Sec. 9. If the clerk or clerk-treasurer is unable to perform the fiscal requirements of the clerk’s or clerk-treasurer’s position, the city shall hire or contract with a qualified certified public accountant to:

(1) provide guidance to the clerk or clerk-treasurer regarding the performance of the clerk or clerk-treasurer’s responsibilities; or

Terms Used In Indiana Code 36-4-10-9

  • Clerk: means the clerk of the court or a person authorized to perform the clerk's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
(2) perform the clerk or clerk-treasurer’s fiscal responsibilities.

The clerk or clerk-treasurer is considered to be unable to perform the fiscal requirements of the clerk’s or clerk-treasurer’s position if the city is declared unauditable under IC 5-11-1-9(b).

As added by P.L.58-2023, SEC.27.