CHAPTER 7. PROCEDURE FOR LIBRARIES

IC 32-24-7
    Chapter 7. Procedure for Libraries

IC 32-24-7-1
Application of chapter
    Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the exercise of eminent domain bya library board (as defined in IC 36-12-1-3). Notwithstanding anyother law, a library board may exercise eminent domain only if itcomplies with this chapter.
As added by P.L.163-2006, SEC.18.

IC 32-24-7-2
Adoption of resolution by certain legislative bodies
    Sec. 2. A library board may exercise eminent domain only if one(1) of the following legislative bodies adopts a resolution specificallyauthorizing the library board to exercise eminent domain over aparticular parcel of land for a specific purpose:
        (1) If the library district is located entirely within the corporateboundaries of a municipality, the legislative body of themunicipality.
        (2) If the library district:
            (A) is not described by subdivision (1); and
            (B) is located entirely within the boundaries of a township;
        the legislative body of the township.
        (3) If the library district is not described by subdivision (1) or(2), the legislative body of each county in which the librarydistrict is located.
As added by P.L.163-2006, SEC.18.

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Contents of resolution
    Sec. 3. The resolution described in section 2 of this chapter mustspecifically describe:
        (1) the parcel of land that the library board seeks to acquire byexercising eminent domain;
        (2) the purpose for which the parcel of land is to be acquired;and
        (3) why the exercise of eminent domain is necessary toaccomplish the library board's purpose.
As added by P.L.163-2006, SEC.18.