7.
IN Code § 14-30-4-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 4. Upper Wabash River Basin Commission|14-30-4-19. Access to Lands

Sec. 19. (a) The commission, board of directors, employees, or authorized representatives of the commission acting under this chapter may:(1) enter the land lying within the one hundred (100) year flood plain of any watercourse; and(2) enter nonflood plain land to gain access to the flood plain land;to investigate, examine, survey, or investigate suspected violations of the Indiana flood control laws.(b) The commission must give sixty (60) days written notice to:(1) an affected landowner;(2) a contract purchaser; or(3) for a municipality, the executive of the municipality;before exercising the right of entry granted in this section. The notice must state the purpose of the entry and that there is a right of appeal under this section.(c) An affected landowner may, within the sixty (60) day notice period under subsection (b), appeal the proposed necessity for entry to a court in the county in which the property is located. If an appeal is made, the commission may not exercise the right of entry until a final decision is made by the court.(d) A person acting under this section must use due care to avoid damage to crops, fences, buildings, or other structures.As added by P.L.35-2001, SEC.7.
IN Code § 14-30-5-0.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 5. Transborder Water Resources Authority|14-30-5-0.5. No Effect on Great Lakes Compact

Sec. 0.5. This chapter does not in any way supersede or affect the Great Lakes—St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact under IC 14-25-15-1 or any:(1) restrictions, obligations, powers, rights, duties, prohibitions, immunities, privileges, organizations, or procedures established;(2) actions taken; or(3) supplemental or concurring legislation enacted or rules adopted;under IC 14-25-15-1 or the Compact.As added by P.L.142-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 14-30-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 5. Transborder Water Resources Authority|14-30-5-1. "Authority"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "authority" refers to the transborder water resources authority established by section 4 of this chapter.As added by P.L.142-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 14-30-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 5. Transborder Water Resources Authority|14-30-5-2. "Transborder Water Resource"

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "transborder water resource" refers to any water resource that is located:(1) partly within Indiana and partly within another state; or(2) on the border between Indiana and another state.(b) The term does not include any water resource located within the watershed of the Great Lakes.As added by P.L.142-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 14-30-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 5. Transborder Water Resources Authority|14-30-5-3. "Water Resource"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "water resource" means:(1) an aquifer;(2) a river; or(3) a lake.As added by P.L.142-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 14-30-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 5. Transborder Water Resources Authority|14-30-5-4. Transborder Water Resource Authority; Establishment; Members

Sec. 4. (a) The transborder water resources authority is established.(b) The authority consists of the following twelve (12) individuals:(1) Four (4) members of the general assembly appointed as follows:(A) One (1) member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.(B) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives.(C) One (1) member appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.(D) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the senate.(2) Four (4) ex officio members as follows:(A) The executive director of the department of natural resources or the executive director's designee.(B) The executive director of the office of community and rural affairs or the executive director's designee.(C) The secretary of commerce or the secretary's designee.(D) The state geologist or the state geologist's designee.(3) Four (4) individuals appointed by the governor.As added by P.L.142-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 14-30-5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 5. Transborder Water Resources Authority|14-30-5-5. Reimbursement for Members' Expenses

Sec. 5. The members of the authority serve without compensation. However, each member is entitled to reimbursement for travel, lodging, meals, and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.As added by P.L.142-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 14-30-5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 5. Transborder Water Resources Authority|14-30-5-6. Officers

Sec. 6. (a) The authority shall elect from among the members the following officers:(1) A chairperson.(2) A vice chairperson.(3) A secretary.(4) A treasurer.(b) The term of office of an officer elected under subsection (a) is one (1) year. An officer elected under subsection (a) is eligible for reelection.(c) The authority may establish and fill other offices that the authority considers necessary.As added by P.L.142-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 14-30-5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 5. Transborder Water Resources Authority|14-30-5-7. Advisory Committees

Sec. 7. The authority may establish one (1) or more advisory committees to assist the authority. Individuals who are not members of the authority may be appointed by the authority as members of an advisory committee. A member of an advisory committee is not entitled to:(1) compensation for serving on the advisory committee; or(2) reimbursement for expenses incurred in connection with the member's service on the advisory committee.As added by P.L.142-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 14-30-5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 5. Transborder Water Resources Authority|14-30-5-8. Meetings

Sec. 8. (a) The authority shall:(1) fix the times of the authority's regular meetings; and(2) have at least one (1) meeting in each quarter of the year.(b) A special meeting of the authority may be called in a manner established by the authority.(c) A member of the authority may waive notice of any meeting by filing a written waiver with the secretary of the authority.As added by P.L.142-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 14-30-5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 5. Transborder Water Resources Authority|14-30-5-9. Quorum; Voting; Records; Rules; Litigation

Sec. 9. (a) A majority of all the members of the authority constitutes a quorum.(b) The affirmative vote of a majority of the entire membership is required for the authority to take action.(c) The authority shall keep a record of the authority's resolutions, transactions, and findings. The record kept under this subsection is a public record under IC 5-14-3.(d) The authority may adopt rules for the transaction of business.(e) The authority may sue and be sued.As added by P.L.142-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 14-30-5-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 5. Transborder Water Resources Authority|14-30-5-10. Duties of the Authority

Sec. 10. The authority shall do the following:(1) Study the subject of ownership rights in one (1) or more transborder water resources shared by Indiana and other states.(2) Explore the desirability of entering into interstate compacts with other states concerning the mutually fair and prudent use of transborder water resources shared by Indiana and the other states.(3) Make recommendations concerning the content of any interstate compact described in subdivision (2).As added by P.L.142-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 14-30-5-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 5. Transborder Water Resources Authority|14-30-5-11. Discretionary Powers of the Authority

Sec. 11. The authority may do the following:(1) Provide a forum for the discussion, study, and evaluation of issues concerning transborder water resources.(2) Facilitate and foster cooperative planning and coordinated management of transborder water resources.(3) Develop positions on major water resource issues and serve as an advocate of the interests of Indiana before Congress and federal, state, and local governmental agencies.(4) Publicize, advertise, and distribute reports on the authority's purposes, objectives, studies, and findings.(5) When requested, make recommendations in matters related to the authority's functions and objectives to:(A) political subdivisions; and(B) other public and private agencies.(6) When requested, act as a coordinating agency for programs and activities of other public and private agencies that are related to transborder water resources.As added by P.L.142-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 14-30-5-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 5. Transborder Water Resources Authority|14-30-5-12. Invitations to Officials of Neighboring States

Sec. 12. The authority may invite the governor, government officials, or other individuals from a state with which Indiana shares a transborder water resource to do the following:(1) Attend the authority's meetings.(2) Advise the authority, upon the authority's request.As added by P.L.142-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 14-30-5-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 5. Transborder Water Resources Authority|14-30-5-13. Grants and Appropriations to the Authority

Sec. 13. (a) The authority may receive grants and appropriations from the following:(1) Federal, state, and local governments.(2) Individuals, foundations, and other organizations.(b) The authority may enter into agreements or contracts regarding the acceptance or use of grants and appropriations for the purpose of carrying out the authority's activities under this chapter.As added by P.L.142-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 14-30-5-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 5. Transborder Water Resources Authority|14-30-5-14. Budget

Sec. 14. Subject to amounts appropriated to the authority by the general assembly, the authority shall do the following:(1) Prepare and adopt an annual budget.(2) Submit the budget to the budget agency.As added by P.L.142-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 14-30-5-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 5. Transborder Water Resources Authority|14-30-5-15. Expenditures; Nonreverting Cumulative Fund; Keeping of Accounts and Records

Sec. 15. (a) The authority may make expenditures only as budgeted. However, the authority may revise the budget at any time to authorize unbudgeted expenditures with the approval of the budget agency.(b) Any appropriated amounts remaining unexpended or unencumbered at the end of the state fiscal year become part of a nonreverting cumulative fund to be held in the name of the authority. The authority may authorize unbudgeted expenditures from this fund.(c) The authority is responsible for the safekeeping and deposit of money the authority receives under this chapter. The state board of accounts shall:(1) prescribe the methods and forms for keeping; and(2) periodically audit;the accounts, records, and books of the authority.(d) The treasurer of the authority may receive, disburse, and handle money belonging to the authority, subject to the following:(1) Applicable statutes.(2) Procedures established by the authority.As added by P.L.142-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.164.
IN Code § 14-30-5-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 5. Transborder Water Resources Authority|14-30-5-16. Annual Report

Sec. 16. The authority shall make an annual report of the authority's activities to the:(1) governor; and(2) general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.As added by P.L.142-2017, SEC.1.