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IN Code § 14-30-2-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-22. Powers Pertaining to Property

Sec. 22. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, the commission may do the following:(1) Acquire by grant, gift, purchase, or devise and dispose of conservation easements under IC 32-23-5 in land within the one hundred (100) year flood plains and the wetlands in the basin.(2) Acquire by grant, gift, purchase, or devise improvements within the one hundred (100) year flood plains of the basin for the purpose of removal of those improvements.(3) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that restrict construction within the one hundred (100) year flood plains of the basin.(4) Acquire, dispose, hold, use, improve, maintain, operate, own, manage, or lease real or personal property by grant, gift, purchase, or devise.(b) The commission may exercise the powers granted by this section as follows:(1) For purposes of IC 32-23-5.(2) To contribute to the following:(A) Flood control.(B) Flood damage reduction.(C) Improvements in water quality.(D) Soil conservation.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-21.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.63.
IN Code § 14-30-2-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-23. Right of Entry

Sec. 23. (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 twenty-one (21) 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 twenty-one (21) day notice period under subsection (b), appeal to the commission the proposed necessity for entry. If an appeal is made, the commission shall hold a hearing on the necessity for right of entry before the right of entry is exercised.(d) A person acting under this section must use due care to avoid damage to crops, fences, buildings, or other structures.(e) The commission, board of directors, employees, or authorized representative of the commission acting under this chapter does not commit criminal trespass under IC 35-43-2-2.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-22.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-2-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 2. Maumee River Basin Commission|14-30-2-24. Exemptions

Sec. 24. (a) This section does not apply to the following:(1) The adoption of rules restricting construction within the one hundred (100) year flood plain.(2) The acquisition of conservation easements under IC 32-23-5.(3) The investigation of alleged violations of the Indiana flood control laws.(b) A power of the commission may not be exercised upon any of the following:(1) A river included in the natural, scenic, or recreational river system under IC 14-29-6 or the river's associated one hundred (100) year flood plain.(2) A nature preserve under IC 14-31-1.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.1-23.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.64.
IN Code § 14-30-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-1. "Basin"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "basin" refers to the St. Joseph River basin.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-1(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-2. "Commission"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the St. Joseph River basin commission established by this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-1(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-3. "Participating County"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "participating county" refers to a county that joins the commission under section 6 of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-1(f).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-3.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-3.5. "Plan"

Sec. 3.5. As used in this chapter, "plan" refers to a plan described in section 26(1) of this chapter.As added by P.L.138-2018, SEC.3.
IN Code § 14-30-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-4. "St. Joseph River Basin"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "St. Joseph River basin" means the area in Elkhart County, Kosciusko County, LaGrange County, Noble County, St. Joseph County, and Steuben County that drains into the St. Joseph River.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-1(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-5. Separate Municipal Corporation

Sec. 5. The St. Joseph River basin commission is established as a separate municipal corporation.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-1(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-6. Participating County; Designation

Sec. 6. The executive of a county that includes territory in the basin may do the following:(1) Elect to participate in the commission by designating the county as a participating county.(2) Revoke the designation.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-1(e).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-7. Boundary Certification

Sec. 7. After consultation with the surveyor of each county in the basin, the director shall certify the boundaries of the basin.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-1(b) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-8. Members

Sec. 8. The commission consists of the following individuals:(1) From each participating county the following:(A) The executive of each second class city or the executive's designee.(B) If the county does not have a second class city, the executive of the municipality with the largest population or the executive's designee.(2) A member of the county executive or the county executive's designee from each participating county.(3) The county health officer or the health officer's designee from each participating county.(4) The county surveyor of each participating county or the county surveyor's designee.(5) A representative of each soil and water conservation district that:(A) is subject to IC 14-32;(B) includes territory in a participating county; and(C) includes territory in the basin.(6) The director or the director's designee.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-2(a).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.138-2018, SEC.4.
IN Code § 14-30-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-9. Term of Office

Sec. 9. The term of office of an appointed member of the commission is three (3) years and continues until a successor is appointed and certified.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-2(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-10. Travel Expenses

Sec. 10. The members of the commission serve without compensation. However, each member is entitled to reimbursement for travel, lodging, meals, and other expenses as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-2(c).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-11. Officers

Sec. 11. (a) The commission shall elect from among the members the following officers:(1) A chairman.(2) A vice chairman.(3) A secretary.(4) A treasurer.(b) The:(1) term of office for the officers elected under subsection (a) is one (1) year; and(2) officers are eligible for reelection.(c) The commission may establish and fill other offices that the commission considers necessary.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-3(a), (b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-12. Executive Board

Sec. 12. (a) The commission may establish an executive board consisting of the following:(1) The chairman of the commission.(2) One (1) member from each participating county that is not represented by the chairman, to be chosen in a manner prescribed by the commission.(b) The commission may delegate to the executive board the power to do the following:(1) Recommend agenda items and activities to the commission.(2) Conduct hearings on proposed commission projects.(3) Perform other administrative duties assigned by the commission.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-3(c).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-13. Advisory Committee

Sec. 13. The commission may appoint an advisory committee to assist the commission. A member of an advisory committee is not entitled to compensation for serving on the advisory committee.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-3(d).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-14. Duties

Sec. 14. (a) The commission shall do the following:(1) Fix the times of the commission's regular meetings.(2) Have at least one (1) meeting in each quarter of the year.(b) A special meeting of the commission may be called in a manner that the commission shall establish.(c) A member of the commission may waive notice of any meeting by filing a written waiver with the secretary of the commission.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-4.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-16. Record

Sec. 16. (a) The commission shall keep a record of the commission's resolutions, transactions, and findings. This record is a public record.(b) The commission may adopt rules for the transaction of business.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-5(c), (d).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-17. Capacity to Sue or Be Sued

Sec. 17. The commission may sue and be sued.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-5(e).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-18. Annual Report

Sec. 18. The commission shall make an annual report of the commission's activities to the executive of each participating county. The commission shall upon request make an annual report to the following:(1) The governor.(2) Any member of the general assembly.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-6.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-19. Powers

Sec. 19. The commission may do the following:(1) Provide a forum for the discussion, study, and evaluation of water resource issues of common concern in the basin.(2) Facilitate and foster cooperative planning and coordinated management of the basin's water and related land resources.(3) Develop positions on major water resource issues and serve as an advocate of the basin's interests before Congress and federal, state, and local governmental agencies.(4) Develop plans and tools to improve water quality or mitigate flooding in the basin.(5) Publicize, advertise, and distribute reports on the commission's purposes, objectives, studies, and findings.(6) When requested, make recommendations in matters related to the commission's functions and objectives to political subdivisions in the basin and to other public and private agencies.(7) When requested, act as a coordinating agency for programs and activities of other public and private agencies that are related to the commission's objectives.(8) Employ staff.(9) Enter into contracts for the purposes of this chapter.(10) Exercise the powers of a political subdivision specified in a cooperative agreement described in section 26 of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-7.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.138-2018, SEC.6.
IN Code § 14-30-3-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-20. Government Officials Attending Meetings and Advising

Sec. 20. The commission may invite the governor, government officials, or other individuals from the St. Joseph River basin in Michigan to do the following:(1) Attend the commission's meetings.(2) Advise the commission upon the commission's request.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-1(c).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-21. Interstate Compact With Michigan

Sec. 21. The commission shall do the following:(1) Explore the desirability of entering into an interstate compact with Michigan to improve water quality in the basin.(2) Make recommendations on the content of a compact.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-1(d).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-22. Grants and Appropriations

Sec. 22. (a) The commission may receive grants and appropriations from the following:(1) Federal, state, and local governments.(2) Individuals, foundations, and other organizations.(b) The commission may enter into agreements or contracts regarding the acceptance or use of these grants and appropriations for the purpose of carrying out the commission's activities under this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-8.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-23. Budget

Sec. 23. The commission shall do the following:(1) Prepare and adopt an annual budget.(2) Submit the budget to the executive of each participating county.(3) Make the budget available to each agency appropriating money to the commission.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-9.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-24. Appropriations to Carry Out Commission's Responsibilities

Sec. 24. (a) The participating counties may budget, appropriate, and disburse money to carry out the purposes of the commission under this chapter.(b) The appropriation from the participating counties that is needed for all or part of the commission's budget shall be apportioned among the participating counties in direct relationship to the amount of land area in each participating county certified under section 7 of this chapter.(c) The apportionment that is needed from each participating county shall be presented to the county executive at the same time that budgets are presented by county officers.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-10.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-25. Expenditures; Deposits

Sec. 25. (a) The commission shall make expenditures only as budgeted. However, the commission may revise the budget at any time to authorize unbudgeted expenditures.(b) Any appropriated amounts remaining unexpended or unencumbered at the end of the fiscal year become part of a nonreverting cumulative fund to be held in the name of the commission. The commission may authorize unbudgeted expenditures from this fund.(c) The commission is responsible for the safekeeping and deposit of money the commission 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 commission.(d) The treasurer of the commission may receive, disburse, and handle money belonging to the commission, subject to the following:(1) Applicable statutes.(2) Procedures established by the commission.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 36-7-6.2-11.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.23.
IN Code § 14-30-3-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-26. Political Subdivision Cooperative Agreement With Commission

Sec. 26. 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 improve water quality or mitigate flooding in the part of the basin that is described in the cooperative agreement;(2) exercise any of the other powers of the political subdivision to regulate watercourses in the basin; or(3) develop and promote good soil and water conservation practices and procedures.As added by P.L.138-2018, SEC.7.
IN Code § 14-30-3-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-27. Determination of Best Method and Manner

Sec. 27. In developing a plan to improve water quality or mitigate flooding in the part of the basin described in a cooperative agreement entered into under section 26 of this chapter, the commission shall determine the best method and manner of improving water quality or mitigating flooding, giving consideration to the following:(1) The increase infiltration method.(2) The channel improvement method.(3) The wetland restoration method.(4) Flood plain regulation.(5) All nonstructural methods.As added by P.L.138-2018, SEC.8.
IN Code § 14-30-3-28 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-28. Public Meeting Concerning Plan to Improve Water Quality or Mitigate Flooding

Sec. 28. (a) The commission shall schedule a public meeting in accordance with IC 5-14-1.5 in each participating county containing a political subdivision that has entered into a cooperative agreement under section 26(1) of this chapter authorizing the commission to develop a plan. The purpose of the public meeting shall be to gain input regarding the development of the plan before the plan is implemented in accordance with this chapter.(b) The commission shall do the following:(1) At least ten (10) days before the public meeting in each participating county described in subsection (a), post a copy of the proposed plan on the commission's Internet web site or the Internet web site of the participating county (if the county maintains an Internet web site).(2) Publish notice of each public meeting in a participating county described in subsection (a) in accordance with IC 5-3-1 at least ten (10) days before the public meeting.(3) Include the following information in the notice described in subdivision (2):(A) The date, time, and place of the meeting in each participating county described in subsection (a).(B) A synopsis of the subject matter of the meeting.(C) How an individual may obtain a copy of the proposed plan from the commission.(D) That the public is encouraged to make comments at the meeting.(c) At the meeting, the commission shall allow the public to be heard on the proposed plan.As added by P.L.138-2018, SEC.9.
IN Code § 14-30-3-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-29. State Approval of Plan

Sec. 29. Before a plan is implemented by a political subdivision, the plan must be approved by the state in accordance with IC 14-25 through IC 14-29.As added by P.L.138-2018, SEC.10.
IN Code § 14-30-3-30 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-30. Commission Rules

Sec. 30. The commission may adopt rules to do the following:(1) Require that increased water runoff resulting from new construction be impounded on the construction site.(2) Permit the requirement of onsite water impoundment under subdivision (1) to be waived upon payment of a reasonable fee by the developer of the new construction.As added by P.L.138-2018, SEC.11.
IN Code § 14-30-3-31 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 30. River Basin Commissions|Chapter 3. St. Joseph River Basin Commission|14-30-3-31. Commission Acquisition Powers; Restriction of Construction in Flood Plains

Sec. 31. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, the commission may do the following:(1) Acquire by grant, gift, purchase, or devise, and dispose of, conservation easements under IC 32-23-5 in land within the one hundred (100) year flood plains and the wetlands in the basin.(2) Acquire, by grant, gift, purchase, or devise, improvements within the one hundred (100) year flood plains of the basin for the purpose of removing those improvements.(3) Adopt rules that restrict construction within the one hundred (100) year flood plains of the basin.(4) Acquire, dispose of, hold, use, improve, maintain, operate, own, manage, or lease real or personal property by grant, gift, purchase, or devise.(b) The commission may exercise the powers granted by this section as follows:(1) For purposes of IC 32-23-5.(2) To contribute to the following:(A) Flood mitigation.(B) Flood damage reduction.(C) Improvements in water quality.(D) Soil conservation.As added by P.L.138-2018, SEC.12.