Sec. 2. (a) A power that may be exercised by an Indiana political subdivision and by one (1) or more other governmental entities may be exercised:

(1) by one (1) or more entities on behalf of others; or

(2) jointly by the entities.

Entities that want to do this must, by ordinance or resolution, enter into a written agreement under section 3 or 9 of this chapter.

     (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), Indiana governmental entities that want only to buy, sell, or exchange services, supplies, or equipment between or among themselves may enter into contracts to do this and follow section 12 of this chapter.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-4-18-3 part; 17-4-18-4 part; 18-5-1-4(a); 18-5-1-4(b); 18-5-1.5-3(a); 18-5-1.5-3(b); 18-5-1.5-7; 18-5-2-1 part; 19-5-25-1 part; Acts 1971, P.L.300, SECTION 3; Acts 1972, P.L.137, SECTION 2.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.