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IN Code § 14-32-6.5-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-15. Appointed Supervisors; Terms

Sec. 15. (a) To incorporate the described territory within the district, the board shall do the following not more than thirty (30) days after certifying the election:(1) Appoint two (2) individuals who meet the qualifications set forth in IC 14-32-4-1(c) as supervisors of the district.(2) Establish the length of the terms of the appointed supervisors within the limits set forth in subsection (b).(b) The term of one (1) supervisor appointed under subsection (a) may not be more than three (3) years. The term of the other supervisor appointed under subsection (a) may not be more than two (2) years.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-16. Letter of Application; Presentation to Secretary of State; Contents

Sec. 16. (a) Not more than thirty (30) days after being appointed under section 15(a) of this chapter, the two (2) appointed supervisors shall present to the secretary of state the following:(1) A notarized letter of application, signed by the two (2) appointed supervisors, for reorganization of the district as a governmental subdivision and a public body corporate and politic under this article.(2) A copy of the original petition filed with the board.(3) A copy of the certification by the board of the results of the election held on the local public question.(4) A copy of the records of appointment by the board of the two (2) supervisors who signed the letter of application.(b) The letter of application presented under subsection (a) must include the following:(1) The name proposed for the district.(2) A definition, by metes and bounds or by legal subdivisions, of the reconfigured boundaries of the district.(3) A statement certifying that, upon notification by the secretary of state of the approval of the application, an existing district lying entirely within the boundaries of the newly reorganized district will terminate operation and cease to exist.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-17. Certificate of Organization

Sec. 17. (a) After receiving, examining, and approving a letter of application and the accompanying documents that are presented under section 16 of this chapter, the secretary of state shall do the following:(1) Issue to the appointed supervisors a certificate of organization indicating that the district is reestablished with boundaries incorporating the territory defined in the notarized letter of application presented under section 16 of this chapter.(2) Record the certificate of organization with the letter of application and accompanying documents in an appropriate record.(3) Issue to the supervisors of any existing district lying entirely within the boundaries of the newly reestablished district a certificate of dissolution of the existing district.(4) Record the certificate of dissolution in an appropriate record.(b) On the date the secretary of state issues the certificates required by subsection (a):(1) all property and responsibilities of any existing district lying entirely within the boundaries of the newly reestablished district are assumed by the reestablished district; and(2) any existing district lying entirely within the boundaries of the newly reestablished district ceases to exist.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-18. Elected Supervisors; Petitions for Nomination

Sec. 18. (a) After the secretary of state issues a certificate of organization to the supervisors of a newly reestablished district under section 17 of this chapter, the board shall, when appropriate, circulate petitions for the nomination of candidates for the three (3) elected supervisor positions of the reestablished district. The petitions must be filed with the board not more than sixty (60) days after the secretary of state issues the certificate of organization. However, the board may extend the time within which the petitions may be filed.(b) To be valid, a nominating petition must meet the following conditions:(1) The candidate named on the petition must meet the qualifications for elected supervisors set forth in IC 14-32-4-1(b).(2) The petition must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) land occupiers whose tracts of land are located within the district.(c) A land occupier may sign more than one (1) petition to nominate more than one (1) candidate.(d) Not more than thirty (30) days after receiving at least four (4) valid nominating petitions, the board shall do the following:(1) Give due notice that an election, by secret ballot, will be held to elect the three (3) supervisors of the newly reestablished district.(2) Prescribe appropriate procedures for the conduct of the election and the determination of the eligibility of voters.(3) Supervise the conduct of the election.(4) Publish the results of the election.(5) Pay all expenses arising from the issuance of notices and the holding of the election.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-19. Election of Supervisors; Contents of Ballots

Sec. 19. (a) The ballot provided for the initial election of supervisors of a newly reestablished district must contain the following:(1) The names, in alphabetical order of the surnames, of all the nominees on behalf of whom valid nominating petitions have been filed.(2) A square in front of each name.(3) Instruction to insert an X mark in the square before any three (3) of the names to indicate the voter's preference.(b) A land occupier whose tract of land is located within the newly reestablished district is eligible to vote in the election.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-20. Elected Supervisors; Terms

Sec. 20. (a) The three (3) candidates who receive the largest number of votes cast in the initial election of supervisors of a newly reestablished district are elected.(b) The terms of office of the elected supervisors are as follows:(1) The individual receiving the highest number of votes has a three (3) year term of office.(2) The individual receiving the second highest number of votes has a two (2) year term of office.(3) The individual receiving the third highest number of votes has a (1) year term of office.(c) If a tie vote occurs among the three individuals elected as supervisors, the terms of office for those receiving the same number of votes shall be decided by lot.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-21. Elected Supervisors; Oath of Office; Commencement of Term

Sec. 21. (a) The five (5) initial supervisors of a newly reestablished district shall assume the duties of office upon taking and signing an oath of office. The oath shall be administered:(1) to the two (2) appointed supervisors at the date of their appointment by the board; and(2) to the three (3) elected supervisors within one (1) week after publication by the board of the results of the election.(b) An appointed supervisor holding office when a district is reestablished under sections 15 through 21 of this chapter is discharged from office when the initial appointed supervisors of the reestablished district assume the duties of office under subsection (a). An elected supervisor holding office when a district is reestablished under sections 15 through 21 of this chapter is discharged from office when the initial elected supervisors of the reestablished district assume the duties of office under subsection (a).(c) Although an initial supervisor assumes the duties of office at the time set forth in subsection (a), the term of office of the supervisor does not begin until the conclusion of the first annual meeting of the newly reestablished district for purposes of determining the expiration of the supervisor's term of office.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-22. Dissolution; Procedures; Certificate

Sec. 22. (a) To proceed with the dissolution of a district under section 14(b) of this chapter in accordance with the results of an election, the supervisors of the district, upon notification of the results of the election, shall do the following:(1) Begin immediately to terminate the affairs of the district.(2) Dispose of all property belonging to the district at public auction and pay over the proceeds of the sale into the state treasury.(3) File with the secretary of state a notarized letter of application for dissolution of the district that:(A) recites that the property of the district has been disposed of and the proceeds of the sale paid over as required by this section; and(B) sets forth a full accounting of the property and proceeds of the sale.(4) Transmit with the letter of application a copy of the certification by the board of the results of the election on the local public question of whether to dissolve the district.(b) Upon receipt, examination, and approval of the letter of application and accompanying required document, the secretary of state shall do the following:(1) Issue to the supervisors a certificate of dissolution.(2) Record the certificate with the letter of application and accompanying required document in an appropriate record.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-23. Dissolution; Contracts Remain in Force

Sec. 23. (a) Despite the issuance of a certificate of dissolution of a district under section 22 of this chapter, all contracts to which the district is a party remain in force and effect for the period provided in the contracts.(b) The board:(1) is substituted for the district as party to the contracts;(2) is entitled to all benefits and subject to all liabilities under the contracts; and(3) has the same right and obligation under the contracts as the district would have had to:(A) perform;(B) require performance;(C) sue and be sued; and(D) modify or terminate the contracts by mutual consent or otherwise.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-24. Denial of Petition for Change in Boundaries; Delay Before Similar Request Considered

Sec. 24. If a valid petition requesting a change in the boundaries of a district or the dissolution of a district has been denied due to:(1) the determination of the board after a public hearing; or(2) the results of an election held on the local public question;the board may not consider a later petition containing the same request or a similar request until two (2) years after the denial of the original petition.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-6.5-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 6.5. Changing the Boundaries of a District or Dissolving a District|14-32-6.5-25. Procedures for Organization of New District in Same Territory as Dissolved District

Sec. 25. If a district is dissolved under this chapter, the board may prescribe the procedure under which a new district may be organized within the territory encompassed by the dissolved district.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.
IN Code § 14-32-7-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 7. Duties of Department|14-32-7-1. Policy of Department

Sec. 1. (a) The general assembly recognizes the following:(1) That the land resource of Indiana, including the principal elements of geology, landscape, and soils, is one (1) of the basic natural resources of Indiana.(2) That an ever increasing demand upon the fixed and limited land resource is resulting from a growing population, with the accompanying expansions in commercial, industrial, transportation, recreation, and cultural development and the continuing need for an adequate agricultural base for the production of food and fiber.(3) That conservation of the land resource is essential to protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare.(4) That the task of conservation can only be accomplished through a factual knowledge and understanding of the land resource.(b) Therefore, it is the policy of the general assembly that the state promote and participate in the conservation of the land resource of Indiana by doing the following:(1) Providing new or expanded means for the securing, development, and furnishing to land use decision makers of adequate factual knowledge concerning the geology, landscape, and soils of Indiana, including their potentials, limitations, and interrelationships, in the manner set forth in this chapter.(2) Strengthening the capabilities of local soil and water conservation districts.(3) Expanding the level of small watershed planning for soil and water conservation measures.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-3-2.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.36.
IN Code § 14-32-7-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 7. Duties of Department|14-32-7-2. "Geology"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "geology" means the study of the following:(1) Earth materials, which are minerals, rocks, water, and soil.(2) The processes that have formed earth materials.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-3-3(f).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
IN Code § 14-32-7-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 7. Duties of Department|14-32-7-3. "Land Conservation"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "land conservation" means the wise use of land:(1) for the satisfaction of human needs; and(2) based upon knowledge and understanding of the land's capabilities and limitations.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-3-3(c).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
IN Code § 14-32-7-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 7. Duties of Department|14-32-7-4. "Landscape"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "landscape" means the aggregate of all factors and features that constitute the total visual and perceptive impact of a given area of the earth's surface upon the human senses.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-3-3(h).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
IN Code § 14-32-7-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 7. Duties of Department|14-32-7-5. "Soil"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "soil" means the surface layer of the earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of plant life.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-3-3(d).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.
IN Code § 14-32-7-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 7. Duties of Department|14-32-7-6. Division of Soil Conservation; Administration and Coordination of Duties and Responsibilities of Department of Agriculture; Annual Report

Sec. 6. (a) The division of soil conservation:(1) shall administer and coordinate the duties and responsibilities of the Indiana state department of agriculture under the land resource programs authorized by this chapter; and(2) in carrying out its duties under subdivision (1), may work in cooperation with the following:(A) Federal and state agencies.(B) Local governmental agencies involved in land use planning and zoning.(C) Any person, firm, institution, or agency, public or private, having an interest in land conservation.(b) The Indiana state department of agriculture may employ the personnel and provide facilities and services that are necessary to carry out the Indiana state department of agriculture's duties and responsibilities under this chapter.(c) The Indiana state department of agriculture shall prepare an annual report of the division of soil conservation's expenditures and accomplishments and that contains a proposed business plan.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-3-4.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.37; P.L.1-2006, SEC.223; P.L.175-2006, SEC.15; P.L.120-2008, SEC.16.
IN Code § 14-32-7-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 7. Duties of Department|14-32-7-7. "Urban Geology Survey"

Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "urban geology survey" means a systematic scientific identification, inventory, and mapping of the earth materials of a given area that sets forth the capabilities, potentials, and limitations of the earth materials for human needs.(b) The Indiana state department of agriculture shall use the money appropriated by the general assembly to initiate and carry out a program of urban geology surveys, together with other geologic investigations, for Indiana to develop and present the geologic data and information necessary to a coordinated land conservation program that will promote sound land use decisions.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-4-3-3(g); 13-4-3-6.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.38; P.L.1-2006, SEC.224; P.L.120-2008, SEC.17.
IN Code § 14-32-7-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 7. Duties of Department|14-32-7-8. "Landscape Survey"

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, "landscape survey" means a systematic scientific identification, inventory, and mapping of the features of the earth's surface that serve to constitute the landscape of a given area, including key factors such as the following:(1) Land form.(2) Vegetation.(3) Wildlife.(4) Physical characteristics.(5) Visual perception.(6) Historical and cultural sites.(b) The Indiana state department of agriculture shall use the money appropriated by the general assembly to initiate and carry out a program of landscape surveys for Indiana to develop and present the surficial landscape data and information necessary to promote wise land use decisions.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-4-3-3(i); 13-4-3-7.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.39; P.L.1-2006, SEC.225; P.L.120-2008, SEC.18.
IN Code § 14-32-7-8.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 7. Duties of Department|14-32-7-8.5. "Soil Surveys and Geographic Information Systems"

Sec. 8.5. (a) As used in this section, "soil survey" means a systematic scientific identification, inventory, and mapping of the soils of a given area that sets forth the capabilities, potential, and limitations of the soils in the satisfaction of human needs.(b) The Indiana state department of agriculture shall use the money appropriated by the general assembly to implement and supplement a program of modern soil surveys and geographic information systems (GIS) for Indiana that will, within the shortest practicable time, provide a modern soil survey and geographic information system for each county as an essential tool in land conservation.As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.226; P.L.175-2006, SEC.16; P.L.120-2008, SEC.19.
IN Code § 14-32-7-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 7. Duties of Department|14-32-7-9. Support and Assistance to Local Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Sec. 9. The Indiana state department of agriculture shall provide more support and assistance to the local soil and water conservation districts by:(1) granting to the districts the additional money that is appropriated by the general assembly; and(2) increased coordination and consultative services;to obtain increased participation by the districts in the development of improved local land use practices and decisions.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-3-8.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.41; P.L.1-2006, SEC.227; P.L.120-2008, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-32-7-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 7. Duties of Department|14-32-7-10. Appropriations; Uses

Sec. 10. The Indiana state department of agriculture shall use the money appropriated by the general assembly to expand the small watershed planning program as carried out in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture under 16 U.S.C. 1001 et seq., to reduce the accumulation of approved watershed planning requests and expedite the realization of the multiple benefits of this soil and water conservation program.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-3-9.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.228; P.L.120-2008, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-32-7-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 32. Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 7. Duties of Department|14-32-7-11. Coordination and Scheduling of Urban Geology Survey Program and Landscape Survey Program

Sec. 11. The Indiana state department of agriculture shall coordinate and schedule the programs authorized by sections 7 through 8 of this chapter to provide, as nearly as practicable, for concurrent completion and furnishing of the results of each program for each selected area study unit.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-4-3-10.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.229; P.L.120-2008, SEC.22.