§ 10-18-3-1 — Authority to erect memorials; establishing memorial

(a) Counties and cities may provide and
maintain a suitable memorial to commemorate the:
(1) courage, valor, and sacrifice of the members of the armed
forces who served the United States in World War I or World War
II; and
(2) faithful, loyal, and self-sacrificing service rendered by others
to our country in those wars.
(b) A proceeding for the establishment and maintenance of
memorials initiated under the provisions of another law may be
continued and completed under this chapter without compliance with
sections 2 through 5 of this chapter if the board of commissioners of
the county or common council of the city has:
(1) determined to proceed with the memorial; and
(2) published notice of the determination.
(c) Before proceeding under this chapter, the board of
commissioners or common council shall:
(1) by resolution, declare its intention to establish and maintain a
memorial; and
(2) appoint a board of trustees in accordance with section 6 of this
chapter.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-5-1.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.