Indiana Code Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources § 14-33-5.4-7

Sec. 7. (a) At the close of an election, the clerks appointed under section 3(h) of this chapter shall count the ballots cast and make a report of the results.  The secretary of the district shall record the results reported by the clerks in the records of the district.

(b) After the results are reported and recorded under subsection (a), the chairman of the board of directors shall declare the successful nominees elected, and each elected director is entitled to and shall assume all duties of the office to which the nominee was elected at midnight the night of the election or as soon as possible thereafter.