Indiana § 36-1-2-9 - "Legislative body"
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 36-1-2-9 — "Legislative body", with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-1-2-9. "Legislative body"
Sec. 9. "Legislative body" means the following:
(1) The board of county commissioners, for a county not subject to IC 36-2-3.5 or IC 36-3-1.
(2) The county council, for a county subject to IC 36-2-3.5.
(3) The city-county council, for a consolidated city or county having a consolidated city.
(4) The common council, for a city other than a consolidated city.
(5) The town council, for a town.
(6) The township board, for a township.
(7) The governing body of any other political subdivision that has a governing body.
(8) The chief executive officer of any other political subdivision that does not have a governing body.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-1.5-2(b).]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.33, SEC.15; P.L.213-1986, SEC.1; P.L.8-1987, SEC.82; P.L.8-1989, SEC.95; P.L.186-2006, SEC.3; P.L.77-2014, SEC.10; P.L.278-2019, SEC.179; P.L.22-2021, SEC.2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 36-1-2-9
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Section 36-1-2-9 (""Legislative body"") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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