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IN Code § 36-4-7-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 7. City Budget Procedures and Compensation of Officers and Employees|36-4-7-8. Ordinances; Additional Appropriations or Decrease

Sec. 8. After the passage of the appropriation ordinance, the city legislative body may, on the recommendation of the city executive, make further or additional appropriations by ordinance, unless their result is to increase the tax levy set under IC 6-1.1-17. The legislative body may, by ordinance, decrease any appropriation. The executive may, by executive order, decrease the appropriation made for any executive department.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-6.5 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1980, P.L.73, SEC.10.
IN Code § 36-4-7-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 7. City Budget Procedures and Compensation of Officers and Employees|36-4-7-9. Appropriation Ordinance; Items

Sec. 9. An appropriation ordinance must specify, by items, the amount of each appropriation and the department for which it is made.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-3-6 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-4-7-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 7. City Budget Procedures and Compensation of Officers and Employees|36-4-7-10. Preparation of Budgets; Contents; Submission to Legislative Body

Sec. 10. The department budgets prepared under section 6 of this chapter must include the compensation of department heads and must be submitted to the city legislative body under section 7 of this chapter.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6.5-6.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.33, SEC.25.
IN Code § 36-4-7-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 7. City Budget Procedures and Compensation of Officers and Employees|36-4-7-11. Failure to Pass Tax Rate and Appropriation Ordinances; Continuation

Sec. 11. If the city legislative body does not pass the ordinance required by section 7 of this chapter before November 2 of each year, the most recent annual appropriations and annual tax levy are continued for the ensuing budget year.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-4-5.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.176-2002, SEC.9; P.L.169-2006, SEC.55; P.L.113-2010, SEC.122.
IN Code § 36-4-8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 8. Miscellaneous City Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-4-8-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all cities.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-4-8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 8. Miscellaneous City Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-4-8-2. Warrants; Conditions and Purposes of Issuance

Sec. 2. Money may be paid out of the city treasury only on warrant of the city fiscal officer. Unless a statute provides otherwise, the fiscal officer may draw a warrant against a fund of the city only if:(1) an appropriation has been made for that purpose and the appropriation is not exhausted;(2) the warrant is for a salary fixed by statute or ordinance;(3) the warrant is for a claim allowed under section 5 of this chapter;(4) the fiscal officer is ordered to issue the warrant under section 3 of this chapter;(5) the warrant is for payment of a judgment that the city must pay; or(6) the warrant is for interest due on city bonds.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-4-4; 18-1-6-11 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.33, SEC.26; P.L.127-2017, SEC.130.
IN Code § 36-4-8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 8. Miscellaneous City Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-4-8-3. Warrants; Issuance; Order

Sec. 3. (a) A city board or legislative body may order the issuance of warrants for payment of money by the city only at a meeting of the board or legislative body.(b) A city officer who violates this section forfeits the officer's office.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-20-1 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.131.
IN Code § 36-4-8-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 8. Miscellaneous City Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-4-8-4. Claims Against City; Audit; Refusal to Pay

Sec. 4. (a) The city fiscal officer may audit a claim against the city by examining under oath any officer, agent, or employee of the city or any other person. When acting under this section, the fiscal officer has the same powers as the city legislative body in summoning and examining witnesses.(b) If the fiscal officer finds that:(1) the claim includes an item for which no appropriation has been made;(2) there is not a sufficient balance for payment of the claim in the proper fund; or(3) the claim should not be approved for any reason;the fiscal officer may not issue warrants to pay the claim and the fiscal officer shall notify the proper department of the reasons for the fiscal officer's refusal to pay the claim.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-11 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.132.
IN Code § 36-4-8-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 8. Miscellaneous City Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-4-8-5. Claims Against City; Allowance; Violation

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in section 14 of this chapter, a city board or legislative body may allow a claim:(1) only at a meeting of the board or legislative body; and(2) only if the claim was filed in the manner prescribed by IC 5-11-10-2 at least five (5) days before the meeting.(b) A city officer who violates this section forfeits the city officer's office.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-20-1 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.32-1992, SEC.2; P.L.127-2017, SEC.133.
IN Code § 36-4-8-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 8. Miscellaneous City Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-4-8-7. Claims Against City; Issuance of Warrant; Requirements; Certification

Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "claim" means a bill or an invoice submitted for goods or services.(b) Except as provided in section 14 of this chapter, a warrant for payment of a claim against a city may be issued only if the claim is:(1) supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill under IC 5-11-10-1.6;(2) approved by the officer or person receiving the goods or services;(3) filed with the city fiscal officer;(4) audited and certified by the fiscal officer before payment that each invoice is true and correct; and(5) allowed by the city legislative body or the city board having jurisdiction over allowance of the claim.(c) The certification by the fiscal officer under subsection (b)(4) must be on a form prescribed by the state board of accounts.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 5-11-10-2 part; 18-1-6-11 part; 18-1-20-1 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.32-1992, SEC.3; P.L.71-1995, SEC.4; P.L.69-1995, SEC.6.
IN Code § 36-4-8-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 8. Miscellaneous City Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-4-8-8. Compensation for City Officers and Employees; Restrictions

Sec. 8. (a) The compensation fixed for city officers and employees under this title is in full for all governmental services and in lieu of all:(1) fees;(2) penalties;(3) fines;(4) interest;(5) costs;(6) forfeitures;(7) commissions; and(8) percentages;which shall be paid into the city treasury each week.(b) An officer or employee is entitled to receive a salary payment only after the officer or employee presents the city fiscal officer with:(1) a detailed, verified statement of the monies the officer or employee has received since the officer's or employee's most recent statement; and(2) a receipt showing payment of those monies to the fiscal officer.The fiscal officer may prescribe the form of the statement, require officers and employees to submit the statement, and examine persons in regard to the statement.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-6-5 part; 18-2-1-11 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.134.
IN Code § 36-4-8-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 8. Miscellaneous City Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-4-8-9. Vacation Leave; Compensation

Sec. 9. (a) One (1) to three (3) days before the vacation leave period of a city officer or employee begins, the city may pay the officer or employee the amount of compensation the officer or employee will earn while on vacation leave.(b) Compensation for services paid to a salaried city officer or employee pursuant to a fixed schedule set forth in a written contract or salary ordinance shall not be construed as having been paid in advance. Under such an arrangement, the city shall maintain records to verify that actual work is performed for all salary paid.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 5-7-3-2 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.37-1986, SEC.2; P.L.127-2017, SEC.135.
IN Code § 36-4-8-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 8. Miscellaneous City Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-4-8-12. City Works Board; Long Term Contracts; Bond Issuance by a Department; Void Obligations

Sec. 12. (a) This section does not prohibit:(1) the city works board from making long term contracts for utility services under IC 36-9; or(2) a department from issuing bonds or other obligations authorized by law.(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a city department, officer, or employee may not obligate the city to any extent beyond the amount of money appropriated for that department, officer, or employee. An obligation made in violation of this section is void.(c) A city department, officer, or employee may obligate the city beyond the amount of money appropriated for that department, officer, or employee if:(1) the obligation is made under a multi-year interlocal cooperation agreement entered into by the city and one (1) or more political subdivisions or governmental entities under IC 36-1-7; and(2) the agreement described in subdivision (1) is approved by the fiscal body of the city.(d) An obligation described in subsection (c) may be terminated:(1) if the city provides notice of the termination of the obligation at least one (1) year before the termination of the obligation; or(2) the city and the political subdivisions or governmental entities that have entered into the interlocal cooperation agreement otherwise agree to the termination.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-8.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.30-2012, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-4-8-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 8. Miscellaneous City Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-4-8-13. Violations by City Official; Offense; Liability

Sec. 13. A city official who recklessly:(1) issues a bond, certificate, or warrant for the payment of money in excess of an appropriation; or(2) enters into an obligation prohibited by section 12 of this chapter;commits a Class B misdemeanor and is liable on the city official's official bond to any person injured by the city official's actions.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-9.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.136.
IN Code § 36-4-8-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 8. Miscellaneous City Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-4-8-14. Preapproved Payments of Claims

Sec. 14. (a) A city legislative body may adopt an ordinance allowing money to be disbursed for lawful city purposes under this section.(b) Notwithstanding IC 5-11-10, with the prior written approval of the board having jurisdiction over the allowance of claims, the city fiscal officer may make claim payments in advance of board allowance for the following kinds of expenses if the city legislative body has adopted an ordinance under subsection (a):(1) Property or services purchased or leased from the United States government, its agencies, or its political subdivisions.(2) License or permit fees.(3) Insurance premiums.(4) Utility payments or utility connection charges.(5) General grant programs where advance funding is not prohibited and the contracting party posts sufficient security to cover the amount advanced.(6) Grants of state funds authorized by statute.(7) Maintenance or service agreements.(8) Leases or rental agreements.(9) Bond or coupon payments.(10) Payroll.(11) State, federal, or county taxes.(12) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances.(13) Expenses described in an ordinance.(c) Each payment of expenses under this section must be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill and certification by the fiscal officer.(d) The city legislative body or the city board having jurisdiction over the allowance of the claim shall review and allow the claim at its next regular or special meeting following the preapproved payment of the expense.As added by P.L.32-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.69-1995, SEC.7; P.L.40-1996, SEC.10.
IN Code § 36-4-8-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 8. Miscellaneous City Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-4-8-15. Filing Copies of Agency Financial Records

Sec. 15. Each city agency, board, commission, district, or other city entity shall file one (1) copy of that agency's, board's, commission's, district's, or entity's financial records with the city fiscal officer.As added by P.L.98-2000, SEC.22.
IN Code § 36-4-8-15.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 8. Miscellaneous City Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-4-8-15.5. City or County Agreement for School Construction or Renovation

Sec. 15.5. (a) This section applies to:(1) a city or county in which a riverboat (as defined in IC 4-33-2-17) is docked or located or gambling games (as defined in IC 4-35-2-5) are located; and(2) a school corporation that is located in any part in a county described in subdivision (1) or in a county in which a city described in subdivision (1) is located.(b) A city or county may do any of the following:(1) Enter into one (1) or more agreements or leases with the school corporation or another public or private entity to provide for the construction or renovation of a school building that will be used by the school corporation. The agreements and leases may provide for the financing of the construction or renovation of the school building.(2) A school building constructed or renovated as provided in subdivision (1) may be donated, sold, or leased to the school corporation under the conditions determined by the school corporation and the city or county.(3) The city or county may use any revenues (including any gaming revenues) to pay for the construction or renovation of the school building or to finance the construction or renovation of the school building.As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.403.
IN Code § 36-4-9-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 9. City Departments, Boards, and Appointed Officers|36-4-9-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to second and third class cities.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.44, SEC.46.
IN Code § 36-4-9-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 9. City Departments, Boards, and Appointed Officers|36-4-9-2. Appointment of Department Heads; Approval by Certain Boards and Commissions; Eligibility

Sec. 2. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the city executive shall appoint the head of each department established under section 4 of this chapter. However, the executive's appointment of the head of the department is subject to the approval of any statutory board or commission established in the department, including and limited to:(1) the works board, if a department of public works is established;(2) the safety board, if a department of public safety is established;(3) the board of parks and recreation, if a department of parks and recreation is established;(4) the city plan commission, if a planning department is established;(5) the economic development commission, if a department of economic development is established;(6) the redevelopment commission, if a department of redevelopment is established;(7) the board of sanitary commissioners, if a department of public sanitation is established;(8) the board of flood control commissioners, if a department of flood control is established;(9) the utility service board, if a department of utilities is established;(10) the waterworks board of trustees, if a department of waterworks is established; and(11) the board of aviation commissioners, if a department of aviation is established.(b) Each department head appointed under subsection (a) must have the qualifications required by statute for that department.(c) To be eligible to be appointed as a member of a city board established under section 5 of this chapter, a person must be a resident of the city.(d) This section does not apply to departments, boards, or commissions established by interlocal cooperation agreements under IC 36-1-7 or to other joint entities established by law.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: Part new; 18-1-6-4 part; 18-1-6-5 part; 18-5-13-1.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.17, SEC.22; P.L.185-1988, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-4-9-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 9. City Departments, Boards, and Appointed Officers|36-4-9-4. Executive Departments; Establishment by City Legislative Body; Administrative Functions; Termination; Transfer of Powers, Duties, Functions, or Obligations

Sec. 4. (a) The city legislative body shall, by ordinance passed upon the recommendation of the city executive, establish the executive departments that it considers necessary to efficiently perform the administrative functions required to fulfill the needs of the city's citizens.(b) The head of each city department or agency is under the jurisdiction of the executive.(c) The following departments may be established:(1) Department of finance or administration.(2) Department of law.(3) Department of public works.(4) Department of public safety.(5) Department of parks and recreation.(6) Department of human resources and economic development.(7) Any other department considered necessary.These departments shall perform the administrative functions assigned by statute and ordinance.(d) The city legislative body may, by ordinance passed upon the recommendation of the city executive:(1) terminate departments established under subsection (c); and(2) transfer to or from those departments any powers, duties, functions, or obligations.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: Part new; 18-1-6.5-1; 18-1-6.5-2; 18-1-6.5-3; 18-1-6.5-4; 18-1-6.5-5.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.17, SEC.23.
IN Code § 36-4-9-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 9. City Departments, Boards, and Appointed Officers|36-4-9-5. Board of Public Works and Safety; Establishment

Sec. 5. (a) A board of public works and safety is established in each city.(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the legislative body of a second class city may by ordinance establish as separate boards:(1) a board of public works; and(2) a board of public safety;to perform the functions of the board of public works and safety.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-2-1-4.2 part; 18-2-1-4.4 part; 18-2-1-5 part; 18-2-1-6 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-4-9-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 9. City Departments, Boards, and Appointed Officers|36-4-9-6. Second Class Cities; Appointment of Officers, Employees, Boards, and Commissions; Notice of Change in Membership of Public Works or Safety Board

Sec. 6. (a) This section applies only to second class cities.(b) The city executive shall appoint:(1) a city controller;(2) a city civil engineer;(3) a corporation counsel;(4) a chief of the fire department;(5) a chief of the police department; and(6) other officers, employees, boards, and commissions required by statute.(c) The board of public works and safety may be composed of three (3) members or five (5) members appointed by the executive. A member may hold other appointive positions in city government during the member's tenure. IC 36-4-11-2 applies to board member appointments under this section. The executive shall appoint a clerk for the board.(d) If the board of public works and board of public safety are established as separate boards, each board may be composed of three (3) members or five (5) members who are appointed by the executive. A member may hold other appointive positions in city government during the member's tenure. The executive shall appoint a clerk for each board.(e) If the executive:(1) increases the number of members of a board of public works and safety, a board of public works, or a board of public safety from three (3) to five (5) members; or(2) decreases the number of members of a board of public works and safety, a board of public works, or a board of public safety from five (5) to three (3) members;the city shall publish notice under IC 5-3-1 of the increase or decrease in members and state the total number of members appointed to the board.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-6-14 part; 18-2-1-4.2 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.44, SEC.47; P.L.317-1995, SEC.1; P.L.68-1996, SEC.5; P.L.141-2009, SEC.10.
IN Code § 36-4-9-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally|Chapter 9. City Departments, Boards, and Appointed Officers|36-4-9-7. Ordinance Establishing Position of Deputy Mayor

Sec. 7. The city legislative body may by ordinance establish the position of deputy mayor, who serves as the city executive's deputy. The ordinance must:(1) provide that the deputy is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the executive; and(2) set forth all the powers of the deputy, which may not exceed the powers of the executive.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-2-1-4.2 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.17, SEC.24.