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2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1. General Provisions › Chapter 29. Seawall and Revetment Permits › 36-1-29-15. Denial of Permit by Local Governmental Agency; Reapplication

Sec. 15. If a local governmental agency denies the emergency seawall or revetment permit, the local governmental agency shall provide the reasons for the denial in a single response to the person. A person may submit not more than one (1) completed reapplication for an emergency seawall or revetment permit that lists reasons why the local governmental agency should approve the person's emergency permit. Not later than ten (10) business days after the person submits the completed reapplication, a local governmental agency shall:
(1) approve; or
(2) deny;
the person's reapplication for the emergency permit. If a local governmental agency does not approve or deny the person's reapplication for the emergency seawall or revetment permit within ten (10) business days, the emergency permit is automatically approved and considered issued to the person.
As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1. General Provisions › Chapter 29. Seawall and Revetment Permits › 36-1-29-16. Permit; Not Emergency Permit

Sec. 16. (a) This section applies to an application for a seawall or revetment permit that is not an emergency permit.
(b) Not later than thirty (30) business days after a person submits a completed application and meets all required conditions for a seawall or revetment permit, a local governmental agency shall:
(1) approve; or
(2) deny;
the person's application for the permit.
(c) If a local governmental agency does not approve or deny the seawall or revetment permit within thirty (30) business days, the permit is automatically approved and considered issued to the person.
As added by P.L.164-2020, SEC.64. Amended by P.L.191-2023, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1. General Provisions › Chapter 29.5. Workforce Retention and Recruitment Program and Fund › 36-1-29.5-1. "Fund"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" means a workforce retention and recruitment fund established by the fiscal officer of a unit under section 9 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.135-2022, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1. General Provisions › Chapter 29.5. Workforce Retention and Recruitment Program and Fund › 36-1-29.5-2. "Incentive Agreement"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "incentive agreement" means an agreement described in section 8(b) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.135-2022, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1. General Provisions › Chapter 29.5. Workforce Retention and Recruitment Program and Fund › 36-1-29.5-3. "Program"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "program" means a workforce retention and recruitment program established by the executive of a unit under section 8(a) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.135-2022, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1. General Provisions › Chapter 29.5. Workforce Retention and Recruitment Program and Fund › 36-1-29.5-4. "Qualified Nonprofit Organization"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "qualified nonprofit organization" means a private, nonprofit entity formed as a partnership between one (1) or more units, private sector businesses, or community or philanthropic organizations to develop and implement a workforce retention and recruitment strategy that has an organizational structure that conforms with the requirements of a policy developed by the workforce fund managers under section 10 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.135-2022, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1. General Provisions › Chapter 29.5. Workforce Retention and Recruitment Program and Fund › 36-1-29.5-5. "Qualified Worker"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "qualified worker" means an individual described in section 11 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.135-2022, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1. General Provisions › Chapter 29.5. Workforce Retention and Recruitment Program and Fund › 36-1-29.5-7. "Workforce Fund Managers"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "workforce fund managers" means a workforce fund board of managers established by the executive of a unit under section 10 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.135-2022, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1. General Provisions › Chapter 29.5. Workforce Retention and Recruitment Program and Fund › 36-1-29.5-8. Establishment of a Workforce Retention and Recruitment Program; Incentive Agreement

Sec. 8. (a) The executive of a unit may by resolution or executive order establish a workforce retention and recruitment program for the purposes of recruiting and retaining individuals who will satisfy the current and future workforce needs of the unit's employers or provide substantial economic impact to the unit, including providing incentives in the form of grants or loans to qualified workers.
(b) A program must require each qualified worker who receives a grant or loan from the fund to enter into an incentive agreement with the workforce fund managers. An incentive agreement must include the following terms:
(1) The duration of time each qualified worker agrees to reside within the unit following the date specified in the agreement.
(2) A penalty clause if a qualified worker fails to fulfill the terms of the agreement.
However, the workforce fund managers may waive a penalty under subdivision (2) regarding any part of a grant or loan that the qualified worker may have received and that is due under the incentive agreement.
As added by P.L.135-2022, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1. General Provisions › Chapter 29.5. Workforce Retention and Recruitment Program and Fund › 36-1-29.5-9. Workforce Retention and Recruitment Fund; Administration

Sec. 9. (a) If the executive of a unit establishes a program under section 8 of this chapter, the fiscal officer of the unit shall establish a workforce retention and recruitment fund for the purposes of the program.
(b) The fund shall consist of the following:
(1) Any private grants or contributions.
(2) Appropriations to the fund included in the unit's budget.
(3) Transfers of money to the fund under section 12 of this chapter.
(4) Any repayments to the fund under section 8(b) of this chapter.
(c) The executive of the unit shall administer the fund in coordination with a workforce fund board of managers established under section 10 of this chapter, including any qualified nonprofit organization established by the workforce fund managers under that section.
(d) Any money remaining in a fund at the end of the calendar year does not revert to the unit's general fund.
As added by P.L.135-2022, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1. General Provisions › Chapter 29.5. Workforce Retention and Recruitment Program and Fund › 36-1-29.5-10. Workforce Fund Board of Managers; Members; Establishment of Qualified Nonprofit Organization

Sec. 10. (a) The executive of a unit that establishes a program under section 8 of this chapter shall appoint a five (5) member workforce fund board of managers. The duties of the workforce fund managers shall include:
(1) adopting rules and bylaws they consider necessary for the proper conduct of their proceedings, the carrying out of other duties, and the safeguarding of the money or property placed in their custody;
(2) by resolution or in accordance with their rules and bylaws, prescribing the date and manner of notice of their regular meetings;
(3) identifying the most appropriate and fiscally responsible incentives that will attract or retain individuals or families who will satisfy the current and future workforce needs of the unit's employers or provide substantial economic impact to the unit;
(4) developing and implementing marketing strategies to recruit or retain these individuals or families;
(5) identifying and recruiting applicants who may receive incentives from the fund;
(6) establishing an application process for individuals and families;
(7) evaluating applicants; and
(8) offering incentives to qualified applicants.
(b) Three (3) of the workforce fund managers constitute a quorum and the concurrence of three (3) of the workforce fund managers is necessary to authorize any action.
(c) The workforce fund managers may establish a qualified nonprofit organization for purposes of carrying out a program and the purposes of a fund under this chapter.
As added by P.L.135-2022, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1. General Provisions › Chapter 29.5. Workforce Retention and Recruitment Program and Fund › 36-1-29.5-11. Qualifications for a Grant or Loan

Sec. 11. To qualify for a grant or loan from a fund, an individual must be:
(1) a graduate of an Indiana college or university who:
(A) was a resident of another state before enrolling at the Indiana college or university;
(B) relocates to a location within the unit; and
(C) accepts and commences employment with an employer located within the unit under the terms of an incentive agreement;
(2) an out-of-state resident who relocates to a location within the unit in order to accept and commence employment with an employer located within the unit under the terms of an incentive agreement; or
(3) an out-of-state resident who relocates to a location within the unit and works remotely for an employer, regardless of the employer's domicile.
As added by P.L.135-2022, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1. General Provisions › Chapter 29.5. Workforce Retention and Recruitment Program and Fund › 36-1-29.5-12. Transfers and Deposits Into Fund

Sec. 12. (a) The fiscal body of a unit may transfer or deposit the following into a fund:
(1) Any private grants or contributions.
(2) Appropriations to the fund included in the unit's budget.
(3) Except for money in a fund with a restricted purpose, but otherwise notwithstanding any use of funds prohibition as long as the transfer or deposit is authorized by the relevant statutory procedure:
(A) any surplus, unexpended, unappropriated, unencumbered, or otherwise available public or private money; and
(B) from any general account, reverting or nonreverting fund, special account, or trust, other than a fund or account that receives bond proceeds, created or administered by any department, board, authority, commission, political subdivision, special service district, special taxing district, or any other instrumentality of local government under IC 36 with authority to collect or receive taxes, interest, or any other public or private money.
(b) Notwithstanding any other statute, an executive of a unit that has established a program under section 8 of this chapter, after consulting with the fiscal body and fiscal officer of the unit, may authorize a transfer or loan to a fund from any dedicated fund or account, other than a fund or account that receives bond proceeds, before the purpose for which the dedicated fund or account was established has been accomplished.
(c) Two (2) or more units may, by written agreement, collaborate, commingle funds, or otherwise work together for the benefit of administering or carrying out the purposes of the units' funds.
As added by P.L.135-2022, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1. General Provisions › Chapter 29.5. Workforce Retention and Recruitment Program and Fund › 36-1-29.5-13. Agreement to Administer Fund

Sec. 13. Any separate body corporate and politic or regional, multicounty, or metropolitan authority or commission may, by written agreement, establish a mutually beneficial relationship with one (1) or more units for purposes of administering or carrying out the purposes of the unit's fund or units' funds.
As added by P.L.135-2022, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1. General Provisions › Chapter 29.5. Workforce Retention and Recruitment Program and Fund › 36-1-29.5-14. Annual Report

Sec. 14. (a) Not later than April 15 of each year, the workforce fund managers shall file with the executive of the unit and fiscal body of the unit a report setting out their activities during the preceding calendar year.
(b) The report of the workforce fund managers under this section must show:
(1) the names of the then qualified and acting workforce fund managers;
(2) the amount of the expenditures made during the preceding year and their general purpose;
(3) the amount of funds on hand at the close of the calendar year; and
(4) other information deemed necessary to disclose the activities of the workforce fund managers and the results obtained.
(c) Not later than April 15 of each year, a copy of each report under this section must be submitted to the department of local government finance in an electronic format specified by the department of local government finance.
As added by P.L.135-2022, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1. General Provisions › Chapter 30. Reporting of Donated Money Used to Fund Salaries › 36-1-30-1. "Local Unit of Government"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "local unit of government" means any county, city, town, township, political subdivision, or other entity exercising in a limited geographical area the executive, administrative, or legislative power of the local government power. The term does not include a hospital organized or operated under IC 16-22-1 through IC 16-22-5, IC 16-22-8, or IC 16-23-1.
As added by P.L.87-2022, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1. General Provisions › Chapter 30. Reporting of Donated Money Used to Fund Salaries › 36-1-30-2. Local Government Employees; Salary Funded From Donated Money; Reporting Requirement

Sec. 2. (a) On or before January 31, all local units of government shall annually submit to the state board of accounts a report of each individual local unit of government employee employed by the local unit of government whose salary is funded in whole or in part from donated money.
(b) The state board of accounts shall annually submit to the budget committee a report of the information submitted under subsection (a) that specifies and identifies each individual local unit of government employee whose salary is funded in whole or in part from donated money.
(c) The report submitted under subsection (b) shall be submitted in a manner consistent with IC 5-14-3.8-7 and made available to the public.
As added by P.L.87-2022, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 1. General Provisions › 36-1.5-1-1. Purpose

Sec. 1. The purpose of this article is to do the following:
(1) Grant broad powers to enable political subdivisions to operate more efficiently by eliminating restrictions under existing law that:
(A) impede the economy of operation of;
(B) interfere with the ease of administration of;
(C) inhibit cooperation among; and
(D) thwart better government by;
political subdivisions.
(2) Encourage efficiency by and cooperation among political subdivisions to:
(A) reduce reliance on property taxes; and
(B) enhance the ability of political subdivisions to provide critical and necessary services.
(3) Strengthen the financial condition of state government.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 1. General Provisions › 36-1.5-1-2. Authority for Certain Actions

Sec. 2. This article contains full and complete authority for the following:
(1) Reorganization of political subdivisions.
(2) Exercise of governmental functions under a cooperative agreement under this article.
(3) Transfer of responsibilities between offices and officers under this article.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 1. General Provisions › 36-1.5-1-3. Other Laws, Procedures, and Requirements

Sec. 3. Except as provided in this article, no law, procedure, proceedings, publications, notices, consents, approvals, orders, or acts by a political subdivision or any officer, department, agency, or instrumentality of the state or a political subdivision is required for political subdivisions to:
(1) reorganize;
(2) enter into or exercise governmental functions under a cooperative agreement; or
(3) transfer responsibilities between offices and officers;
under this article.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 1. General Provisions › 36-1.5-1-4. Exercise of Power to Reorganize Without Complying With Other Laws; Exercise of Powers After Reorganization

Sec. 4. A political subdivision:
(1) may exercise the powers granted under this article to reorganize or enter into cooperative agreements without complying with the provisions of any other law, statute, or rule; and
(2) may, after the reorganization, exercise any power described in IC 36-1.5-4-38.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.255-2013, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 1. General Provisions › 36-1.5-1-6. Provisions of This Article Inconsistent With Other Laws; Exercise of Powers After Reorganization

Sec. 6. Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, to the extent the provisions of this article are inconsistent with the provisions of any other general, special, or local law, the provisions of this article are controlling, and compliance with this article shall be treated as compliance with the conflicting law. However, after the reorganization, the reorganized political subdivision may exercise any power described in IC 36-1.5-4-38.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.255-2013, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 1. General Provisions › 36-1.5-1-7. Actions Under Other Laws Not Prohibited

Sec. 7. This article does not prohibit the:
(1) reorganization of one (1) or more political subdivisions;
(2) exercise of governmental functions under an interlocal cooperation agreement or a cooperative agreement; or
(3) transfer of responsibilities between offices and officers;
under another law that is not included in this article.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 1. General Provisions › 36-1.5-1-9. Political Subdivisions and Reorganization Committees Subject to Open Door Law and Public Records Law

Sec. 9. Political subdivisions and reorganization committees acting under this article are subject to IC 5-14-1.5 (open door law) and IC 5-14-3 (public records law).
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 2. Definitions › 36-1.5-2-1. Application of Definitions

Sec. 1. Except as provided in section 4 of this chapter, the definitions in IC 3-5-2 and IC 36-1-2 apply throughout this article.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 2. Definitions › 36-1.5-2-3. "Plan of Reorganization"

Sec. 3. "Plan of reorganization" refers to a plan of reorganization approved by the legislative body of each reorganizing political subdivision under this article.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 2. Definitions › 36-1.5-2-4. "Political Subdivision"

Sec. 4. "Political subdivision" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2, except that the term does not include a local hospital authority or corporation.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 2. Definitions › 36-1.5-2-5. "Reorganization"

Sec. 5. "Reorganization" means a change in the structure or administration of a political subdivision described in IC 36-1.5-4-3 and IC 36-1.5-4-4.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 2. Definitions › 36-1.5-2-7. "Reorganized Political Subdivision"

Sec. 7. "Reorganized political subdivision" means the political subdivision that is the successor to the reorganizing political subdivisions participating in a reorganization.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 2. Definitions › 36-1.5-2-8. "Reorganizing Political Subdivision"

Sec. 8. "Reorganizing political subdivision" refers to a political subdivision in which:
(1) a resolution has been adopted under IC 36-1.5-4-10; or
(2) a petition has been filed under IC 36-1.5-4-11.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 3. Adjustment of Maximum Permissible Levies, Tax Rates, and Budgets › 36-1.5-3-1. Submission of Ordinance or Resolution to Department of Local Government Finance

Sec. 1. A certified copy of an ordinance or a resolution, including any incorporated agreement, that is adopted under this article must be submitted to the department of local government finance.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 3. Adjustment of Maximum Permissible Levies, Tax Rates, and Budgets › 36-1.5-3-2. Actions by Department of Local Government Finance

Sec. 2. The department of local government finance may take an action under this chapter in the manner prescribed by the department of local government finance in its rules adopted under IC 4-22-2.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 3. Adjustment of Maximum Permissible Levies, Tax Rates, and Budgets › 36-1.5-3-3. Petition by Political Subdivision for Review of Final Determination

Sec. 3. A political subdivision may petition for judicial review of a final determination of the department of local government finance under this chapter. The petition must be filed in the tax court not more than forty-five (45) days after the department of local government finance enters its order under this chapter.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 3. Adjustment of Maximum Permissible Levies, Tax Rates, and Budgets › 36-1.5-3-4. Adjustment of Maximum Property Tax Levies, Property Tax Rates, and Budgets

Sec. 4. (a) Subject to this chapter, the department of local government finance shall adjust the maximum permissible property tax levies, maximum permissible property tax rates, and budgets of political subdivisions that enter into a reorganization under this article as provided in section 5 of this chapter.
(b) Upon the termination of a reorganization under this chapter, the department of local government finance shall adjust the maximum permissible property tax levies, maximum permissible property tax rates, and budgets of political subdivisions terminating the reorganization to do the following:
(1) Restore taxing powers of a political subdivision after the termination of a reorganization under this article that are necessary to fund governmental services to the individuals and entities served by the political subdivision.
(2) Restore taxing powers of a political subdivision after the withdrawal of a party from a reorganization under this article that are necessary to fund governmental services to the individuals and entities served by the political subdivision.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.255-2013, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 3. Adjustment of Maximum Permissible Levies, Tax Rates, and Budgets › 36-1.5-3-5. Savings Through Reorganization; Budgets, Rates, and Levies; Reductions in Property Tax Levies, Property Tax Rates, and Budgets; School Corporation Reorganizations

Sec. 5. (a) This subsection applies to the plan of reorganization of a political subdivision other than a school corporation. The plan of reorganization must specify the amount (if any) of the decrease that the department of local government finance shall make to the maximum permissible property tax levies, maximum permissible property tax rates, and budgets under IC 6-1.1-17 and IC 6-1.1-18.5 of the reorganized political subdivision to:
(1) eliminate double taxation for services or goods provided by the reorganized political subdivision; or
(2) eliminate any excess by which the amount of property taxes imposed by the reorganized political subdivision exceeds the amount necessary to pay for services or goods provided under this article.
(b) This subsection applies to a plan of reorganization for a school corporation. The plan of reorganization must specify the adjustments that the department of local government finance shall make to the maximum permissible property tax levies, maximum permissible property tax rates, and budgets under IC 6-1.1-17 and IC 6-1.1-18.5 of the reorganized school corporation. The following apply to a school corporation reorganized under this article:
(1) The new maximum permissible tax levy under IC 20-46-8 (operations fund property tax levy) for the first calendar year in which the reorganization is effective equals the following:
STEP ONE: Determine for each school corporation that is part of the reorganization the sum of the maximum levies under IC 20-46-8 (operations fund property tax levy) for the ensuing calendar year, including the maximum levy growth quotient (IC 6-1.1-18.5-2) adjustment for the ensuing calendar year.
STEP TWO: Determine the sum of the STEP ONE amounts.
STEP THREE: Multiply the STEP TWO amount by one hundred three percent (103%).
(2) The new debt service levy under IC 20-46-7 for the first calendar year in which the reorganization is effective equals the sum of the debt service fund levies for each school corporation that is part of the reorganization that would have been permitted under IC 20-46-7 in the calendar year.
(c) The fiscal body of the reorganized political subdivision shall determine and certify to the department of local government finance the amount of the adjustment (if any) under subsection (a).
(d) The amount of the adjustment (if any) under subsection (a) or (b) must comply with the reorganization agreement under which the political subdivision or school corporation is reorganized under this article.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.58-2011, SEC.3; P.L.255-2013, SEC.7; P.L.217-2017, SEC.159; P.L.238-2019, SEC.22; P.L.159-2020, SEC.76.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-1. Types of Reorganizations Authorized; Political Subdivisions Not Participating in Reorganization

Sec. 1. (a) Any of the following may reorganize under this chapter:
(1) Two (2) or more counties. A county reorganizing under this subdivision must be adjacent to at least one (1) other county participating in the reorganization.
(2) Two (2) or more townships located entirely within the same county. A township reorganizing under this subdivision must be adjacent to at least one (1) other township participating in the reorganization.
(3) Two (2) or more municipalities. A municipality reorganizing under this subdivision must be adjacent to at least one (1) other municipality participating in the reorganization.
(4) Two (2) or more school corporations. A school corporation reorganizing under this subdivision must be adjacent to at least one (1) other school corporation participating in the reorganization.
(5) Two (2) or more municipal corporations, other than a unit or a school corporation, that have substantially equivalent powers. A municipal corporation reorganizing under this subdivision must be adjacent to at least one (1) other municipal corporation participating in the reorganization.
(6) Two (2) or more special taxing districts that are adjacent to at least one (1) other special taxing district participating in the reorganization.
(7) A township and a municipality that is located in any part of the same township.
(8) A county and one (1) or more townships that are located in the county.
(9) A municipality and a county that does not contain a consolidated city.
(10) A school corporation and a county or municipality in which a majority of the students of the school corporation have legal settlement (as defined by IC 20-18-2-11).
(11) A municipal corporation, other than a unit or a school corporation, and a county or municipality in which a majority of the population of the municipal corporation resides.
(b) If a political subdivision reorganizes under this article with one (1) or more other political subdivisions:
(1) any political subdivisions that did not participate in the public question on the reorganization are not reorganized under this article;
(2) the reorganization affects only those political subdivisions in which the reorganization is approved as specified in this article; and
(3) the reorganization does not affect the rights, powers, and duties of any political subdivisions in the county in which the reorganization is not approved as specified in this article.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-2. Adjacent Political Subdivisions

Sec. 2. For purposes of this chapter, two (2) political subdivisions may not be treated as adjacent if the political subdivisions are connected by a strip of land that is less than one hundred fifty (150) feet wide.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-3. Types of Reorganization

Sec. 3. Political subdivisions described in section 1 of this chapter may participate under this chapter in any of the following types of reorganization:
(1) Consolidation of the participating political subdivisions into a single new political subdivision.
(2) Consolidation of the participating political subdivisions into one (1) of the participating political subdivisions.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-4. Powers of Political Subdivisions in an Approved Reorganization

Sec. 4. As part of a reorganization in a finally approved plan of reorganization, one (1) or more of the reorganizing political subdivisions or the reorganized political subdivision may do the following:
(1) Adjust any of its boundaries.
(2) Establish a joint service area with another political subdivision.
(3) Transfer the functions of an office to another office.
(4) Provide for a legislative body, an executive, or a fiscal body of the reorganized political subdivision to exercise the powers of a legislative body, an executive, or a fiscal body of a reorganizing political subdivision.
(5) Change the name of the political subdivision or select a new name.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-5. Effective Date of Reorganization

Sec. 5. A reorganization approved under this chapter takes effect when all of the following have occurred:
(1) The later of:
(A) the date that a copy of a joint certification from the county election board in each county in which reorganizing political subdivisions are located that indicates that:
(i) the reorganization has been approved by the voters of each reorganizing political subdivision; or
(ii) in the case of a reorganization described in section 1(a)(7) or 1(a)(9) of this chapter, the reorganization has been approved as set forth in section 32(b) or 32(c) of this chapter;
is recorded as required by section 31 of this chapter; or
(B) the date specified in the finally adopted plan of reorganization.
(2) The appointed or elected officers of the reorganized political subdivision are elected (as prescribed by section 36 of this chapter) or appointed and qualified, if:
(A) the reorganized political subdivision is a new political subdivision and reorganizing political subdivisions are not being consolidated into one (1) of the reorganizing political subdivisions;
(B) the reorganized political subdivision will have different boundaries than any of the reorganizing political subdivisions;
(C) the reorganized political subdivision will have different appointment or election districts than any of the reorganizing political subdivisions; or
(D) the finally adopted plan of reorganization requires new appointed or elected officers before the reorganization becomes effective.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.113-2010, SEC.109; P.L.202-2013, SEC.2; P.L.233-2015, SEC.334; P.L.104-2022, SEC.144.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-6. Results of Reorganization

Sec. 6. When a reorganization under this chapter is effective:
(1) all of the participating political subdivisions, except the reorganized political subdivision, cease to exist;
(2) unless the plan of reorganization provides for the continuation of the term of office, the term of each of the elected offices of each of the reorganizing political subdivisions is terminated;
(3) if the plan of reorganization transfers the responsibilities of any office to another office, the office from which the responsibilities were transferred is abolished;
(4) the executives, legislative bodies, and fiscal bodies of the reorganizing political subdivisions (other than any reorganizing political subdivision that is treated under the plan of reorganization as the successor reorganized political subdivision) are abolished, and the responsibilities of the executives, legislative bodies, and fiscal bodies are transferred to the executive, legislative body, and fiscal body of the reorganized political subdivision; and
(5) the property and liabilities of the reorganizing political subdivisions become the property and liabilities of the reorganized political subdivision, subject to section 40 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-8. Authority of Department of Local Government Finance to Prescribe Forms

Sec. 8. The department of local government finance may prescribe forms for petitions, resolutions, certifications, and other writings required under this chapter. A petition, resolution, certification, or other writing related to a reorganization must be substantially in the form prescribed by the department of local government finance.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-9. Initiation of Reorganization

Sec. 9. A reorganization may be initiated by:
(1) adopting a resolution under section 10 of this chapter; or
(2) filing a petition under section 11 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-10. Initiation of Reorganization by Legislative Body

Sec. 10. (a) The legislative body of a political subdivision may initiate a proposed reorganization under this chapter by adopting a resolution that:
(1) proposes a reorganization; and
(2) names the political subdivisions that would be reorganized in the proposed reorganization.
(b) The clerk of the political subdivision adopting the resolution shall certify the resolution to the clerk of each political subdivision named in the resolution.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.202-2013, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-11. Initiation of Reorganization by Voters

Sec. 11. (a) The voters of a political subdivision may initiate a proposed reorganization by filing a written petition, substantially in the form prescribed by the department, with the clerk of the political subdivision that:
(1) proposes a reorganization;
(2) names the political subdivisions that would be reorganized in the proposed reorganization; and
(3) for a petition filed after December 31, 2013, contains all of the following:
(A) The signature of each petitioner.
(B) The name of each petitioner legibly printed.
(C) The residence mailing address of each petitioner.
(D) The date on which each petitioner signed the petition.
(b) The clerk shall transmit the petition to the county voter registration office of the county in which a majority of the population of the political subdivision is located. If the county voter registration office determines that the written petition is signed by at least five percent (5%) of the voters of the political subdivision, as determined by the vote cast in the political subdivision for secretary of state at the most recent general election, the clerk of the political subdivision shall certify the petition to the legislative body of the political subdivision. In certifying the number of voters, the clerk shall disregard any signature on the petition that is dated under subsection (a)(3)(D) more than ninety (90) days before the date the petition was filed with the clerk.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.194-2013, SEC.101; P.L.219-2013, SEC.94.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-12. Action by Legislative Body on Proposed Reorganization; Hearing

Sec. 12. (a) If a petition is certified to the legislative body of a political subdivision under section 11 of this chapter, the legislative body shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed reorganization not sooner than five (5) days after publishing a notice of the public hearing under IC 5-3-1. Not more than thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the public hearing the legislative body shall adopt a resolution, substantially in the form prescribed by the department of local government finance, to do any of the following:
(1) Decline to participate in the proposed reorganization.
(2) Propose a reorganization with the political subdivisions named in the petition.
(3) Propose a reorganization with political subdivisions that differ in part or in whole from the political subdivisions named in the petition.
(b) The clerk of the political subdivision adopting a resolution proposing a reorganization under this section shall certify the resolution to the clerk of each political subdivision named in the resolution.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.202-2013, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-13. Action by Legislative Body Receiving Resolution on Proposed Reorganization From Another Political Subdivision; Hearing

Sec. 13. (a) The legislative body of a political subdivision that receives a certified resolution under section 10 or 12 of this chapter may do any of the following:
(1) Adopt a resolution declining to participate in a proposed reorganization.
(2) Adopt a substantially identical resolution proposing to participate in a proposed reorganization with the political subdivisions named in a resolution certified to the political subdivision.
(3) Adopt a resolution proposing to participate in a proposed reorganization with political subdivisions that differ in part or in whole from the political subdivisions named in a resolution certified to the political subdivision.
(b) The clerk of the political subdivision adopting a resolution proposing a reorganization under this section shall certify the resolution to the clerk of each political subdivision named in the resolution.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.202-2013, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-14. Revision of Resolutions

Sec. 14. The legislative body of a political subdivision may revise a resolution certified under section 10, 12, or 13 of this chapter by adding or deleting proposed parties to the reorganization until all of the political subdivisions named in the resolution have adopted substantially identical reorganization resolutions.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-19. Consideration of Reorganization Plan by Legislative Bodies

Sec. 19. The legislative body of each of the reorganizing political subdivisions shall provide for the following:
(1) Consideration of a plan of reorganization in the form of a resolution incorporating the plan of reorganization in full or by reference.
(2) Reading of the resolution incorporating the plan of reorganization in at least two (2) separate meetings of the legislative body of the political subdivision.
(3) Conducting a public hearing on the plan of reorganization:
(A) not sooner than five (5) days after notice of the public hearing is published under IC 5-3-1; and
(B) before the legislative body takes final action on the resolution to adopt the plan of reorganization.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.202-2013, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-20. Actions by Legislative Bodies on Reorganization Plan

Sec. 20. At a public hearing on a plan of reorganization conducted under section 19 of this chapter, or in a public meeting held not more than thirty (30) days after the public hearing concludes, a legislative body of a reorganizing political subdivision shall do one (1) of the following:
(1) Adopt the plan of reorganization.
(2) Adopt the plan of reorganization with modifications.
(3) Reject the plan of reorganization.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.202-2013, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-21. Modifications to Reorganization Plan

Sec. 21. Any modifications in a plan of reorganization that are adopted by a legislative body of a reorganizing political subdivision must be adopted by the legislative body of each of the reorganizing political subdivisions before the modifications are effective.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-22. Action by Legislative Bodies on Revised Reorganization Plan

Sec. 22. The legislative body of each reorganizing political subdivision shall take any of the actions described in section 20 of this chapter on a revised plan of reorganization and each resolution modifying a plan of reorganization or revised plan of reorganization in the same manner as the legislative body may take action on the initially submitted plan of reorganization.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.202-2013, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-23. Certification by Legislative Bodies of Final Action

Sec. 23. The legislative body of a reorganizing political subdivision shall certify the legislative body's final action on a plan of reorganization or revised plan of reorganization, as modified by the legislative body, in the manner prescribed by the department of local government finance, to the following:
(1) The clerk of each reorganizing political subdivision.
(2) The county fiscal officer of each county in which a reorganizing political subdivision is located.
(3) The county recorder of each county in which a reorganizing political subdivision is located.
(4) The county voter registration office of each county in which a reorganizing political subdivision is located.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.202-2013, SEC.14; P.L.216-2015, SEC.41.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-23.5. Failure to Adopt Reorganization Plan; Petition Requesting a Public Question

Sec. 23.5. This section does not apply to a final plan of reorganization that is adopted and rescinded by the legislative body of a political subdivision under section 27.5 of this chapter. If the legislative bodies of all political subdivisions that have been presented with (before January 1, 2014) an initial plan of reorganization prepared under section 18 of this chapter or that have prepared (after December 31, 2013) an initial plan of reorganization under section 18 of this chapter, have not adopted a final plan of reorganization within one (1) year after the initial plan of reorganization is presented, the registered voters of a political subdivision in which the initial plan of reorganization was presented to a legislative body (before January 1, 2014) or prepared by a legislative body (after December 31, 2013) but not adopted may submit a petition to the clerk of the circuit court approving a final plan of reorganization and requesting that a public question be held on the final plan of reorganization. The petition must be submitted not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date that is one (1) year after the initial plan of reorganization was presented to the legislative body (before January 1, 2014) or prepared by the legislative body (after December 31, 2013). A petition submitted after December 31, 2013, must meet the requirements of section 11(a)(3) of this chapter. In certifying the number of voters, the clerk shall disregard any signature on the petition that is dated under section 11(a)(3)(D) of this chapter more than one hundred eighty (180) days before the date the petition was filed with the clerk. If the petition is signed by at least ten percent (10%) of the voters of the political subdivision, as determined by the vote cast in the political subdivision for secretary of state at the most recent general election:
(1) the political subdivision is considered to have approved the holding of the public question on the final plan of reorganization, notwithstanding the vote by the legislative body rejecting the final plan of reorganization; and
(2) the clerk of the circuit court shall certify approval of the final plan of the reorganization and the holding of the public question in the manner specified in section 23 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.202-2013, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 36. Local Government › Article 1.5. Government Modernization › Chapter 4. Reorganization by Referendum › 36-1.5-4-24. Filing of Reorganization Plan

Sec. 24. The legislative body of the reorganizing political subdivision with the largest population shall provide for a certified copy of the plan of reorganization to be filed with each of the following at the same time certifications are made under section 23 of this chapter:
(1) The county recorder of each county in which a reorganizing political subdivision is located.
(2) The department of local government finance.
(3) If any of the reorganizing political subdivisions is a school corporation, the department of education.
(4) If the plan of reorganization changes any election district or abolishes an elected office, the clerk of the circuit court in each county affected by the election district or elected office.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.