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IN Code § 36-5-1.2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.2. Change of Name of a Small Town|36-5-1.2-8. Appeal of Decision; Notice and Bond

Sec. 8. To begin an appeal under section 7 of this chapter, a person must do the following not more than thirty (30) days after adoption of the resolution by the town legislative body:(1) Give written notice of the appeal to the legislative body.(2) File a bond with the town clerk-treasurer that meets the following conditions:(A) Is in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500).(B) Has surety on the bond approved by the legislative body.(C) Provides the following:(i) The appeal will be duly prosecuted.(ii) The appellants will pay all costs of the appeal if the appeal is decided against the appellants.As added by P.L.258-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-5-1.2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.2. Change of Name of a Small Town|36-5-1.2-9. Appeal of Decision; Clerk of Court Filings

Sec. 9. If section 8 of this chapter is satisfied, the town clerk-treasurer shall file the following with the clerk of the circuit court:(1) A transcript of all proceedings in the case.(2) All papers filed in the case.As added by P.L.258-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-5-1.2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.2. Change of Name of a Small Town|36-5-1.2-10. Stay of Name Change

Sec. 10. The town legislative body may not take further action in the case until the appeal is heard and determined.As added by P.L.258-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-5-1.2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.2. Change of Name of a Small Town|36-5-1.2-11. Determination of Appeal Without Jury; Change of Venue

Sec. 11. (a) The circuit court, superior court, or probate court shall hear an appeal under this chapter without a jury.(b) Change of venue from the judge may be granted, but change of venue from the county may not be granted.As added by P.L.258-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.176.
IN Code § 36-5-1.2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.2. Change of Name of a Small Town|36-5-1.2-12. Certification of Resolution Not Appealed

Sec. 12. If an appeal has not been filed, not later than thirty (30) days after adoption of the resolution by the town legislative body, the town clerk-treasurer shall send a certified copy of the resolution to each of the following:(1) The clerk of the circuit court of each county in which the town is located.(2) The plan commission having jurisdiction, if any.(3) The office of the secretary of state.As added by P.L.258-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.24-1995, SEC.27; P.L.3-1997, SEC.463; P.L.123-2000, SEC.11.
IN Code § 36-5-1.2-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.2. Change of Name of a Small Town|36-5-1.2-13. Effective Date of Name Change

Sec. 13. A change of the town's name takes effect thirty (30) days after the later of the following:(1) Adoption of the resolution by the town legislative body under section 6 of this chapter.(2) Any appeals under this chapter are determined.As added by P.L.258-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-5-2-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to sections 9.8 and 10 of this chapter by P.L.335-1985 do not affect a proposal initiated before September 1, 1986, to amend, repeal, or otherwise change a comprehensive plan or zoning ordinance under IC 36-7-4. Such a proposal may be considered, adopted, and approved under the statutes in effect before September 1, 1986, as if P.L.335-1985 had not been enacted.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.654.
IN Code § 36-5-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all towns.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-5-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-2. Town Council; President

Sec. 2. The town council elected under IC 3-10-6 or IC 3-10-7 is the town legislative body. The president of the town council selected under section 7 of this chapter is the town executive.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.5-1986, SEC.55; P.L.8-1989, SEC.97.
IN Code § 36-5-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-3. Term of Office of Members

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), or (g), the term of office of a member of the legislative body is four (4) years, beginning at noon January 1 after the member's election and continuing until the member's successor is elected and qualified.(b) The term of office of a member of the legislative body appointed to fill a vacancy resulting from an increase in the number of town legislative body members under section 4.2 of this chapter:(1) begins when the ordinance increasing the number of legislative body members takes effect, or when the member is appointed under IC 3-13-9-4, if the appointment is made after the ordinance takes effect; and(2) continues until noon January 1 following the next municipal election scheduled under IC 3-10-6-5 or IC 3-10-7-6 and until the member's successor is elected and qualified.(c) The term of office of a member of the legislative body elected under IC 36-5-1-10.1 following the incorporation of the town:(1) begins at noon November 30 following the election; and(2) continues until noon January 1 following the next municipal election scheduled under IC 3-10-6-5 or IC 3-10-7-6 and until the member's successor is elected and qualified.(d) The term of office of a member of the legislative body subject to IC 3-10-6-2.5(d)(1) is three (3) years, beginning at noon January 1 after the member's election and continuing until the member's successor is elected and qualified.(e) The term of office of a member of a legislative body subject to an ordinance described by IC 3-10-6-2.6 is one (1) year, beginning at noon January 1 after the member's election and continuing until the member's successor is elected and qualified.(f) The term of office of a member of a legislative body subject to an ordinance described by IC 3-10-7-2.7 is:(1) three (3) years if the member is elected at the next municipal election not conducted in a general election year; and(2) four (4) years for the successors of a member of a legislative body described in subdivision (1);beginning noon January 1 after election and continuing until a successor is elected and qualified.(g) The term of office of a member of a legislative body subject to an ordinance described by IC 3-10-7-2.9 is:(1) the term of office provided by the ordinance, not to exceed four (4) years, for a member of the legislative body elected in the first election cycle after adoption of the ordinance; and(2) four (4) years for the successors of the member of a legislative body described in subdivision (1).[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-3-1-16 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1993, SEC.272; P.L.4-1996, SEC.103; P.L.109-2015, SEC.60.
IN Code § 36-5-2-4.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-4.2. Change in Number of Members in Legislative Body; Resolution; Implementation

Sec. 4.2. (a) This section applies to the alteration of the number of members of a legislative body.(b) The legislative body may adopt a resolution to submit a public question on the number of legislative body members to the voters of the town. The resolution must state the following:(1) The proposed number of legislative body members, which must be at least three (3) and not more than seven (7).(2) The date of the general, municipal, or special election at which the public question will appear on the ballot.(3) That the following question will be placed on the ballot in the form provided by IC 3-10-9-4:"Shall the number of town council members be increased (or decreased, if applicable) from ___________ (insert the current number of members provided for) to _________ (insert the number of members proposed in the resolution)?".(c) IC 3 applies to an election conducted under subsection (b). If the county election board will conduct the election at which the public question will be submitted, the question must be certified to the board under IC 3-10-9-3.(d) If a majority of the votes cast on the question under subsection (b) are in the negative, the legislative body may not adopt a resolution under subsection (b) for at least one (1) year following the date the prior resolution was adopted.(e) If a majority of votes cast on the question under subsection (b) are in the affirmative, the legislative body shall adopt an ordinance at its next regular meeting following the election altering the number of legislative body members to the number specified in the public question. The legislative body may also alter existing districts and establish new districts in the manner prescribed by IC 36-5-1-10.1. An ordinance adopted under this subsection becomes effective January 1 following its adoption.(f) If the number of legislative body members is increased, the legislative body shall fill any resulting vacancy under IC 3-13-9-4. The legislative body may fill the vacancy before the ordinance described in subsection (e) takes effect. However, a town legislative body member appointed under this subsection does not assume office until the beginning of the term specified in section 3 of this chapter.As added by P.L.11-1988, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.8-1989, SEC.98; P.L.1-1990, SEC.359; P.L.3-1993, SEC.274.
IN Code § 36-5-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-5. Representation by District, at Large, or Both

Sec. 5. (a) The legislative body has:(1) one (1) member for each district established under:(A) IC 36-5-1-10.1; or(B) section 4.1 or 4.2 of this chapter; or(2) the number of members provided for when the town adopted an ordinance under section 4.1 of this chapter abolishing town legislative body districts.(b) The legislative body shall provide by ordinance that its members:(1) are to be elected by the voters of the district in which they reside;(2) are to be elected at large by the voters of the whole town; or(3) are to be elected both by districts and at-large.(c) If a town legislative body adopts an ordinance under this section providing that its members are to be elected both by districts and at-large, the ordinance must:(1) specify which seats on the legislative body are elected by the voters of a district and which are elected by the voters of the whole town; and(2) provide that the ordinance is effective on January 1 following its adoption.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-3-1-16 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.33, SEC.27; P.L.11-1988, SEC.13; P.L.7-1990, SEC.63.
IN Code § 36-5-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-6. Residency Requirement

Sec. 6. (a) A member of the legislative body must reside within:(1) the town as provided in Article 6, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana; and(2) the district from which the member was elected, if applicable.(b) A member of the legislative body who is elected by the voters of a district forfeits office if the member ceases to be a resident of the district.(c) A member of the legislative body who is elected by the voters of the entire town but is elected or selected as a candidate from a district forfeits office if the member ceases to be a resident of the district.(d) An at-large member of the legislative body forfeits office if the member ceases to be a resident of the town.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-3-1-16 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.561; P.L.3-1993, SEC.275.
IN Code § 36-5-2-6.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-6.5. Circumstances Creating a Vacancy on the Town Council

Sec. 6.5. A vacancy on the legislative body is created whenever any of the following circumstances occur:(1) A member resigns.(2) A member dies.(3) A member ceases to be a resident of the town or district as set forth in section 6 of this chapter.As added by P.L.174-2002, SEC.5.
IN Code § 36-5-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-7. President of Legislative Body; Selection; Term

Sec. 7. The legislative body shall select one (1) of its members to be its president for a definite term, which may not exceed the member's term of office as a member of the legislative body.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-3-1-20 part; 18-3-1-35 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.142.
IN Code § 36-5-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-8. Town Clerk-Treasurer as Clerk; Ex Officio Member for Casting Tie Breaking Vote

Sec. 8. (a) The town clerk-treasurer is the clerk of the legislative body.(b) The clerk-treasurer is an ex officio member for the purpose of casting the deciding vote to break a tie.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-3-1-31 part; 18-3-1-35 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.34-1999, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-5-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-9. Powers of Legislative Body

Sec. 9. The legislative body may:(1) adopt ordinances and resolutions for the performance of functions of the town;(2) purchase, hold, and convey any interest in property, for the use of the town; and(3) adopt and use a common seal.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-3-1-35 part; 18-3-1-48 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-5-2-9.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-9.2. Quorum

Sec. 9.2. A majority of all the elected members of the legislative body constitutes a quorum.As added by Acts 1980, P.L.73, SEC.14.
IN Code § 36-5-2-9.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-9.4. Majority Vote; Two-Thirds Vote

Sec. 9.4. (a) A requirement that an ordinance, resolution, or other action of the legislative body be passed by a majority vote means at least a majority vote of all the elected members.(b) A requirement that an ordinance, resolution, or other action of the legislative body be passed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote means at least a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all the elected members.As added by Acts 1980, P.L.73, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-5-2-9.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-9.6. Majority Vote to Pass Ordinance

Sec. 9.6. A majority vote of the legislative body is required to pass an ordinance, unless a greater vote is required by statute.As added by Acts 1980, P.L.73, SEC.16.
IN Code § 36-5-2-9.8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-9.8. Two-Thirds Vote With Unanimous Consent of Members Present

Sec. 9.8. (a) A two-thirds (2/3) vote of all the elected members, after unanimous consent of the members present to consider the ordinance, is required to pass an ordinance of the legislative body on the same day or at the same meeting at which it is introduced.(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to the following:(1) A zoning ordinance or amendment to a zoning ordinance adopted under IC 36-7.(2) An ordinance to increase the number of town legislative body members adopted under section 4.2 of this chapter, unless the ordinance also establishes new legislative body districts.As added by Acts 1980, P.L.73, SEC.17. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.33, SEC.28; P.L.335-1985, SEC.37; P.L.3-1993, SEC.276.
IN Code § 36-5-2-10.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-10.2. Recording of Adopted Ordinance; Presumptive Evidence

Sec. 10.2. Within a reasonable time after an ordinance of the legislative body is adopted, the clerk-treasurer shall record it in a book kept for that purpose. The record must include:(1) the signature of the executive;(2) the attestation of the clerk-treasurer; and(3) the date of each recorded item.The record or a certified copy of it constitutes presumptive evidence of the adoption of the ordinance.As added by Acts 1980, P.L.73, SEC.19.
IN Code § 36-5-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-11. Bond Issuance, Purpose, Payments, Requirements, and Procedures; Short Term Loans

Sec. 11. (a) Subject to IC 5-1-11.5 and IC 5-11-1-4(c), the legislative body may issue bonds for the purpose of procuring money to be used in the exercise of the powers of the town and for the payment of town debts. However, a town may not issue bonds to procure money to pay current expenses.(b) Bonds issued under this section are payable in the amounts and at the times determined by the legislative body.(c) Bonds issued under this section are subject to the provisions of IC 5-1 and IC 6-1.1-20 relating to the following:(1) The filing of a petition requesting the issuance of bonds and giving notice of the petition.(2) The giving of notice of a hearing on the appropriation of the proceeds of bonds.(3) The right of taxpayers to appear and be heard on the proposed appropriation.(4) The approval of the appropriation by the department of local government finance.(5) The right of:(A) taxpayers and voters to remonstrate against the issuance of bonds in the case of a proposed bond issue described by IC 6-1.1-20-3.1(a); or(B) voters to vote on the issuance of bonds in the case of a proposed bond issue described by IC 6-1.1-20-3.5(a).(6) The sale of bonds at public sale for not less than their par value.(d) The legislative body may, by ordinance, make loans of money for not more than five (5) years and issue notes for the purpose of refunding those loans. The loans may be made only for the purpose of procuring money to be used in the exercise of the powers of the town, and the total amount of outstanding loans under this subsection may not exceed five percent (5%) of the town's total tax levy in the current year (excluding amounts levied to pay debt service and lease rentals). Loans under this subsection shall be made as follows:(1) The ordinance authorizing the loans must pledge to their payment a sufficient amount of tax revenues over the ensuing five (5) years to provide for refunding the loans.(2) The loans must be evidenced by notes of the town in terms designating the nature of the consideration, the time and place payable, and the revenues out of which they will be payable.(3) The interest accruing on the notes to the date of maturity may be added to and included in their face value or be made payable periodically, as provided in the ordinance.Notes issued under this subsection are not bonded indebtedness for purposes of IC 6-1.1-18.5.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-24-2.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.37-1988, SEC.24; P.L.90-2002, SEC.471; P.L.219-2007, SEC.116; P.L.146-2008, SEC.708; P.L.184-2015, SEC.17; P.L.244-2017, SEC.128.
IN Code § 36-5-2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-12. Loans and Notes; Procedures; Actions to Contest Validity

Sec. 12. (a) The legislative body may, by ordinance, make loans and issue notes for the purpose of refunding those loans in anticipation of revenues of the town that are anticipated to be levied and collected during the term of the loans. The term of a loan made under this subsection may not be more than five (5) years. Loans under this section shall be made in the same manner as loans made under section 11(b) and 11(c) of this chapter, except that:(1) the ordinance authorizing the loans must appropriate and pledge to the payment of the loans a sufficient amount of the revenues in anticipation of which the loans are issued and out of which the loans are payable; and(2) the loans must be evidenced by time warrants of the town in terms designating the nature of the consideration, the time and place payable, and the revenues in anticipation of which the loans are issued and out of which the loans are payable.(b) An action to contest the validity of a loan made under this section must be brought within fifteen (15) days from the day on which the ordinance is adopted.As added by P.L.35-1990, SEC.45. Amended by P.L.40-1996, SEC.11.
IN Code § 36-5-2-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 2. Town Legislative Body and Executive|36-5-2-13. Removal of Town Employee

Sec. 13. The town executive must have the approval of a majority of the town council before the executive may discharge, reduce in grade under IC 36-8-3-4, or remove a town employee.As added by P.L.34-1999, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-5-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 3. Town Budget Procedures and Compensation of Officers and Employees|36-5-3-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all towns.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4.