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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 12. (a) A two-thirds ( 2/3 ) vote of all the elected members, after unanimous consent of the members present to consider the ordinance, is required to pass an ordinance of a legislative body on the same day or at the same meeting at which it is introduced.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to an ordinance that is:
(1) initiated by a director, board, or commission and does not provide for an appropriation or tax levy or the incurring of any general obligation indebtedness; or
(2) for a reappropriation or transfer of money previously appropriated by the annual budget ordinance.
Such an ordinance may be passed by a majority vote on the same day or at the same meeting at which it is introduced.
(c) Subsection (a) does not apply to a zoning ordinance or amendment to a zoning ordinance that is adopted under IC 36-7.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-3-4-12 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-36-local-government/in-code-sect-36-3-4-12/
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