Ind. Code ch. 36-6-4.5

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Ind. Code § 36-6-4.5-1 "Violation"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "violation" means a violation set forth in, or a violation of any duty set forth under: (1) IC 5-8-1-35(a)(1) or IC 5-8-1-35(a)(2); (2) IC 5-11-13-3; (3) IC 36-6-4-3(12), IC 36-6-4-3(13), or IC 36-6-4-3(14); (4) IC 36-6-4-5; or (5) IC 36-6-4-17(b). As added by P.L.24-2022, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 36-6-4.5-2 Action to remove township executive

Sec. 2. An action to remove a township executive from office under IC 5-8-1-35 for committing a violation may be initiated as set forth in this chapter. As added by P.L.24-2022, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 36-6-4.5-3 Township legislative body; initiating removal of township executive; resolution; public hearing

Sec. 3. The township legislative body may initiate the removal of a township executive from office by adopting a resolution. At least one (1) public hearing must be held by the township legislative body on the resolution at least ten (10) business days before the resolution is adopted. The resolution must contain a concise statement of the underlying basic facts that support the township legislative body's finding that the township executive committed a violation. As added by P.L.24-2022, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 36-6-4.5-4 Township legislative body; resolution filing requirements

Sec. 4. The township legislative body must file the resolution with the county executive of the county in which the township is located not later than ten (10) business days after the date the resolution is adopted by the township legislative body or the resolution is void. As added by P.L.24-2022, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 36-6-4.5-5 County executive; petitioning court; public hearing; resolution

Sec. 5. (a) Upon receiving a resolution timely filed under section 4 of this chapter, the county executive may initiate the process of petitioning a court to remove the township executive from office under IC 5-8-1-35 by adopting a resolution. (b) At least one (1) public hearing must be held by the county executive on the resolution at least ten (10) business days before the resolution is adopted. The resolution must contain a concise statement of the underlying basic facts that support the county executive's finding that the township executive committed a violation. As added by P.L.24-2022, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 36-6-4.5-6 County executive; adopting resolution

Sec. 6. In the case of a county that: (1) has a consolidated city, the resolution must be adopted by the county executive; or (2) does not have a consolidated city, the resolution must be adopted by an affirmative vote of at least a majority of all members of the county executive. As added by P.L.24-2022, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 36-6-4.5-7 County executive; certifying resolution

Sec. 7. The county executive shall certify the resolution to: (1) the county fiscal body; (2) the township legislative body; (3) the township executive; and (4) the clerk of the court in which the action is filed under IC 5-8-1-35; not later than ten (10) days after the date the resolution is adopted or the resolution is void. As added by P.L.24-2022, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 36-6-4.5-8 County fiscal body; petitioning court; public hearing; resolution

Sec. 8. (a) Upon receiving a resolution certified by the county executive under section 7 of this chapter, the county fiscal body may adopt a resolution to initiate the process of petitioning a court to remove the township executive from office under IC 5-8-1-35. (b) At least one (1) public hearing must be held by the county fiscal body on the resolution at least ten (10) business days before the resolution is adopted. The resolution must contain a concise statement of the underlying basic facts that support the county fiscal body's finding that the township executive committed a violation. The finding and statement of underlying basic facts supporting the finding must be identical to those in the resolution adopted by the county executive. (c) The resolution must be adopted by an affirmative vote of at least: (1) five (5) members, in the case of a county fiscal body under IC 36-2-3-2(a); (2) seven (7) members, in the case of a county fiscal body under IC 36-2-3-2(b); or (3) seventeen (17) members, in the case of a county fiscal body of a county that has a consolidated city under IC 36-3-4-2. (d) The county fiscal body shall certify the resolution to: (1) the county executive; (2) the township legislative body; (3) the township executive; and (4) the clerk of the court in which the action is filed under IC 5-8-1-35; not later than ten (10) days after the resolution is adopted, or the resolution is void. As added by P.L.24-2022, SEC.6.

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