36-7-24-1. “Authority”
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “authority” refers to a multiple county juvenile facility authority established under this chapter. As added by P.L.223-1991, SEC.1.
36-7-24-10. Operation and Maintenance of Facilities
Sec. 10. An authority may construct, purchase, lease, or pay operation and maintenance costs of a facility. As added by P.L.223-1991, SEC.1.
36-7-24-11. Leases of Facilities; Establishment of Authority
Sec. 11. A county that is a lessor of a facility or a part of a facility may establish an authority under section 4 of this chapter with a county that is a lessee of a facility or a part of a facility. As added by P.L.223-1991, SEC.1.
36-7-24-2. “Board”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “board” refers to the board of directors of an authority. As added by P.L.223-1991, SEC.1.
36-7-24-3. “Facility”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “facility” refers to the following: (1) A secure facility for juveniles (as defined in IC 31-9-2-115). (2) A shelter care facility for juveniles (as defined in IC 31-9-2-117). As added by P.L.223-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.155; P.L.1-2009, SEC.167.
36-7-24-4. Multiple County Juvenile Facility Authority; Establishment
Sec. 4. (a) A multiple county juvenile facility authority may be established under this chapter by: (1) ordinance of the fiscal body of each county participating in the authority; and (2) ordinance of the executive of each county participating in the authority. (b) An agreement to establish an authority must include the following: (1) More […]
36-7-24-5. Public Body; Exercise of Powers
Sec. 5. An authority is a public body corporate and politic. The exercise of an authority’s powers is an essential governmental function. As added by P.L.223-1991, SEC.1.
36-7-24-6. Board of Directors; Membership; Chair; Executive Director
Sec. 6. (a) The powers of an authority are vested in a board of directors of the authority. The board consists of the following members: (1) The county executive of each county participating in the authority, or the county executive’s designee. (2) A juvenile court judge of each county participating in the authority. However, if […]
36-7-24-7. Quorum; Majority Vote
Sec. 7. A majority of the members of a board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the board is necessary for an action to be taken by the board. As added by P.L.223-1991, SEC.1.
36-7-24-8. Eminent Domain
Sec. 8. With the approval of the executive of the county affected, an authority may exercise the power of eminent domain under IC 32-24-1. As added by P.L.223-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.117.
36-7-24-9. Powers of Authority
Sec. 9. Subject to the terms of the original agreement under section 4 of this chapter, an authority may do the following: (1) Adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws for the conduct of the authority’s business. (2) Accept gifts and grants. (3) Enter into contracts. (4) Sue and be sued. (5) Acquire, own, sell, convey, lease, […]