Purpose
Ind. Code § 36-1.5-1-1
in effectSec. 1. The purpose of this article is to do the following:
(1) Grant broad powers to enable political subdivisions to operate more efficiently by eliminating restrictions under existing law that:
(A) impede the economy of operation of;
(B) interfere with the ease of administration of;
(C) inhibit cooperation among; and
(D) thwart better government by;
political subdivisions.
(2) Encourage efficiency by and cooperation among political subdivisions to:
(A) reduce reliance on property taxes; and
(B) enhance the ability of political subdivisions to provide critical and necessary services.
(3) Strengthen the financial condition of state government.
As added by P.L.186-2006, SEC.4.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/36Fetched: 10/17/2026