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IN Code § 36-5-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 3. Town Budget Procedures and Compensation of Officers and Employees|36-5-3-2. Compensation for Officers and Employees; Fixing of Annual Compensation; Determining Increases or Decreases in Compensation

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this section, "compensation" means the total of all money paid to an elected town officer for performing duties as a town officer, regardless of the source of funds from which the money is paid. The term includes all employee benefits paid to an elected town officer, including life insurance, health insurance, disability insurance, retirement benefits, and pension benefits. For purposes of determining an increase or decrease in compensation of an elected town officer, the term does not include any of the following:(1) Payment of an insurance premium.(2) Payments in recognition of:(A) longevity;(B) professional certifications; or(C) educational advancements;that are separately identified on a salary ordinance or resolution.(3) Payment of a stipend or per diem allowed by statute.(4) A payment authorized under subsection (d).(b) The town legislative body shall, by ordinance, fix the compensation of its own members, the town clerk-treasurer, and the town marshal. An ordinance adopted under this subsection that fixes the annual compensation of an elected town officer shall provide for an annual, monthly, or biweekly salary schedule. An elected town officer is not required to report hours worked and may not be compensated based on the number of hours worked. The legislative body shall provide reasonable compensation for other town officers and employees.(c) The compensation of an elected town officer may not be changed in the year for which it is fixed, nor may it be reduced below the amount fixed for the previous year.(d) The legislative body may provide that town officers (including elected town officers) and employees receive additional compensation for services that:(1) are performed for the town;(2) are not governmental in nature; and(3) are connected with the operation of a municipally owned utility or function.Subject to the approval of the legislative body, the administrative agency operating the utility or function shall fix the amount of the additional compensation, which shall be paid from the revenues of the utility or function.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: Part new; 18-3-1-34.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.17, SEC.26; P.L.351-1983, SEC.1; P.L.15-1993, SEC.4; P.L.209-2019, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-5-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 3. Town Budget Procedures and Compensation of Officers and Employees|36-5-3-3. Formulation of Budget Estimate

Sec. 3. Before the publication (before January 1, 2015) and before the submission of notice of budget estimates required by IC 6-1.1-17-3, each town shall formulate a budget estimate for the ensuing budget year in the following manner, unless it provides by ordinance for a different manner:(1) Each department head shall prepare for the department head's department an estimate of the amount of money required for the ensuing budget year, stating in detail each category and item of expenditure the department head anticipates.(2) The town fiscal officer shall prepare an itemized estimate of revenues available for the ensuing budget year, and shall prepare an itemized estimate of expenditures for other purposes above the money proposed to be used by the departments.(3) The town executive shall meet with the department heads and the fiscal officer to review and revise their various estimates.(4) After the executive's review and revision, the fiscal officer shall prepare for the executive a report of the estimated department budgets, miscellaneous expenses, and revenues necessary or available to finance the estimates.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-3-1-35.5 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.183-2014, SEC.26.
IN Code § 36-5-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 3. Town Budget Procedures and Compensation of Officers and Employees|36-5-3-4. Report of Budget Estimates; Ordinances Fixing Tax Rate and Appropriations

Sec. 4. The town fiscal officer shall present the report of budget estimates to the town legislative body under IC 6-1.1-17. After reviewing the report, the legislative body shall prepare an ordinance fixing the rate of taxation for the ensuing budget year and an ordinance making appropriations for the estimated department budgets and other town purposes during the ensuing budget year. The legislative body, in the appropriation ordinance, may change any estimated item from the figure submitted in the report of the fiscal officer. The legislative body shall promptly act on the appropriation ordinance.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-3-1-35.5 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-5-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 3. Town Budget Procedures and Compensation of Officers and Employees|36-5-3-5. Additional Appropriations; Decrease; Ordinances

Sec. 5. After the passage of the appropriation ordinance, the town legislative body may 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 set by ordinance.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-3-1-35.5 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by Acts 1980, P.L.73, SEC.20.
IN Code § 36-5-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 3. Town Budget Procedures and Compensation of Officers and Employees|36-5-3-6. Waiver of Compensation

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this section, "compensation" means the total of all money paid to an elected town officer for performing duties as a town officer, regardless of the source of funds from which the money is paid. The term includes all employee benefits paid to a town officer, including life insurance, health insurance, disability insurance, retirement benefits, and pension benefits.(b) A town officer may waive the officer's compensation for any year by filing a notice that satisfies the following:(1) The notice is in writing.(2) The notice states in substance all of the following:(A) The position held by the town officer.(B) The calendar year covered by the notice.(C) That the town officer waives compensation under this section.(D) That the town officer understands that the notice is irrevocable beginning January 1 of the year covered by the notice.(3) The notice is signed by the town officer who wants to waive compensation.(c) A town officer who wants to waive compensation under this section must file the notice with the town clerk-treasurer before January 1 of the year covered by the notice.(d) A notice filed under this section is irrevocable beginning January 1 of the year covered by the notice.(e) A town officer who files a notice under this section:(1) is not entitled to compensation for duties performed in the year covered by the notice; and(2) may not be paid compensation for duties performed in the year covered by the notice.As added by P.L.67-2001, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-5-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 4. Miscellaneous Town Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-5-4-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all towns.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-5-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 4. Miscellaneous Town Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-5-4-2. Appropriations by Ordinance

Sec. 2. Unless a statute provides otherwise, town monies may be disbursed only after an appropriation made by ordinance of the town legislative body and recorded in a book kept for that purpose by the legislative body. Each appropriation must be made from the fund against which the expenses arose.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-24-1.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-5-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 4. Miscellaneous Town Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-5-4-3. Issuance of Warrants

Sec. 3. (a) The town legislative body or a board of the town may order the issuance of warrants for payment of money by the town only at a meeting of the legislative body or board.(b) A town officer who violates this section forfeits the town officer's office.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-20-1 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.143.
IN Code § 36-5-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 4. Miscellaneous Town Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-5-4-4. Claims Against Town; Allowance; Violation

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in section 12 of this chapter, the town legislative body or a board of the town may allow a claim:(1) only at a meeting of the legislative body or board; 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 town officer who violates this section forfeits the town officer's office.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-20-1 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.32-1992, SEC.5; P.L.127-2017, SEC.144.
IN Code § 36-5-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 4. Miscellaneous Town Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-5-4-6. Claim Defined; Issuance of Warrant for Payment

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this section, "claim" means a bill or an invoice submitted for goods or services.(b) Except as provided in section 12 of this chapter, a warrant for payment of a claim against a town 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) filed with the town fiscal officer;(3) certified by the fiscal officer before payment that each invoice is true and correct; and(4) allowed by the town legislative body or by the board of the town having jurisdiction over allowance of the payment of the claim.(c) The certification by the fiscal officer under subsection (b)(3) must be on a form prescribed by the state board of accounts.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 5-11-10-2 part; 18-1-20-1 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.32-1992, SEC.6; P.L.71-1995, SEC.5; P.L.69-1995, SEC.10.
IN Code § 36-5-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 4. Miscellaneous Town Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-5-4-7. Vacation Leave; Compensation

Sec. 7. One (1) to three (3) days before the vacation leave period of a town officer or employee begins, the town may pay the officer or employee the amount of compensation the officer or employee will earn while on vacation leave.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 5-7-3-2 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.145.
IN Code § 36-5-4-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 4. Miscellaneous Town Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-5-4-10. Delivery of Records and Property by Town Officer to Successor

Sec. 10. Each town officer shall deliver town records and property in the town officer's custody to the town officer's successor in office when that successor qualifies.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-3-1-29.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.146.
IN Code § 36-5-4-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 4. Miscellaneous Town Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-5-4-11. Licenses Issued by Town; Revocation or Suspension

Sec. 11. The town executive may revoke or suspend any license issued by the town if the person holding the license has violated the terms or conditions of the license or of the law under which it was issued.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-20-3 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.11, SEC.165.
IN Code § 36-5-4-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 4. Miscellaneous Town Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-5-4-12. Preapproved Payments of Claims

Sec. 12. (a) The legislative body of a town may adopt an ordinance allowing money to be disbursed under this section for lawful town purposes.(b) Notwithstanding IC 5-11-10, with the prior written approval of the board having jurisdiction over allowance of the claim, a town fiscal officer may make claim payments in advance of a board allowance for the following types of expenses if the town legislative body has adopted an ordinance under subsection (a):(1) Property or services purchased or leased from:(A) the United States government; or(B) an agency or a political subdivision of the United States government.(2) License fees or permit fees.(3) Insurance premiums.(4) Utility payments or utility connection charges.(5) Federal grant programs if:(A) advance funding is not prohibited; and(B) the contracting party provides sufficient security for the amount advanced.(6) Grants of state funds authorized by statute.(7) Maintenance agreements or service agreements.(8) Lease agreements or rental agreements.(9) Principal and interest payments on bonds.(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 town legislative body or the board having jurisdiction over the allowance of the claim shall review and allow the claim at the body's or board's next regular or special meeting following the preapproved payment of the expense.As added by P.L.32-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.69-1995, SEC.11.
IN Code § 36-5-4-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 4. Miscellaneous Town Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-5-4-13. Transfer Between Funds

Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), this subsection applies to a town with a population of five hundred (500) or less. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other statute, a town may transfer money from any town fund to another town fund after the passage of an ordinance or a resolution by the town legislative body specifying the:(1) amount of the transfer;(2) funds involved;(3) date of the transfer; and(4) general purpose of the transfer.(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), this subsection applies to a town having a population of more than five hundred (500) but less than two thousand (2,000). Notwithstanding IC 8-14-1 and IC 8-14-2, a town may transfer money distributed to the town from:(1) the motor vehicle highway account under IC 8-14-1;(2) the local road and street account under IC 8-14-2; or(3) the:(A) motor vehicle highway account under IC 8-14-1; and(B) local road and street account under IC 8-14-2;to any other town fund after the passage of an ordinance or a resolution by the town legislative body that specifies the amount of the transfer, the funds involved, the date of the transfer, and the general purpose of the transfer. However, the total amount of all money transferred by a town under this subsection may not exceed forty thousand dollars ($40,000).(c) A:(1) municipality located in a county having a population of more than fifteen thousand (15,000) but less than fifteen thousand five hundred (15,500); and(2) town:(A) located in a county having a population of more than thirty-seven thousand one hundred twenty-five (37,125) but less than thirty-seven thousand five hundred (37,500); and(B) having a population of less than one thousand (1,000);may not transfer money under this section to or from a food and beverage tax receipts fund established under IC 6-9.As added by P.L.17-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.233-1996, SEC.1; P.L.170-2002, SEC.146; P.L.119-2012, SEC.192.
IN Code § 36-5-4-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 4. Miscellaneous Town Fiscal and Administrative Provisions|36-5-4-14. Filing Copies of Agency Financial Records

Sec. 14. Each town agency, board, commission, district, or other town entity shall file one (1) copy of that agency's, board's, commission's, district's, or entity's financial records with the town fiscal officer.As added by P.L.98-2000, SEC.23.
IN Code § 36-5-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 5. Town Manager|36-5-5-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all towns.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-5-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 5. Town Manager|36-5-5-2. Employment; Compensation; Tenure

Sec. 2. The town legislative body may employ a town manager to be the administrative head of the town government and may fix the manager's compensation and terms of employment. The manager may be employed to serve:(1) at the pleasure of the legislative body; or(2) for a definite tenure not to exceed the longest remaining term in office of a member of the legislative body, in which case the manager may be dismissed only for cause.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-3-1.5-1 part; 18-3-1.5-2.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.147.
IN Code § 36-5-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 5. Town Manager|36-5-5-3. Legislative Body Members Barred

Sec. 3. The town legislative body may not employ one of its members as the manager.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-3-1.5-1 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by Acts 1980, P.L.73, SEC.22.
IN Code § 36-5-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 5. Town Manager|36-5-5-4. Joint Employment

Sec. 4. The legislative bodies of two (2) or more towns may employ the same person as the manager of their respective towns.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-3-1.5-1 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-5-5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 5. Town Manager|36-5-5-5. Performance Bond

Sec. 5. The manager must, in the manner prescribed by IC 5-4-1, execute a bond for the faithful performance of the manager's duties.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-3-1.5-3 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.47, SEC.23; P.L.127-2017, SEC.148.
IN Code § 36-5-5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 5. Town Manager|36-5-5-6. Acting Manager

Sec. 6. The town legislative body may appoint a qualified person to perform the duties of the manager whenever the manager is absent or unable to perform the manager's duties.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-3-1.5-3 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.149.
IN Code § 36-5-5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 5. Town Manager|36-5-5-7. Bonds, Notes, or Warrants; Prohibition

Sec. 7. The town legislative body may not authorize the manager to issue or execute bonds, notes, or warrants of the town.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-3-1.5-5.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-5-5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 5. Town Manager|36-5-5-8. Duties

Sec. 8. The manager, under the direction of the town legislative body, is responsible for the administrative duties of the legislative body. Unless a written order or ordinance of the legislative body provides otherwise, the manager:(1) shall attend the meetings of the legislative body and recommend actions the manager considers advisable;(2) shall hire town employees according to the pay schedules and standards fixed by the legislative body or by statute;(3) shall suspend, discharge, remove, or transfer town employees, if necessary for the welfare of the town;(4) may delegate any of the manager's powers to an employee responsible to the manager;(5) shall administer and enforce all ordinances, orders, and resolutions of the legislative body;(6) shall see that all statutes that are required to be administered by the legislative body or a town officer subject to the control of the legislative body are faithfully administered;(7) shall prepare budget estimates and submit them to the legislative body when required;(8) shall execute contracts on behalf of the town for materials, supplies, services, or improvements, after the completion of the appropriations, notice, and competitive bidding required by statute; and(9) may receive service of summons on behalf of the town.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-3-1.5-4; 18-3-1.5-6.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.150.
IN Code § 36-5-5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 5. Town Manager|36-5-5-9. Police Disciplinary Body Membership Barred

Sec. 9. The manager may not serve as a member of any body that hears disciplinary charges against:(1) the town marshal; or(2) a member of the town police department.As added by P.L.343-1987, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-5-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 6. Town Clerk-Treasurer|36-5-6-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all towns.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-5-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 6. Town Clerk-Treasurer|36-5-6-2. Clerk and Fiscal Officer

Sec. 2. The clerk-treasurer elected under this chapter is both the town clerk and the town fiscal officer.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4.