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14-27-9-2. Objections; Appeals

Sec. 2. (a) The board shall hear an objection offered by an affected landowner to the assessment for repairs within ten (10) days of the posting under section 1 of this chapter. (b) An affected landowner may appeal the assessment to the circuit court, superior court, or probate court of the county within ten (10) […]

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 […]

14-27-9-3. Filing of Assessments and Placement on Tax Duplicate

Sec. 3. (a) The board of directors of the corporation shall file a statement of the repair assessments with the county auditor. The assessments are a lien upon filing. (b) The county auditor shall do the following: (1) Draw a warrant for the total amount of the repair assessments payable to the treasurer of the […]

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 […]

14-27-8-1. 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.