IC 3-11-1.5-31: Orders; approval by commission; effective date

Sec. 31. (a) This section applies to a proposed precinct establishment order that requires that a hearing by the commission be conducted under this chapter.

(b) After the election division has reviewed the proposed precinct establishment order, and the order has been revised, if necessary, to comply with this chapter, the commission shall:

(1) approve a proposed precinct establishment order under this section not later than the following January 31; and

(2) order that the precinct establishment order takes effect January 31 of the year in which the municipal election will be held.