Indiana § 36-7-18-21 - Designation of hearing examiners

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§ 36-7-18-21. Designation of hearing examiners

Sec. 21. A housing authority may designate one (1) or more commissioners or other persons to:

(1) conduct examinations and investigations, on behalf of the authority;

(2) hear testimony and take proof under oath at public hearings, on behalf of the authority;

(3) administer oaths;

(4) issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses or the production of books and papers;

(5) issue commissions for the examination of witnesses who are outside Indiana, unable to appear before the authority, or excused from attendance; and

(6) make its findings and recommendations regarding any building or property that is dangerous to the public health, safety, or welfare available to appropriate agencies, including agencies responsible for abating or eliminating nuisances, or for demolishing unsafe or unsanitary structures.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-11-8(g).]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.37.

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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