1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if a public official fails to perform a duty required under this chapter or IC 20-23-16-1 through IC 20-23-16-5 within the time prescribed in this chapter or IC 20-23-16-1 through IC 20-23-16-5 , the omission does not invalidate any proceedings taken by the official.

2. (b) This section:

   1. (1) does not apply to the time within which a county committee must accept jurisdiction of all or part of a school corporation from another county committee following a petition under IC 20-23-16-1 ; and

   2. (2) may not be construed to extend the time within which petitions may be filed by registered voters under this chapter or IC 20-23-16-1 through IC 20-23-16-5 .

      [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-1-24.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.57.