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.
14-27-8-1. Applicability of Chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies if a public ditch or drain is established and constructed under the order of any of the following: (1) A circuit or superior court. (2) A county executive. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-2 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
14-27-8-2. “District” Defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “district” refers to a drainage maintenance and repair district. [1995 Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
14-27-8-3. “Ditch” or “Drain” Defined
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “ditch” or “drain” includes the following: (1) A main dredge ditch. (2) The lateral ditches: (A) tributary to a main ditch; and (B) constructed as one (1) system of drainage by the use of a dredge machine. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-1.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
14-27-8-4. Petition to Establish District; Filing
Sec. 4. (a) A petition requesting the establishment of a drainage maintenance and repair district under this chapter may not be filed after June 30, 2001. (b) Twenty percent (20%) of the owners of the real property assessed for a ditch or drain who: (1) would benefit by the construction of the ditch or drain; […]
14-27-8-5. Petition to Establish District; Contents
Sec. 5. A petition filed under section 4 of this chapter must do the following: (1) Describe all the land assessed with benefits for the construction or reconstruction of the ditch or drain. (2) State a general description of the ditch or drain that the district is proposed to keep in repair and to properly […]
14-27-8-6. Petition to Establish District; Signature
Sec. 6. If the proposed district includes a city, town, or part of a city or town, the legislative body of the city or town may, after determining whether the city or town and the owners of land located in the city or town that would be included in the proposed district would benefit by […]