Sec. 5. A town becomes a city under this chapter on January 1 after the first election of city officers under section 4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.111-2005, SEC.2.
Effective date of status change
Ind. Code § 36-4-1.5-5, under Changing a Town Into a City.
Ind. Code § 36-4-1.5-5