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IN Code § 36-1-18-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 18. Donations to a State University From a Political Subdivision|36-1-18-4. Terms and Conditions

Sec. 4. The legislative body making a donation under this chapter may make all proper agreements with a state educational institution with reference to the purpose for which the donation must be used. The terms and conditions under which the money is donated, when made and accepted, are binding on the state educational institution accepting the donation.[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-7-1-2.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.381.
IN Code § 36-1-19-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 19. Knox County Tax Levy for Vincennes University|36-1-19-1. Levy by County Council

Sec. 1. The county council of Knox County may fix and establish annually the rate of a special tax levy to be imposed on the taxable property of Knox County, for the support of Vincennes University. This levy may not exceed in any year, three cents ($0.03) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of the taxable property in Knox County. All revenue accruing from any tax levy imposed under this section shall be paid:(1) into the county treasury as a separate and distinct fund; and(2) to the proper fiduciary officer of Vincennes University on warrant of the county auditor.[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-17-1.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.382.
IN Code § 36-1-19-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 19. Knox County Tax Levy for Vincennes University|36-1-19-2. Payment by County; Payment by State

Sec. 2. At the time the county auditor of Knox County makes the county auditor's regular semiannual settlement with the proper fiduciary officer of Vincennes University for the proceeds of the special tax levy that may be then due Vincennes University under this chapter, the county auditor shall also forward to the auditor of state a certificate showing:(1) the total valuation of the taxable property of Knox County;(2) the special tax rate established by the county council for the support of Vincennes University for the current year; and(3) the total amount paid on behalf of Knox County as public aid to Vincennes University at the semiannual settlement.Semiannually upon receipt of the certificate, the auditor of state shall promptly draw and forward to Vincennes University a warrant on the treasurer of state in double the amount shown by the certificate of the Knox County auditor to have been paid as public aid to Vincennes University at the semiannual settlement. The warrant must be charged to and paid out of the state general fund.[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-17-2.]As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.382.
IN Code § 36-1-20-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20. Regulation of Residential Leases|36-1-20-1. Applicable Definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 32-31-3 apply throughout this chapter.As added by P.L.212-2011, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-20-1.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20. Regulation of Residential Leases|36-1-20-1.2. "Rental Registration or Inspection Program"

Sec. 1.2. As used in this chapter, "rental registration or inspection program" means a program authorizing the registration or inspection of only rental housing. The term does not include a general housing registration or inspection program or a registration or inspection program that applies only to rooming houses and hotels.As added by P.L.65-2015, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-20-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20. Regulation of Residential Leases|36-1-20-1.5. "Rental Unit Community"

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "rental unit community" means one (1) or more parcels of contiguous real property upon which are located one (1) or more structures containing rental units, if:(1) the combined total of all rental units in all of the structures is five (5) or more rental units; and(2) the rental units are not occupied solely by the owner or the owner's family.As added by P.L.193-2014, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-1-20-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20. Regulation of Residential Leases|36-1-20-2. Assessment of Tenants for Fees Assessed by Political Subdivision; Exceptions

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the owner of a rental unit assessed any fee by a political subdivision pertaining to the rental unit may:(1) notify the tenants of the rental unit of the assessment of the fee; and(2) require the tenants of the rental unit to reimburse the owner for the payment of the fee.(b) Tenants of a rental unit may not be required to reimburse the owner of a rental unit for fees assessed by a political subdivision relating to the construction of the rental unit, such as building permit fees.As added by P.L.212-2011, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.193-2014, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-1-20-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20. Regulation of Residential Leases|36-1-20-3. Deposit of Fees in Dedicated Fund; Budgeting of Money in Fund; Nonreversion

Sec. 3. Any fee assessed and collected by a political subdivision pertaining exclusively to a rental unit or rental unit community must be maintained in a special fund dedicated solely to reimbursing the costs actually incurred by the political subdivision relating to the imposition and amount of the fee. Each fund shall be maintained as a separate line item in the political subdivision’s budget. Money in the fund may not at any time revert to the general fund or any other fund of the political subdivision.As added by P.L.212-2011, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.193-2014, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-1-20-3.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20. Regulation of Residential Leases|36-1-20-3.5. Permit to Lease Rental Units, When Authorized; Participation in Class or Program as Condition Prohibited; Section Not Applicable to Registration or Inspection Programs Created Before July 1, 1984

Sec. 3.5. (a) This section does not apply to a political subdivision with a rental registration or inspection program created before July 1, 1984.(b) A political subdivision may not require a rental unit's owner or landlord to do any of the following:(1) Except as provided in subsection (c), obtain a permit to lease the rental unit.(2) Participate in a class or government program as a condition for leasing the rental unit.(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), a political subdivision may require a rental unit's owner or landlord to obtain a permit only as follows:(1) A fee may not be charged to obtain a permit.(2) Except when there is a change of ownership of the real property, a permit does not expire. A political subdivision may require a new owner of the real estate to obtain a new permit.(3) Only one (1) permit may be required for a rental unit community.As added by P.L.193-2014, SEC.5.
IN Code § 36-1-20-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20. Regulation of Residential Leases|36-1-20-5. Rental Unit Registration Program; Limitations; Fees; Section Not Applicable to Registration or Inspection Programs Created Before July 1, 1984

Sec. 5. (a) This section does not apply to a political subdivision with a rental registration or inspection program created before July 1, 1984.(b) This chapter does not prohibit a political subdivision from establishing and enforcing a registration program for rental units within the political subdivision.(c) A political subdivision may impose on an owner or landlord of a rental unit an annual registration fee of not more than five dollars ($5).(d) A registration fee imposed under subsection (c) covers all the rental units in a rental unit community. However, if a rental unit is not part of a rental unit community, a registration fee may be imposed for each separate parcel of real property on which a rental unit is located.(e) If the ownership of a rental unit community or the ownership of a parcel of real property on which a rental unit is located changes, a political subdivision may require the new owner of the rental unit community or new owner of the real estate parcel to:(1) pay an annual registration fee of not more than five dollars ($5); and(2) provide updated registration information to the political subdivision;not later than thirty (30) days after the change of ownership.As added by P.L.193-2014, SEC.8.
IN Code § 36-1-20-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20. Regulation of Residential Leases|36-1-20-6. Imposition of Penalties for Nuisances and Violations of Political Subdivision's Ordinances or Codes

Sec. 6. (a) This chapter does not prevent a political subdivision from imposing and collecting a penalty for an act or omission that is a nuisance or violation of the political subdivision's enforceable ordinances or codes, subject to subsection (b).(b) A penalty permitted under subsection (a) may not be imposed until after:(1) reasonable notice of the nuisance or violation has been given to the owner or the owner's designee;(2) passage of a reasonable time, which must be stated in the notice, for the nuisance or violation to be cured; and(3) failure of the nuisance or violation to be cured within the time stated in the notice.As added by P.L.193-2014, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-1-20.2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20.2. Nepotism|36-1-20.2-1. Applicability

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all units.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-1-20.2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20.2. Nepotism|36-1-20.2-2. Individuals Employed on July 1, 2012

Sec. 2. An individual who is employed by a unit on July 1, 2012, is not subject to this chapter unless the individual has a break in employment with the unit. The following are not considered a break in employment with the unit:(1) The individual is absent from the workplace while on paid or unpaid leave, including vacation, sick, or family medical leave, or worker's compensation.(2) The individual's employment with the unit is terminated followed by immediate reemployment by the unit, without loss of payroll time.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-1-20.2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20.2. Nepotism|36-1-20.2-3. Precinct Election Officers and Volunteer Firefighters Not Subject to Chapter

Sec. 3. For purposes of this chapter, the performance of the duties of:(1) a precinct election officer (as defined in IC 3-5-2-40.1) that are imposed by IC 3; or(2) a volunteer firefighter;is not considered employment by a unit.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-1-20.2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20.2. Nepotism|36-1-20.2-4. "Direct Line of Supervision"

Sec. 4. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, a person is in the "direct line of supervision" of an elected officer or employee if the elected officer or employee is in a position to affect the terms and conditions of the individual's employment, including making decisions about work assignments, compensation, grievances, advancement, or performance evaluation.(b) The term does not include the responsibilities of the executive, legislative body, or fiscal body of a unit, as provided by law, to make decisions regarding salary ordinances, budgets, or personnel policies of the unit.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.149.
IN Code § 36-1-20.2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20.2. Nepotism|36-1-20.2-5. "Employed"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "employed" means an individual who is employed by a unit on a full-time, part-time, temporary, intermittent, or hourly basis. The term does not include an individual who holds only an elected office. The term includes an individual who is a party to an employment contract with the unit.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-1-20.2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20.2. Nepotism|36-1-20.2-6. "Member of the Fire Department"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "member of the fire department" means the fire chief or a firefighter appointed to the department.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-1-20.2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20.2. Nepotism|36-1-20.2-7. "Member of the Police Department"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "member of the police department" means the police chief or a police officer appointed to the department.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-1-20.2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20.2. Nepotism|36-1-20.2-8. "Relative"

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this chapter, "relative" means any of the following:(1) A spouse.(2) A parent or stepparent.(3) A child or stepchild.(4) A brother, sister, stepbrother, or stepsister.(5) A niece or nephew.(6) An aunt or uncle.(7) A daughter-in-law or son-in-law.(b) For purposes of this section, an adopted child of an individual is treated as a natural child of the individual.(c) For purposes of this section, the terms "brother" and "sister" include a brother or sister by the half blood.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-1-20.2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20.2. Nepotism|36-1-20.2-9. Adoption of More Stringent or Detailed Requirements

Sec. 9. (a) This chapter establishes minimum requirements regarding employment of relatives. The legislative body of the unit shall adopt a policy that includes, at a minimum, the requirements set forth in this chapter. However, the policy may:(1) include requirements that are more stringent or detailed than any provision in this chapter; and(2) apply to individuals who are exempted or excluded from the application of this chapter.The unit may prohibit the employment of a relative that is not otherwise prohibited by this chapter.(b) The annual report filed by a unit with the state board of accounts under IC 5-11-13-1 must include a statement by the executive of the unit stating whether the unit has implemented a policy under this chapter.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-1-20.2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20.2. Nepotism|36-1-20.2-10. Employment of Relatives in Direct Line of Supervision Prohibited

Sec. 10. Individuals who are relatives may not be employed by a unit in a position that results in one (1) relative being in the direct line of supervision of the other relative.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-1-20.2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20.2. Nepotism|36-1-20.2-11. Employee Not in Violation if Relative Assumes Elected Office; Promotions

Sec. 11. (a) This section applies to an individual who:(1) is employed by a unit on the date the individual's relative begins serving a term of an elected office of the unit; and(2) is not exempt from the application of this chapter under section 2 of this chapter.(b) Unless a policy adopted under section 9 of this chapter provides otherwise, an individual may remain employed by a unit and maintain the individual's position or rank even if the individual's employment would violate section 10 of this chapter.(c) Unless a policy adopted under section 9 of this chapter provides otherwise, an individual described in subsection (b) may not:(1) be promoted to a position; or(2) be promoted to a position that is not within the merit ranks, in the case of an individual who is a member of a merit police department or merit fire department;if the new position would violate section 10 of this chapter.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-1-20.2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20.2. Nepotism|36-1-20.2-12. Employment Contract Not Abrogated

Sec. 12. This chapter does not abrogate or affect an employment contract with a unit that:(1) an individual is a party to; and(2) is in effect on the date the individual's relative begins serving a term of an elected office of the unit.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-1-20.2-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20.2. Nepotism|36-1-20.2-13. Sheriff's Employment of Spouse as Prison Matron Allowed

Sec. 13. Unless the policy adopted under section 9 of this chapter provides otherwise, a sheriff's spouse may be employed as prison matron for the county under IC 36-8-10-5 and the spouse may be in the sheriff's direct line of supervision.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-1-20.2-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20.2. Nepotism|36-1-20.2-14. Employment of Former Coroner Allowed

Sec. 14. Unless the policy adopted under section 9 of this chapter provides otherwise, an individual:(1) who served as coroner;(2) who is currently ineligible to serve as coroner under Article 6, Section 2(b) of the Constitution of the State of Indiana;(3) who, as coroner, received certification under IC 36-2-14-22.3; and(4) whose successor in the office of coroner is a relative of the individual;may be hired in the position of deputy coroner and be in the coroner's direct line of supervision.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-1-20.2-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20.2. Nepotism|36-1-20.2-15. Township Trustee; Hiring of Relative to Work in Office Located in Residence Permitted; Salary Limit

Sec. 15. If the township trustee's office is located in the township trustee's personal residence, unless the policy adopted under section 9 of this chapter provides otherwise the township trustee may hire only one (1) employee who is a relative. The employee:(1) may be hired to work only in the township trustee's office;(2) may be in the township trustee's direct line of supervision; and(3) may not receive total salary, benefits, and compensation that exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-1-20.2-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20.2. Nepotism|36-1-20.2-16. Annual Certification by Elected Officer

Sec. 16. Each elected officer of the unit shall annually certify in writing, subject to the penalties for perjury, that the officer has not violated this chapter. An officer shall submit the certification to the executive of the unit not later than December 31 of each year.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-1-20.2-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20.2. Nepotism|36-1-20.2-17. Noncompliance Reported to the Department of Local Government Finance

Sec. 17. If the state board of accounts finds that a unit has not implemented a policy under this chapter, the state board of accounts shall forward the information to the department of local government finance.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-1-20.2-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 20.2. Nepotism|36-1-20.2-18. Budget or Additional Appropriations May Not Be Approved

Sec. 18. If a unit has not implemented a policy under this chapter, the department of local government finance may not approve:(1) the unit's budget; or(2) any additional appropriations for the unit;for the ensuing calendar year until the state board of accounts certifies to the department of local government finance that the unit is in compliance with this chapter.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-1-21-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 21. Contracting With a Unit|36-1-21-1. Applicability

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to a unit.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.8.
IN Code § 36-1-21-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 21. Contracting With a Unit|36-1-21-2. "Elected Official"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "elected official" means:(1) the executive or a member of the executive body of the unit;(2) a member of the legislative body of the unit; or(3) a member of the fiscal body of the unit.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.8.
IN Code § 36-1-21-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 21. Contracting With a Unit|36-1-21-3. "Relative"

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "relative" means any of the following:(1) A spouse.(2) A parent or stepparent.(3) A child or stepchild.(4) A brother, sister, stepbrother, or stepsister.(5) A niece or nephew.(6) An aunt or uncle.(7) A daughter-in-law or son-in-law.(b) For purposes of this section, an adopted child of an individual is treated as a natural child of the individual.(c) For purposes of this section, the terms "brother" and "sister" include a brother or sister by the half blood.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.8.
IN Code § 36-1-21-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 21. Contracting With a Unit|36-1-21-4. Adoption of More Stringent or Detailed Requirements

Sec. 4. (a) This chapter establishes minimum requirements regarding contracting with a unit. The legislative body of the unit shall adopt a policy that includes, at a minimum, the requirements set forth in this chapter. However, the policy may:(1) include requirements that are more stringent or detailed than any provision in this chapter; and(2) apply to individuals who are exempted or excluded from the application of this chapter.The unit may prohibit or restrict an individual from entering into a contract with the unit that is not otherwise prohibited or restricted by this chapter.(b) The annual report filed by a unit with the state board of accounts under IC 5-11-13-1 must include a statement by the executive of the unit stating whether the unit has implemented a policy under this chapter.As added by P.L.135-2012, SEC.8.