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IN Code § 36-6-4-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 4. Township Executive|36-6-4-16. Incapacity; Petition; Hearing; Acting Executive; Salaries; Restoration of Capacity; Resumption of Duties

Sec. 16. (a) When twenty-five (25) or more resident freeholders of a township file a petition with the circuit court, superior court, or probate court of the county, alleging that the township executive is incapable of performing the executive's duties due to mental or physical incapacity, the clerk of the court shall issue a summons to be served on the executive. The summons is returnable not less than ten (10) days from its date of issue.(b) Immediately following the return date set out on the summons, the circuit court, superior court, or probate court shall hold a hearing on the matter alleged in the petition. After hearing the evidence and being fully advised, the court shall enter its findings and judgment.(c) If the court finds the executive incapable of performing the duties of office, the clerk of the court shall certify a copy of the judgment to the county executive, which shall, within five (5) days, appoint a resident of the township as acting executive of the township during the incapacity of the executive.(d) The acting executive shall execute and file a bond in an amount fixed by the county auditor. After taking the oath of office, the acting executive has all the powers and duties of the executive.(e) The acting executive is entitled to the salary and benefits provided by this article for the executive.(f) When an incapacitated executive files a petition with the circuit court, superior court, or probate court of the county alleging that the executive is restored to mental or physical ability to perform the duties of office, the court shall immediately hold a hearing on the matters alleged. After hearing the evidence and being fully advised, the court shall enter its findings and judgment.(g) If the court finds the executive capable of resuming duties, the clerk of the court shall certify a copy of the judgment to the county executive, which shall, within five (5) days, revoke the appointment of the acting executive.(h) For purposes of this section, the board of county commissioners is considered the executive of a county having a consolidated city.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-4-9-1; 17-4-9-2; 17-4-9-3; 17-4-9-4.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.1-2010, SEC.148; P.L.84-2016, SEC.177.
IN Code § 36-6-4-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 4. Township Executive|36-6-4-17. Failure to Perform Duty; Liability; Compensation; Personal Use of Township Funds

Sec. 17. (a) An executive who fails to perform a duty imposed by section 3(1), 3(2), 3(3), 3(4), 3(5), 3(7), 3(8), 5, or 14(1) of this chapter is liable to the township in a sum of not more than one hundred dollars ($100), to be recovered in a civil action brought in the name of the township.(b) An executive is entitled to receive the following:(1) The executive's salary.(2) Reimbursement for expenses that are reasonably incurred by the executive for the following:(A) The operation of the executive's office.(B) Travel and meals while attending seminars or conferences on township matters.(C) A sum for mileage as permitted under IC 36-6-8-3(b).The executive may not make any other personal use of township funds without prior approval by the legislative body of the township.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-4-6-10.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.34-1992, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-6-4-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 4. Township Executive|36-6-4-18. Designation of Alternate to Perform Executive's Duties and Functions

Sec. 18. (a) Within thirty (30) days after taking office, the executive shall designate a person who shall perform the executive's duties whenever the executive is incapable of performing the executive's functions because the executive:(1) is absent from the township; or(2) becomes incapacitated.The executive shall give notice of the designation to the chair of the township legislative body, the county sheriff, and any other persons that the executive chooses. The designee shall have all the powers of the executive. The executive is responsible for all acts of the designee. The executive may change the designee under this section at any time.(b) The designee shall perform the executive's duties until:(1) the executive is no longer absent from the township; or(2) an acting executive is appointed by the county executive under section 16 of this chapter.As added by P.L.105-1986, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.21-2002, SEC.1; P.L.127-2017, SEC.160.
IN Code § 36-6-4-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 4. Township Executive|36-6-4-19. Use of Funds for Drug Awareness Programs

Sec. 19. The township executive may pay township funds for the purpose of supporting a drug awareness program that is implemented in schools.As added by P.L.2-1997, SEC.83.
IN Code § 36-6-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 5. Township Assessor|36-6-5-3. Statutory Duties

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the assessor shall perform the duties prescribed by statute, including assessment duties prescribed by IC 6-1.1.(b) Subsection (a) does not apply if the duties of the township assessor have been transferred to the county assessor as described in IC 6-1.1-1-24 or IC 36-2-15.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.162-2006, SEC.48; P.L.219-2007, SEC.119; P.L.146-2008, SEC.711.
IN Code § 36-6-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 5. Township Assessor|36-6-5-4. Certification Level of Employees of Township Assessor; Authorization for Appointment When the Township Assessor Has Not Attained the Required Level of Certification

Sec. 4. (a) Before July 1, 2017, an employee of a township assessor who performs real property assessing duties must have attained the level of certification under IC 6-1.1-35.5 that the township assessor is required to attain under section 1(g) of this chapter.(b) After June 30, 2017, an employee of a township assessor who is responsible for placing an assessed valuation on real property must have attained the certification of a level three assessor-appraiser under IC 6-1.1-35.5.(c) This subsection applies after June 30, 2017. If the township assessor has not attained the certification of a level three assessor-appraiser under IC 6-1.1-35.5, the township fiscal body shall authorize either of the following:(1) The appointment of at least one (1) deputy or employee who has attained the certification of a level three assessor-appraiser under IC 6-1.1-35.5.(2) Contracting with a person who has attained, or who employs for purposes of the contract an individual who has attained, the certification of a level three assessor-appraiser under IC 6-1.1-35.5. The individual under contract with the township assessor under this subdivision shall assist the township assessor with assessment duties as determined by the township assessor.Payment for the deputy, employee, or contractor shall be made from the budget for the township assessor.As added by P.L.146-2008, SEC.712. Amended by P.L.167-2015, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-6-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 6. Township Legislative Body|36-6-6-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all townships.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-4-28-1 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5.
IN Code § 36-6-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 6. Township Legislative Body|36-6-6-2. Township Board; Election; Term of Office

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) and section 2.1 of this chapter, a three (3) member township board shall be elected under IC 3-10-2-13 by the voters of each township.(b) The township board in a county containing a consolidated city shall consist of five (5) members elected under IC 3-10-2-13 by the voters of each township.(c) The township board is the township legislative body.(d) The term of office of a township board member is four (4) years, beginning January 1 after election and continuing until a successor is elected and qualified.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.5-1986, SEC.59; P.L.8-1987, SEC.83; P.L.6-1994, SEC.2; P.L.122-2000, SEC.22; P.L.170-2002, SEC.147; P.L.240-2005, SEC.6; P.L.266-2013, SEC.11; P.L.278-2019, SEC.191.
IN Code § 36-6-6-2.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 6. Township Legislative Body|36-6-6-2.1. Merged Townships; Township Board; Election; Members

Sec. 2.1. (a) This section applies if township governments merge under IC 36-6-1.5.(b) If two (2) township governments merge, the resulting merged township government shall elect a three (3) member township board. The voters of the resulting merged township government shall elect all the members of the township board. One (1) member must reside within the boundaries of each of the township governments that merged.(c) If at least three (3) township governments merge, the resulting merged township government shall elect a township board that has the same number of members as the number of township governments that merged. The voters of the resulting merged township shall elect all the members of the township board. One (1) township board member must reside within the boundaries of each of the townships that merged.As added by P.L.240-2005, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-6-6-2.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 6. Township Legislative Body|36-6-6-2.2. Election of Township Board Members; by Voters of a District; by All Township Voters

Sec. 2.2. (a) This subsection applies to townships in a county containing a consolidated city. The voters of each legislative body district established under section 2.5 of this chapter shall elect one (1) member of the township board.(b) This subsection applies to townships not included in subsection (a). The voters of each township shall elect all the members of the township board.As added by P.L.6-1994, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.170-2002, SEC.148.
IN Code § 36-6-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 6. Township Legislative Body|36-6-6-3. Residency Requirement of Members

Sec. 3. (a) This subsection applies to townships in a county containing a consolidated city. One (1) member of the legislative body must reside within each legislative body district. If a member of the legislative body ceases to be a resident of the district from which the member was elected, the office becomes vacant.(b) This subsection applies to townships not included in subsection (a) or (c). A member of the legislative body must reside within the township as provided in Article 6, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. If a member of the legislative body ceases to be a resident of the township, the office becomes vacant.(c) This subsection applies to a township government that:(1) is created by a merger of township governments under IC 36-6-1.5; and(2) elects a township board under section 2.1 of this chapter.One (1) member of the legislative body must reside within the boundaries of each of the former townships that merged. If a member of the legislative body ceases to be a resident of that former township, the office becomes vacant.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-4-28-1 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.565; P.L.6-1994, SEC.5; P.L.170-2002, SEC.150; P.L.240-2005, SEC.8.
IN Code § 36-6-6-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 6. Township Legislative Body|36-6-6-4. Quorum

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), two (2) members of the legislative body constitute a quorum.(b) Before January 1, 2017, four (4) members of the legislative body in a county containing a consolidated city constitute a quorum. After December 31, 2016, three (3) members of the legislative body in a county having a consolidated city constitute a quorum.(c) This subsection applies to a township government that:(1) is created by a merger of township governments under IC 36-6-1.5; and(2) elects the township legislative body under section 2.1 of this chapter.A majority of the members of the township legislative body constitute a quorum. If a township legislative body has an even number of members, the township executive shall serve by virtue of office as a member of the township legislative body for the purpose of casting the deciding vote to break a tie.(d) For townships not described in subsection (c), the township executive shall serve by virtue of office as a member of the township legislative body for the purpose of casting the deciding vote to break a tie. However, the township executive may not vote to break a tie on the adoption of an ordinance to increase the township executive's compensation (as defined in section 10 of this chapter).[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-4-28-1 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.6-1994, SEC.6; P.L.122-2000, SEC.24; P.L.170-2002, SEC.151; P.L.240-2005, SEC.9; P.L.266-2013, SEC.12; P.L.159-2021, SEC.41.
IN Code § 36-6-6-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 6. Township Legislative Body|36-6-6-5. Adjournment of Meetings

Sec. 5. A meeting of the legislative body may be adjourned from day to day until its business is completed.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-4-28-1 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5.
IN Code § 36-6-6-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 6. Township Legislative Body|36-6-6-6. Appearance at Meetings by Taxpayer

Sec. 6. A taxpayer of the township may appear at any meeting of the legislative body and be heard as to:(1) an estimate of expenditures;(2) a proposed levy of taxes;(3) the approval of the executive's annual report; or(4) any other matter being considered by the legislative body.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-4-29-1.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5.
IN Code § 36-6-6-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 6. Township Legislative Body|36-6-6-7. Meetings; Election of Chairman and Secretary; Special Meeting

Sec. 7. (a) The legislative body shall meet at the office of the executive on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January of each year. At this meeting the legislative body shall elect one (1) member as chair for that year and one (1) member as secretary for that year.(b) If a newly elected legislative body holds a special meeting before the first Tuesday after the first Monday in the January following its election, it shall elect a chair and a secretary before conducting any other business. The chair and secretary elected at the special meeting retain those positions until the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January of the year following the special meeting.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-4-28-1 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.161.
IN Code § 36-6-6-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 6. Township Legislative Body|36-6-6-8. Record of Proceedings

Sec. 8. The legislative body shall keep a permanent record of its proceedings in a book furnished by the executive. The secretary of the legislative body shall, under the direction of the legislative body, record the minutes of the proceedings of each meeting in full and shall provide copies of the minutes to each member of the legislative body before the next meeting is convened. After the minutes are approved by the legislative body, the secretary of the legislative body shall place the minutes in the permanent record book. The chair of the legislative body shall retain the record in the chair's custody.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-4-28-1 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.98-2000, SEC.25; P.L.127-2017, SEC.162.
IN Code § 36-6-6-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 6. Township Legislative Body|36-6-6-9. Meeting; Consideration and Approval of Annual Report of Executive; Disposition of Funds

Sec. 9. (a) The legislative body shall meet on or before the third Tuesday after the first Monday in February of each year. At this meeting it shall consider and approve, in whole or in part, the annual report of the executive presented under IC 36-6-4-12.(b) The legislative body may send for persons, books, and papers necessary in the examination of the report. A member may administer oaths necessary in the examination of the report.(c) Any sum in the control of the executive that remains unexpended and is subject to no liability shall be credited in favor of the fund for which it was appropriated.(d) Any fund expended, in whole or in part, for a purpose for which it was not appropriated shall be considered unexpended and in the control of the executive, who is liable on the executive's bond for such an expenditure.(e) When its examination of the report is completed, the legislative body shall take action on the report, specifying the parts of the report that are altered or disallowed. The report remains under the control of the legislative body and in the custody of its chair, who shall keep it open to inspection by taxpayers of the township.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-4-28-5 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.49-1996, SEC.9; P.L.6-2013, SEC.1; P.L.127-2017, SEC.163.
IN Code § 36-6-6-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 6. Township Legislative Body|36-6-6-11. Meeting; Adoption of Annual Budget; Estimates; Appropriation; Taxation

Sec. 11. (a) The legislative body shall meet annually in accord with IC 6-1.1-17, to adopt the township's annual budget.(b) The legislative body shall consider the estimates of expenditures made by the executive under IC 36-6-4-11, and may approve or reject all or part of any estimate or any item within an estimate. The legislative body may require the executive to further itemize an estimate not sufficiently itemized.(c) The legislative body may not appropriate for any purpose an amount more than the executive's estimate of the amount required for that purpose.(d) The legislative body shall include in the budget:(1) provisions for the payment of existing debt of the township as it becomes due; and(2) the amount of compensation under section 10 of this chapter.(e) In making levies for the township general fund, the legislative body may include an amount not more than the amount necessary to compensate its members for their services during the year for which the levies are made.(f) After the legislative body has taken action on the executive's estimates, it shall levy taxes for the township funds on property in the township and fix rates of taxation sufficient to provide that revenue during the next year.(g) On the assessment date, as defined by IC 6-1.1-1-2, the rates of taxation adopted under this section become a levy and a lien on all taxable property in the township, including property in municipalities in the township. The levy constitutes an appropriation for the specific items in the executive's estimates.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 6-1.1-17-5 part; 17-4-28-1 part; 17-4-28-2; 17-4-28-3 part; 17-4-29-2 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.209-2019, SEC.17.
IN Code § 36-6-6-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 6. Township Legislative Body|36-6-6-12. Membership of Township in County, State, or National Associations; Appropriations; Expenses

Sec. 12. (a) The legislative body may appropriate money for membership of the township in county, state, or national associations that:(1) are of a civic, educational, or governmental nature; and(2) have as a purpose the improvement of township governmental operations.The township representatives may participate in the activities of these associations, and the legislative body may appropriate money to defray the expenses of township representatives in connection with these activities.(b) Each representative of the township attending any meeting, conference, seminar, or convention approved by the township trustee shall be allowed reimbursement for all necessary and legitimate expenses incurred while representing the township. Expenses shall be paid to each representative in accordance with the township's reimbursement policy, which may include an established per diem rate, as recommended by the township trustee and adopted by the township legislative body.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-4-35-1.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.303-1989, SEC.1; P.L.98-2000, SEC.26.
IN Code § 36-6-6-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 6. Township Legislative Body|36-6-6-13. Appropriation and Transfer of Money to County; Interlocal Agreements

Sec. 13. The legislative body may appropriate and transfer money to the county treasurer for use throughout the county under agreements made by the township and the county under IC 36-1-7.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-4-35.5-1.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.5. Amended by Acts 1980, P.L.125, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-6-6-13.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 6. Government of Townships|Chapter 6. Township Legislative Body|36-6-6-13.5. Special Meeting by Legislative Body; Notice

Sec. 13.5. (a) A special meeting may be held by the legislative body if the executive, the chair of the legislative body, or a majority of the members of the legislative body issue a written notice of the meeting to each member of the legislative body. The notice must state the time, place, and purpose of the meeting.(b) The legislative body may consider any matter at a special meeting. However, the only matters that may be acted on at the special meeting are the matters set forth in the notice.As added by P.L.146-2008, SEC.714. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.164.