Indiana § 20-26-3-7 - Unavailable powers
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 20-26-3-7 — Unavailable powers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-26-3-7. Unavailable powers
Sec. 7. A school corporation does not have any of the following powers:
(1) Powers expressly prohibited of a unit under IC 36-1-3-8.
(2) Power for eminent domain, unless specifically authorized by statute.
(3) Power to prescribe a civil penalty or a fine.
(4) Power to adopt ordinances.
(5) Power to require the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents relative to matters being considered, unless specifically authorized by statute.
(6) Power to exercise powers outside the boundaries of the school corporation, unless authorized by statute through a joint agreement or otherwise.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-1.5-7.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10.
IC 20-26-4Chapter 4. Organization and Operation of Governing Body
20-26-4-1Organization; treasurer; duties; electronic funds transfer; executive secretary 20-26-4-2Oath of members 20-26-4-3Regular, statutory, and special meetings 20-26-4-4Repealed 20-26-4-4.5School board vacancy because of member's death 20-26-4-5School corporation financial personnel bond requirements 20-26-4-6Repealed 20-26-4-7Compensation of governing body members 20-26-4-8Approval of contracts 20-26-4-9Disqualification on basis of age prohibited 20-26-4-10Property ownership not qualification 20-26-4-11Ineligibility of teachers and noncertificated employees
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 20-26-3-7
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Section 20-26-3-7 ("Unavailable powers") 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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