§ 36-5-1.2-2 — Petition to change name; conditions; bond

Indiana § 36-5-1.2-2

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 36: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
• Art. 5: GOVERNMENT OF TOWNS
• Ch. 1.2: Change of Name of a Small Town

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A proceeding to change the name of a town
may be instituted under this chapter by filing with the town
clerk-treasurer a petition that meets the following conditions:
(1) The petition must be signed by a majority of the registered
voters of the town.
(2) The petition must be verified by at least one (1) of the
petitioners.
(3) The petition must contain a statement of the proposed new
name of the town and the reasons to change the town's name.
(4) The petitioners agree to pay all costs and expenses incurred by
the town if the petition is unsuccessful.
(5) The petition must be accompanied by a bond that meets the
following conditions:
(A) The bond is payable to the town.
(B) The bond is for costs and expenses incurred under this
chapter if the petitioners do not pay the costs and expenses.
(C) The bond is satisfactory to the town legislative body.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.258-1993, SEC.1.