Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, “compelling public interest” means any condition in which there is a question of:

(1) the proper appropriation or expenditure of public funds;

Terms Used In Indiana Code 11-8-5-0.5

  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
(2) the official conduct of public employees or any person who provides goods or services to the state for financial compensation under contract or other agreement;

(3) the suitability for receiving a public trust or benefits; or

(4) the public safety or welfare.

As added by P.L.10-2019, SEC.50.