Article 1 - Home Rule 

1-1-1 Chapter 1: Quorum

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A majority of the elected members of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen constitutes a quorum.

1-1-2 Chapter 2: Majority Vote

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A majority vote is required to pass an ordinance pursuant to the "Home Rule" power.

1-1-3 Chapter 3: Adoption of Ordinances

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An ordinance adopted pursuant to the "Home Rule" provisions is considered adopted when it is signed by the president of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen.

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An ordinance prescribing a penalty for forfeiture for a violation must, before it takes effect, be published once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks, according to I.C. 5-3-1 et seq.

1-1-4 Chapter 4: Passage of Ordinance on Day of Introduction

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Unanimous consent of all Commissioners present is required to pass an Ordinance on the same day or at the same meeting at which it is introduced.

1-1-5 Chapter 5: Recording of Ordinances

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Within a reasonable time after an Ordinance is adopted, the County Auditor shall record it in a book kept for that purpose. The record must include the signature of the president of the Board of Commissioners of Allen County, and the attestation of the Auditor.

Disclaimer

This version of the Allen County Code is an unofficial copy of the Code converted from a paper copy provided by the Allen County Attorney. Updates are added by IPFW Helmke library as received. Contact the issuing agency or the county attorney for the definitive edition.