14-27-8-24. Dissolution of District; Authority
Sec. 24. A district established under this chapter or under IC 13-2-21 (before its repeal) may be dissolved by order of the court that established the district in accordance with: (1) IC 36-9-27-27; or (2) section 25 of this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-7(a).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
14-27-8-25. Dissolution of District; Petition
Sec. 25. (a) The court shall dissolve the district if it is shown that a petition for dissolution contains either of the following: (1) The names of a majority of the drainage commissioners. (2) The names of: (A) the owners of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the acreage described within the district; and (B) the […]
14-27-8-12. Drainage Commissioners; Terms
Sec. 12. (a) The initial drainage commissioners serve for terms designated by the board of commissioners of the county as follows: (1) One (1) drainage commissioner for one (1) year. (2) One (1) drainage commissioner for two (2) years. (3) One (1) drainage commissioner for three (3) years. (b) Upon the expiration of the initial […]
14-27-8-13. Drainage Commissioners; Oath
Sec. 13. Before entering upon the discharge of their duties, the drainage commissioners shall take and subscribe an oath to do the following: (1) Faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of office without favor or partiality. (2) Give a true account of their work to the board of county commissioners whenever required to do so […]
14-27-8-14. Drainage Commissioners; Chairman; Secretary
Sec. 14. The drainage commissioners: (1) shall elect one (1) of the drainage commissioners chairman; and (2) may elect one (1) of the drainage commissioners secretary. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-6(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
14-27-8-15. Drainage Commissioners; Quorum
Sec. 15. A majority of the drainage commissioners constitutes a quorum. A quorum is sufficient in any matter within their duties as drainage commissioners. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-6(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
14-27-8-16. Drainage Commissioners; Filling of Vacancies; Removal
Sec. 16. (a) Upon the death or removal from the county of a drainage commissioner, the board of commissioners of the county shall appoint a successor. (b) A drainage commissioner is subject to removal for cause upon written charges filed against the drainage commissioner in the circuit court, superior court, or probate court. [Pre-1995 Recodification […]
14-27-8-17. Drainage Commissioners; per Diem Compensation and Traveling Expenses
Sec. 17. (a) A drainage commissioner serves without salary, but is entitled to be paid from the drainage maintenance fund twenty-five dollars ($25) per day, not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) annually, for every day the drainage commissioner is actively and necessarily employed in the following: (1) Going over the district for the purpose […]
14-27-8-18. Maintenance of Ditches and Drains; Labor and Materials
Sec. 18. (a) The drainage commissioners: (1) shall at all times keep and maintain the dredge ditch and drain in proper condition; and (2) may, subject to subsection (b), hire all labor, purchase all material, and do all acts that are necessary and incident to maintaining the ditch and drain. (b) An obligation may not […]
14-27-8-19. Records of Expenses; Warrants
Sec. 19. (a) The drainage commissioners shall do the following: (1) Keep a complete record of their proceedings and note in the record all expenses incurred in the maintenance and repair of the ditch and drain. (2) File with the county auditor an itemized statement showing the costs and expenses of the maintenance, and specifying […]