Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a political subdivision that: (1) has an official web site; and (2) is authorized under IC 5-3-1-2 or another statute to publish a notice on the political subdivision’s Internet web site in accordance with this chapter. As added by P.L.152-2021, SEC.2.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “official web site” means the Internet location designated by a political subdivision as its primary source of information about the political subdivision on the Internet. As added by P.L.152-2021, SEC.2.
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “political subdivision” has the meaning set forth in IC 3-5-2-38. The term includes any administration, agency, authority, board, bureau, commission, committee, council, department, division, institution, office, officer, service, or other similar body of a political subdivision created or established under law. As added by P.L.152-2021, SEC.2.
Sec. 4. (a) A political subdivision that is required by statute to publish notice in a newspaper two (2) or more times may make: (1) the first publication of a notice in a newspaper or newspapers as required under IC 5-3-1-4 or the applicable statute; and (2) if the political subdivision maintains an official web […]
Sec. 5. The notice must: (1) be in a location on the official web site where the notice is easily accessible and identifiable; and (2) remain on the official web site not less than seven (7) days after the last posting date required by law has expired. As added by P.L.152-2021, SEC.2.
Sec. 6. (a) The political subdivision or county, or a contractor that contracts with the political subdivision or county to administer the official web site, shall: (1) create a printed copy of any notice posted on the official web site in a format that includes the date of publication on the first day that the […]
Sec. 7. Proof of publication of an electronically published notice for the purpose of complying with public notice requirements is satisfied and considered conclusive upon the provision of the proof of publication described in section 6 of this chapter: (1) executed by the official designated as responsible for the electronic publication under section 8 of […]
Sec. 8. The political subdivision shall: (1) designate an official of the political subdivision to be responsible for electronic publications; and (2) post the official’s name and contact information on the official web site. As added by P.L.152-2021, SEC.2.
Sec. 9. IC 5-3-1-2.3 and any other provision regarding an error or omission in a notice published in a newspaper also apply to the electronic publication of a notice made in accordance with this chapter. As added by P.L.152-2021, SEC.2.
