(a) (1) When Presented. - A defendant shall serve his answer within 30 days after service of the summons and complaint upon him.The parties thus served shall, within 30 days of service, file the requested statements setting out the party's present position on the following: (1). This article describes various legal requirements that affect elected and appointed local governing boards. Generally, you must file the petition within 30 days of when you receive the final decision from Step 4. A city that wishes to amend its charter has the choice of either using the charter change statute or asking the General Assembly to make the change. (a) When the House of Representatives and the Senate adjourn on. Report the injury to the employer, orally and in writing, immediately and in any event within 30 days. Shall be filled within thirty (30) days following the creation of the vacancy. The appointment, the member shall be allowed up to 30 days to bring the taxes current.