1. (a) An eligible political subdivision that:

   1. (1) is not a member of the MPO; and

   2. (2) is in a county adjacent to a county that:

      1. (A) is a member of the MPO; or

      2. (B) contains a member of the MPO;

         may join the MPO under this chapter.

2. (b) An eligible political subdivision described in subsection (a) may join the MPO under this chapter only if:

   1. (1) the governing body of the eligible political subdivision adopts a resolution authorizing the eligible political subdivision to become a member of the MPO; and
   2. (2) the MPO adopts a resolution authorizing the eligible political subdivision to become a member of the MPO.
3. (c) An eligible political subdivision becomes a member of the MPO upon the passage of a resolution under subsection (b)(2) authorizing the eligible political subdivision to become a member of the MPO.
4. (d) The MPO shall notify the governor's office promptly in writing when a new member joins the MPO.

As added by P.L.83-2020, SEC.1.