(b) Section 5.3 of this chapter applies only to:

1. (1) cities that are not consolidated cities; and

2. (2) towns.

   [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 19-2-1-1; 19-2-1-3 part; 19-2-6-1 part.]

   As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.106. Amended by P.L.37-2022, SEC.1.