§ 36-11-3-9 — Findings and recommendations of hearing officer; matters to be considered by the hearing officer

(a) After the hearing on the proposed
establishment or dissolution of the district, which may be adjourned
periodically, the hearing officer shall make findings and
recommendations as to whether:
(1) the establishment of the district should be:
(A) approved;
(B) approved with modifications; or
(C) denied; or
(2) the dissolution of the district should be:
(A) approved; or
(B) denied.
(b) The hearing officer shall consider, at a minimum, the following
in making findings and recommendations concerning the establishment
of a proposed district:
(1) Whether the proposed district complies with the conditions of
this chapter for establishment of a district.
(2) Whether the proposed district appears capable of
accomplishing its purpose or purposes in an economically feasible
manner.
(c) The hearing officer shall consider, at a minimum, whether the
district is needed in making findings and recommendations concerning
the proposed dissolution of a district.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.161-2002, SEC.2 and P.L.172-2002, SEC.7.