36-7-7.7-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to an eligible political subdivision located within the metropolitan planning area of the MPO. As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.1.

36-7-7.7-10. Executive Director

Sec. 10. After review and recommendation by the executive board, the MPO may appoint an executive director, who serves at the pleasure of the MPO. As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.1.

36-7-7.7-11. Comprehensive Asset Management Report

Sec. 11. Before October 1, 2021, the MPO shall do the following: (1) Develop a comprehensive asset management report, in collaboration with the Indiana department of transportation centralized electronic statewide asset management data base developed under IC 8-14-3-3, which analyzes and compiles the transportation asset management plans of each eligible political subdivision that is a […]

36-7-7.7-2. Definitions

Sec. 2. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter: (1) “Eligible political subdivision” means any of the following: (A) A county. (B) A municipality. (C) An urban mass transportation system (as described in IC 36-9-4). (2) “Metropolitan planning area” of the MPO means the aggregate geographic territory of the following political subdivisions: (A) A county […]

36-7-7.7-3. Establishment

Sec. 3. The Indianapolis metropolitan planning organization is established. As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.1.

36-7-7.7-4. Members

Sec. 4. (a) An eligible political subdivision that: (1) is not a member of the MPO; and (2) is in a county adjacent to a county that: (A) is a member of the MPO; or (B) contains a member of the MPO; may join the MPO under this chapter. (b) An eligible political subdivision described […]

36-7-7.7-5. Purpose

Sec. 5. The purpose of the MPO is to institute and maintain a comprehensive planning and programming process for transportation policy and to assist the central Indiana regional development authority in carrying out its duties under IC 36-7.7. The MPO shall coordinate its activities with all member units in the counties and the member units […]

36-7-7.7-6. Withdrawal

Sec. 6. (a) This section applies to any eligible political subdivision authorized to join the MPO under section 4 of this chapter. (b) An eligible political subdivision described in subsection (a) may withdraw from the MPO without the approval of the MPO. However, the withdrawal of a county does not affect the membership of eligible […]

36-7-7.7-7. Policy Board

Sec. 7. (a) Each eligible political subdivision described in section 2 of this chapter and each eligible political subdivision that joins the MPO under section 4 of this chapter is considered a member of the MPO. (b) The highest ranking elected official, executive director, or board president of each MPO member shall serve on the […]

36-7-7.7-8. Bylaws and Rules; Record Keeping

Sec. 8. The MPO may adopt bylaws and rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations. The MPO’s record is a public record. As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.1.

36-7-7.7-9. Powers and Duties

Sec. 9. The MPO may perform any function or duty necessary to carry out the purposes authorized by 23 CFR 450.300 through 23 CFR 450.340 or in support of the purposes of the central Indiana regional development authority authorized by IC 36-7.7. As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.1.