§ 36-4-1-8 — Classification change due to population change; applicable laws

(a) Whenever the classification of a city under
section 1 of this chapter changes due to a change in the city's
population, the city shall be governed by the laws applicable to its new
class, except as provided by subsection (b).
(b) The membership of a city legislative body remains unchanged
until the expiration of the terms of its members, despite a change in the
classification of the city for any reason. At the municipal election
preceding the expiration of those terms, the number of members of the
legislative body required by the laws applicable to its new class shall
be elected. The powers, duties, functions, and office of an elected
official of a city shall remain unchanged until the expiration of the term
of the elected official, despite a change in city classification for any
reason.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-2-1-3
part.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by Acts
1981, P.L.44, SEC.40; P.L.209-1999, SEC.2.