Indiana Code 36-5-6-7 v2. Clerk-treasurer unable to perform fiscal responsibilities
Sec. 7. (a) The clerk-treasurer shall appoint the number of deputies and employees needed for the effective operation of the office, with the approval of the town legislative body. The clerk-treasurer’s deputies and employees serve at the clerk-treasurer’s pleasure.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 36-5-6-7 v2
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
(c) If the clerk-treasurer is unable to perform the fiscal requirements of the clerk-treasurer’s position, the town shall hire or contract with a qualified certified public accountant to:
(1) provide guidance to the clerk-treasurer regarding the performance of the clerk-treasurer’s responsibilities; or
(2) perform the clerk-treasurer’s fiscal responsibilities.
The clerk-treasurer is considered to be unable to perform the fiscal requirements of the clerk-treasurer’s position if the town is declared unauditable under IC 5-11-1-9(b).
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-2-5-1 part.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.189-1988, SEC.6; P.L.58-2023, SEC.29.