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IN Code § 36-7-23-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-4. Establishment; Public Body Corporate and Politic; Multiple County Participation; Distribution of Funds

Sec. 4. (a) A multiple jurisdiction infrastructure authority may be established under this chapter by:(1) ordinance of the fiscal body of each unit participating in the authority; and(2) if a county is one (1) of the units participating in the authority, the order of the executive of that county; and(3) an agreement among the participating units, executed by the executive of each participating unit following the approval of the legislative body of each of the participating units.(b) The authority is a public body corporate and politic. The authority is separate from the state, but the exercise by the authority of its powers is an essential governmental function.(c) An agreement to establish an authority must include:(1) more than one (1) unit as a participant; and(2) a formula for distributing funds contributed by the units participating in the authority.(d) An authority may add additional participating units at any time by following the procedures set forth in subsection (a).(e) A unit may participate in more than one (1) authority.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7. Amended by P.L.86-1999, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-5. Purpose; Activities

Sec. 5. The purpose of the authority is to promote cooperation among the units participating in the authority in order to assist the development of the units included in the agreement by doing the following:(1) Utilizing private and public sector resources to address development problems and opportunities.(2) Planning, developing, rehabilitating, and otherwise managing infrastructure located in the authority's jurisdiction.(3) Supplementing, but not supplanting, traditional local or state responsibilities.(4) Providing financial resources to local communities to address their infrastructure needs.(5) Providing revenue bonding capacity and resources for bond retirement, or lease rental capacity and resources, that can be directed to development or recapitalization of infrastructure located in the authority's jurisdiction.(6) Providing the means to develop revenue producing infrastructure ventures, where revenue can be rechanneled back into the overall infrastructure development effort.(7) Providing an overall balanced infrastructure investment strategy that addresses important needs of the participating units for capital projects.(8) Providing operating involvement appropriate to each infrastructure component.(9) Providing for a continuing and stable source of public funding for infrastructure development for participating units.(10) Providing the mechanism to address other regional services as determined to be appropriate by the board.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7. Amended by P.L.86-1999, SEC.8.
IN Code § 36-7-23-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-7. Eminent Domain

Sec. 7. The authority may exercise the power of eminent domain, with the approval of the executive of the unit affected, for any public use in the manner provided by IC 32-24-1.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.116.
IN Code § 36-7-23-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-8. Contracts With Political Subdivisions

Sec. 8. The authority may enter into contracts with a political subdivision to carry out the purposes of this chapter.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-9. Board of Directors

Sec. 9. The powers of the authority are vested in a board of directors. The board is comprised of the following members:(1) One (1) member appointed by the executive of each unit participating in the authority.(2) One (1) member appointed by the fiscal body of each unit participating in the authority.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7. Amended by P.L.86-1999, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-7-23-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-10. Appointed Members of Board of Directors

Sec. 10. (a) A member appointed under section 9 of this chapter must be a resident of the unit whose officials or representatives make the appointment.(b) A member appointed under section 9(1) or 9(2) of this chapter by a unit executive or unit fiscal body must be an elected official of the unit whose officials or representatives make the appointment.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7. Amended by P.L.86-1999, SEC.10.
IN Code § 36-7-23-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-11. Terms of Office

Sec. 11. (a) A member of the board appointed under section 9 of this chapter serves a term of four (4) years.(b) The agreement establishing the authority under this chapter must provide:(1) that the terms of the initial members appointed under section 9 of this chapter expire after one (1), two (2), three (3), or four (4) years; and(2) for approximately twenty-five percent (25%) of the terms of the initial members appointed under section 9 of this chapter to expire in each of the first four (4) years that the agreement is in effect.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7. Amended by P.L.86-1999, SEC.11.
IN Code § 36-7-23-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-12. Vacancy on Board of Directors

Sec. 12. The officials responsible for appointing members of the board shall fill a vacancy on the board among the members appointed under section 9 of this chapter by appointment for the unexpired term.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7. Amended by P.L.86-1999, SEC.12.
IN Code § 36-7-23-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-13. Compensation and Expenses of Board Members

Sec. 13. (a) A member of the board 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 department of administration and approved by the budget agency.(b) A member of the board is not entitled to either a salary or a per diem for services rendered in connection with the member's duties.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7. Amended by P.L.86-1999, SEC.13.
IN Code § 36-7-23-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-15. Officers of Board of Directors

Sec. 15. The members shall elect:(1) a chair;(2) a vice chair;(3) a secretary; and(4) other officers determined to be necessary for the board to function;at the first meeting of the board in January of each year.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7. Amended by P.L.86-1999, SEC.14; P.L.127-2017, SEC.217.
IN Code § 36-7-23-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-16. Vacancies in Offices of Board of Directors

Sec. 16. The members shall fill a vacancy in an office described by section 15 of this chapter for the unexpired term.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-17. Quorum; Proxies

Sec. 17. (a) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the board is necessary for an action to be taken by the board.(b) A member may vote by written proxy delivered in advance to the chair or secretary of the board.(c) A vacancy in the membership of the board does not impair the right of a quorum to exercise all rights and perform all duties of the board.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7. Amended by P.L.86-1999, SEC.15; P.L.127-2017, SEC.218.
IN Code § 36-7-23-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-18. Meetings

Sec. 18. Meetings of the board shall be held at the call of the chair or at the request of at least three (3) members. The board shall meet at least once every three (3) months to attend to the business of the authority.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.219.
IN Code § 36-7-23-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-19. Powers and Duties

Sec. 19. The board may do the following:(1) Borrow money or otherwise incur indebtedness for any of its purposes, and issue revenue bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, whether secured or unsecured (other than general obligation bonds), to a person.(2) Purchase, discount, sell, and negotiate notes and other evidences of indebtedness.(3) Procure insurance to guarantee, insure, coinsure, and reinsure against political and commercial risk of loss and any other insurance the board considers necessary, including insurance to secure the payment of principal and interest on notes or other obligations of the authority.(4) Accept gifts, grants, or loans from, and enter into contracts or other transactions with, a federal or state agency, municipality, private organization, or other source.(5) Adopt, amend, or rescind bylaws, rules, and regulations necessary or convenient for the performance of the authority's powers and duties under this chapter.(6) Sue and be sued.(7) Purchase, receive, take by grant, gift, devise, bequest, or otherwise, lease or otherwise acquire, own, hold, improve, employ, use, and otherwise deal in and with, real and personal property, or an interest in real or personal property, wherever situated.(8) Sell, convey, lease, exchange, transfer, or otherwise dispose of all its property or an interest in its property, wherever situated.(9) Adopt a seal.(10) Cooperate with other public and private organizations to carry out the purposes of the authority.(11) Exercise all other powers and functions necessary or appropriate to carry out the duties and purposes set forth in this chapter.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-20. Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations

Sec. 20. The board may adopt bylaws, rules, and regulations without complying with IC 4-22-2.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-21. Broad Construction of Board's Powers

Sec. 21. The board's powers under this chapter shall be interpreted broadly to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and may not be construed as a limitation of powers.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-22. Revenue Bond Resolutions

Sec. 22. The board must adopt a resolution before issuing and selling revenue bonds under this chapter. The amount of the bonds issued under a resolution may not exceed the total, as estimated by the board, of all expenses reasonably incurred in connection with the purpose for which the bonds were issued.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-23. Amount of Bonds Sold

Sec. 23. In determining the amount of bonds to be issued and sold, the board may include the costs of the following:(1) Acquisition and construction of infrastructure.(2) Financing charges, bond sale discount, reasonable issuance costs, and interest accruing on the bonds before and during the construction period and for a reasonable period of time after construction.(3) Expenses such as legal fees and engineering fees.(4) All other expenses necessary or incidental to accomplishing the purposes of the authority.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-24. Disclosures on Face of Bond

Sec. 24. The bonds must indicate the following on the face of each bond:(1) The denomination of the bond.(2) The maturity date or dates, not exceeding fifty (50) years from the date of issue.(3) The interest rate or rates if fixed rates are used, or the manner in which the interest rate will be determined if variable or adjustable rates are used.(4) The registration privileges.(5) That the bond does not constitute a debt of the state or a political subdivision within the meaning or application of a constitutional provision or limitation, but that the bond is payable solely as to both principal and interest from all or part of the revenues of the authority, as set forth in the resolution of the authority.(6) The conditions and terms under which the bonds may be redeemed before maturity.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-25. Execution, Attestation, and Authentication of Bonds

Sec. 25. The bonds:(1) shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of the chair of the board;(2) shall be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the secretary of the board;(3) shall be imprinted or impressed with the seal of the authority;(4) may be authenticated by a trustee, registrar, or paying agent; and(5) constitute valid and binding obligations of the authority, even if the chair, the secretary, or both, whose manual or facsimile signature appears on the bond, no longer hold those offices.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.220.
IN Code § 36-7-23-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-26. Negotiability of Bonds

Sec. 26. The bonds, when issued, have all the qualities of negotiable instruments under IC 26, subject to their provisions for registration, and are incontestable in the hands of a bona fide purchaser or holder of bonds for value.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-27. Sale of Bonds

Sec. 27. The bonds issued under this chapter may be sold by the board at a public or private sale at a time or times determined by the board.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-28 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-28. Disposition of Bond Proceeds; Bond Maturities; Rights of Bondholders; Rights and Duties of Directors

Sec. 28. The proceeds of bonds issued under this chapter are appropriated for the purpose for which the bonds are issued. The proceeds shall be deposited and disbursed in accordance with any provisions and restrictions that the board provides in the resolution or trust indenture authorizing the issuance of the bonds in the first instance and the issuance of any refunding bonds, or in a trust indenture authorized and approved by resolution of the board. The maturities of the bonds, the rights of the holders, and the rights, duties, and obligations of the board are governed in all respects by this chapter.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-29. Bonds Payable From and Secured by Authority Revenues Only

Sec. 29. The bonds issued under this chapter constitute the corporate obligations only of the authority and are payable solely from and secured exclusively by the pledge of all or part of the revenues of the authority, as set forth in the resolution of the authority.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-30 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-30. Covenant Not to Impair Taxes Pledged to Bonds

Sec. 30. With respect to bonds for which a pledge of revenue has been made under this chapter, the general assembly convenants with the authority and the purchasers or owners of those bonds that this chapter will not be repealed or amended in any manner that will adversely affect the imposition of a tax in which revenue was the basis of the pledge as long as the principal of, or interest on, any of those bonds is unpaid.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-31 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-31. Long Term Management Plan

Sec. 31. The board shall adopt, and may amend or repeal, a long term management plan for the authority.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-32 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-32. Executive Director

Sec. 32. (a) The board may appoint an executive director of the authority.(b) If the board determines to appoint an executive director, the board shall appoint a nominating committee composed of members of the board. The committee must submit a recommendation to the board concerning the individuals qualified to serve as executive director.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7. Amended by P.L.86-1999, SEC.16.
IN Code § 36-7-23-33 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-33. Powers and Duties of Executive Director

Sec. 33. The executive director shall:(1) administer, manage, and direct the affairs and activities of the authority in accordance with the policies of the board and under the control and direction of the board;(2) maintain and be custodian of all books, documents, and papers filed with the authority and the official seal of the authority; and(3) perform other duties directed by the members to carry out the purposes of this chapter.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7. Amended by P.L.86-1999, SEC.17.
IN Code § 36-7-23-34 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-34. Salaries; Expenses of Board, Authority, Employees, and Consultants

Sec. 34. The executive director must approve all accounts for salaries, allowable expenses of the board or of an employee or consultant, and the expenses incidental to the operation of the authority.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-35 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-35. Minutes of Board; Records and Documents of Authority

Sec. 35. The secretary of the board may:(1) make copies of the minutes of the board and other records and documents of the authority; and(2) give certificates under the seal of the authority to the effect that the copies are true copies.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-36 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-36. Officers, Agents, and Employees; Legal Counsel; Technical Experts

Sec. 36. The board may, without the approval of the attorney general or any other state officer, employ legal counsel, technical experts, and permanent or temporary officers, agents, and employees that the board determines necessary to carry out the efficient operation of the authority. The board shall determine the qualification, duties, compensation, and terms of office of persons employed under this section.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-37 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-37. Delegation of Administrative Duties

Sec. 37. The board may delegate to one (1) or more agents or employees of the authority the administrative duties the board considers proper.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-38 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-38. Personnel Policies

Sec. 38. The board shall adopt personnel policies governing the employees of the authority.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-39 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-39. Authority Employees Not Employees of State

Sec. 39. An employee of the authority is not an employee of the state.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-40 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-40. Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Sec. 40. A member of the board or employee of the authority who has, will have, or later acquires an interest, direct or indirect, in a transaction with the authority shall immediately disclose the nature and extent of the interest in writing to the board as soon as the member or employee has knowledge of the actual or prospective interest.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-41 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-41. Nonparticipation of Director or Employer With Conflicting Interest

Sec. 41. A disclosure under section 40 of this chapter shall be announced at the first meeting of the board following the disclosure and entered upon the minutes of that meeting. Upon disclosure, the member or employee shall not participate in an action by the board or authority authorizing the transaction. However, an interest described under section 40 of this chapter does not invalidate an action by the board or authority with the participation of the disclosing member before the time when the member became aware of the interest or should reasonably have become aware of the interest.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-7-23-42 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 23. Multiple County Infrastructure Authority|36-7-23-42. Officers and Employees of State or Political Subdivisions

Sec. 42. Notwithstanding any other law, an officer or employee of the state or a political subdivision does not forfeit that office or employment by reason of acceptance of membership on the board or of providing services to the authority.As added by P.L.346-1989(ss), SEC.7.