Ind. Code § 8-1-11.1-3.1
In addition to the other powers specified by this chapter and notwithstanding IC 8-1.5-3-1 , the board of directors for utilities has all rights and powers conferred on a municipally owned utility by IC 8-1.5-3-4 (b), IC 8-1.5-3-6 , and IC 8-1.5-3-7 . Furthermore, the board of directors for utilities shall operate as both the board and the municipal legislative body for the purposes of IC 8-1.5-3-8 .
As added by Acts 1982, P.L.74, SEC.4.