Ind. Code ch. 14-32-4

Ind. Code ch. 14-32-4
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Ind. Code § 14-32-4-1 Number and qualifications

Sec. 1. (a) The governing body of a district consists of five (5) supervisors as follows: (1) Two (2) who are appointed. (2) Three (3) who are elected. (b) To hold the position of elected supervisor, an individual: (1) must be an occupier of a tract of land that is located within the district; (2) must maintain the individual's permanent residence within the district; (3) must be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties that this article imposes on supervisors; and (4) must complete training provided by the division of soil conservation within a year of being placed on the governing body of a district. (c) To hold the position of appointed supervisor, an individual: (1) must be of voting age; (2) must maintain the individual's permanent residence within the district; (3) must be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties that this article imposes on supervisors; and (4) must complete training provided by the division of soil conservation within a year of being placed on the governing body of a district. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(a).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.15; P.L.175-2006, SEC.10; P.L.129-2011, SEC.2; P.L.14-2026, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-2 Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-6 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.136-1997, SEC.43.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-3 Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-6 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.136-1997, SEC.43.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-4 Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-6 part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.136-1997, SEC.43.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-5 Repealed

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citations: 13-3-1-6 part; 13-3-1-7(b).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Repealed by P.L.136-1997, SEC.43.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-6 Annual meeting; agenda

Sec. 6. (a) During the first quarter of each calendar year, each district shall hold an annual meeting of all land occupiers in the district. The meeting shall be held on a date designated by the supervisors. The supervisors shall give due notice of the time and place of the meeting. (b) At the meeting: (1) the supervisors shall make a full and an accurate report of the activities and financial affairs of the district since the previous annual meeting; and (2) an election shall be conducted by the land occupiers present to elect one (1) supervisor to a three (3) year term of office beginning on the date of the meeting. (c) Each district shall provide a copy of its annual report to the local governing body, the public, and the division of soil conservation at the district's annual meeting. A district shall also make the report available, upon request, to: (1) other cooperating agencies; (2) residents of the district; and (3) any other individual or entity that requests a copy of the annual report. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(c).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.16; P.L.129-2011, SEC.3; P.L.14-2026, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-7 Election committee; composition and annual meeting

Sec. 7. (a) The election held at the annual meeting of land occupiers shall be conducted by an election committee appointed under this section. (b) Not later than October 31, the district chairman shall do the following: (1) Appoint an election committee made up of a supervisor as chairman and two (2) citizens who reside in the county. (2) Submit the names of the committee members to the board by November 1. Associate supervisors and staff of the division of soil conservation shall not serve on the election committee. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(g) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.17; P.L.14-2026, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-8 Election committee duties

Sec. 8. (a) The election committee appointed under section 7 of this chapter shall do the following: (1) Select qualified individuals as prospective nominees to fill any vacancies that exist among the elected supervisors of the district. (2) Contact and ascertain the willingness and ability of each individual to serve if elected. (3) Submit the list of nominees with the qualifications for certification and printing of a sample ballot to the board by December 1. (4) Place the names of the prospective nominees selected under subdivisions (1) and (2) in nomination at the meeting and provide an opportunity for additional nominations to be made from the floor. (5) After nominations are closed: (A) if only one (1) candidate is nominated, allow for the election of the sole candidate by the land occupiers by a show of hands; and (B) if more than one (1) candidate is nominated, distribute a ballot to each land occupier present at the meeting. (6) If a ballot is distributed, collect and count the ballots after each land occupier present at the meeting has had an opportunity to vote. (7) Report the results of the election to the chairman. (b) If an election committee does not fulfill the requirements of subsection (a): (1) no election shall be held; and (2) the governing body of a district shall fill the positions in the manner described by section 13 of this chapter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(g) part.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.18; P.L.175-2006, SEC.11; P.L.129-2011, SEC.4; P.L.14-2026, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-9 Election results

Sec. 9. (a) If a tie vote occurs in an election held at an annual meeting under this chapter, voting shall continue until the tie is broken. (b) The individual receiving the highest number of votes is elected a supervisor for the three (3) year term. If there is also a vacancy to fill an unexpired term of an elected supervisor, the individual receiving the second highest number of votes is elected to fill the unexpired term. (c) The chairman shall announce the individuals who have been elected and report the election results to the board. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(h).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.19.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-10 Appointed supervisor; term; filling position upon expiration of term

Sec. 10. (a) The term of an appointed supervisor is three (3) years. (b) Before the term of an appointed supervisor expires, the supervisor's position shall be filled as follows: (1) Not later than November 1, the district supervisors shall recommend to the board in writing one (1) or more individuals qualified to fill the position. (2) At the first board meeting held after the board receives a recommendation under subdivision (1), the board shall act upon the recommendation. (3) The board shall notify the supervisors of the appointment made by the board. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(i).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-10.5 Appointment of associate supervisors

Sec. 10.5. (a) The governing body of a district may appoint associate supervisors to assist in performing duties in each district. (b) Associate supervisors are nonvoting members of the governing body of a district and may not hold officer positions on the governing body of a district. (c) Associate supervisors may be reimbursed for approved expenses but are not entitled to per diem. As added by P.L.175-2006, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.14-2026, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-11 Oath of office

Sec. 11. Newly elected and appointed supervisors shall assume the duties of office upon signing an oath of office at the conclusion of the annual meeting of the district. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(j).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.21.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-12 Successor to supervisor

Sec. 12. A supervisor holds office until the supervisor's successor has been elected or appointed and qualified. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(e).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-13 Elected supervisor; vacancy

Sec. 13. (a) If a vacancy in the position of elected supervisor occurs during the district's operating year: (1) the district supervisors shall, within thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs, recommend to the board in writing one (1) or more individuals qualified to fill the position; (2) at the first board meeting held after the board receives a recommendation under subdivision (1), the board shall act upon the recommendation and appoint an individual to temporarily fill the vacancy; and (3) the board shall notify the supervisors of the appointment made by the board. (b) The individual appointed to temporarily fill a vacancy under subsection (a) shall serve until the district's next annual meeting. (c) At the annual meeting immediately following the appointment of an individual to temporarily fill a vacant elected supervisor's position, the position shall be filled through the regular election procedure set forth in sections 6 through 9 of this chapter. (d) If three (3) or more vacant unexpired terms occur simultaneously in the district, the board shall make appointments to fill the vacancies. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(f).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.22; P.L.14-2026, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-13.5 Appointed supervisor; vacancy

Sec. 13.5. (a) If a vacancy in the position of appointed supervisor occurs during a district's operating year: (1) the district supervisors shall, within thirty (30) days after the vacancy occurs, recommend to the board in writing one (1) or more individuals qualified to fill the position; (2) at the first board meeting held after the board receives a recommendation under subdivision (1), the board shall act upon the recommendation; and (3) the board shall notify the supervisors of the appointment made by the board. (b) The individual appointed to fill a vacant appointed supervisor position under subsection (a) shall serve the unexpired term of the individual's predecessor. (c) At the expiration of the term of a supervisor appointed under this section, the position of appointed supervisor shall be filled through the regular appointment procedure set forth in section 10 of this chapter. As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-14 Chairman

Sec. 14. The supervisors shall designate a chairman and may change the designation. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(d).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-15 Removal of supervisor

Sec. 15. The board may, upon notice and a hearing, remove a supervisor for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, but for no other reason. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(k).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-16 Quorum

Sec. 16. A majority of the supervisors constitutes a quorum and the concurrence of a majority of the supervisors is required for the determination of any matter. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(l).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-17 Travel expenses and per diem salary

Sec. 17. (a) A supervisor may be paid a salary per diem for any part of a day that the supervisor is engaged in the official business of the district in any amount not to exceed the salary per diem that may be paid by the state under IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). (b) A supervisor may also receive for travel, lodging, meals, and other expenses any amount not to exceed the amount a county employee of the county in which the supervisor resides is entitled to receive under the policies and procedures established by the county. (c) All amounts under this section shall be fixed by the supervisors of each district and paid from money of the district. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(m).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-18 Personnel

Sec. 18. (a) The supervisors of a district: (1) may employ necessary personnel, subject to IC 36-2-5-3 and IC 36-2-5-7; and (2) shall: (A) determine the qualifications and duties of the personnel; and (B) provide supervision to personnel. (b) In any district except a district containing a consolidated city, an employee of the district: (1) is considered to be an employee of the county in which the employee works, except as provided in subsection (c); and (2) is eligible for and shall be included in all fringe benefit programs provided for employees of the county. (c) An employee of a district whose position is funded entirely from sources outside the county in which the employee works solely on the basis of the funding of the employee's position is not considered an employee of the county. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(n).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.24; P.L.129-2011, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-19 Legal counsel

Sec. 19. (a) The supervisors and employees of a district are subject to IC 34-13-3. (b) The supervisors of a district may employ their own counsel and legal staff. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(o).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.25; P.L.1-1998, SEC.111.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-20 Delegation of powers and duties

Sec. 20. The supervisors may delegate the powers and duties that the supervisors consider proper to any of the following: (1) The chairman. (2) Any number of supervisors. (3) Any number of agents or employees. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(p).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-21 Information concerning supervisors' activities

Sec. 21. The supervisors of a district shall furnish to the board, upon request, copies of rules, contracts, forms, and other information concerning the activities of the supervisors that the board requires in the performance of duties under this article. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(q).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.26.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-22 Duties of supervisors

Sec. 22. The supervisors of a district shall do the following: (1) Provide for the execution of surety bonds for all district employees and officers who are entrusted with money or property. (2) Provide for the keeping of a full and accurate record of all district proceedings and of all district resolutions and orders issued or adopted. (3) Provide for an annual audit of the accounts of receipts and disbursements of the district. (4) Provide a copy of each annual financial statement of the district to the board not later than March 31. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(r).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.136-1997, SEC.27; P.L.175-2006, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-23 Municipality or county designating representative

Sec. 23. The supervisors may invite the legislative body of a municipality or county located near the territory comprised within the district to designate a representative to advise and consult with the supervisors on all questions of program and policy that affect the property, water supply, or other interests of the municipality or county. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-1-7(s).] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.25.

Ind. Code § 14-32-4-24 Approval of claims

Sec. 24. (a) Claims against a district must be allowed and approved by the governing body of the district before payment by the district's fiscal officer. However, the governing body may, subject to review and approval at the governing body's next regular meeting, authorize the following: (1) Payroll. (2) Insurance premiums. (3) Utility payments. (4) Bulk mailing fees. (5) Maintenance agreements and service agreements. (6) Lease agreements and rental agreements. (7) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances. (8) Recurring or periodic expenses specifically authorized by a resolution adopted at a governing body meeting. (b) Each payment under this section must be certified by the district's fiscal officer. The certification must be on a form prescribed by the state board of accounts. As added by P.L.52-2010, SEC.1.
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