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Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-6-1.5-8

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 8. On the date a merger takes effect:

(1) the former township governments are abolished as separate entities;

(2) each township subject to the merger retains its geographical boundaries and its name;

(3) the territory of the new township government includes all the territory that comprised the territories of the former township governments before the merger;

(4) the agencies of the former township governments are abolished;

(5) the functions of the abolished agencies are assigned to agencies of the new township government;

(6) the:

(A) property;

(B) records;

(C) personnel;

(D) rights;  and

(E) liabilities;

related to the functions of the abolished agencies are assigned to agencies of the new township government;  and

(7) any bonds and other indebtedness of, or assumed by, the former township governments are transferred to the new township government.

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