Sec. 10. (a) If, after the hearing and consideration of the factors set forth in section 7(a) of this chapter, the board determines that a petition to change the boundaries of a district should not be denied, the board shall, when appropriate, do the following:

(1) Record the determination.

(2) Define, by metes and bounds or by legal subdivisions, the territory to be included in the proposed reconfigured district.

(3) In consultation with the petitioners, establish a name for the proposed reconfigured district.

(4) Not more than sixty (60) days after recording the determination, give due notice that an election, by secret ballot, will be held on the local public question set forth in the petition.

(5) Prescribe appropriate procedures for the conduct of the election and the determination of the eligibility of voters.

(6) Supervise the conduct of the election.

(7) Publish the results of the election.

(8) Pay all expenses arising from the issuance of notices and the holding of the election.

     (b) If, after the hearing and consideration of the factors set forth in section 7(b) of this chapter, the board determines that a petition to dissolve a district should not be denied, the board shall, when appropriate, do the following:

(1) Record the determination.

(2) Not more than sixty (60) days after recording the determination, give due notice that an election, by secret ballot, will be held on the local public question set forth in the petition.

(3) Prescribe appropriate procedures for the conduct of the election and the determination of the eligibility of voters.

(4) Supervise the conduct of the election.

(5) Publish the results of the election.

(6) Pay all expenses arising from the issuance of notices and the holding of the election.

As added by P.L.136-1997, SEC.35.