Title 36, LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "contract" means the written agreement between an entity and a contractor setting forth the obligations of the parties. As added by P.L.85-1991, SEC.3.

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a county having a consolidated city. As added by P.L.227-2005, SEC.16.

Sec. 10. (a) The county auditor shall examine and settle all accounts and demands that are: (1) chargeable against the county or city; and (2) not otherwise provided for by statute. (b) The county auditor shall issue warrants on the county or city treasury for: (1) sums of money …

Sec. 11. Whenever: (1) a judgment or an order is issued by a court in a case in which the county was a party and was served with process for the payment of a claim; (2) a certified copy of the judgment or order is filed with the auditor; and (3) the claim is allowed by the county…

Sec. 12. (a) At the semiannual settlement under IC 6-1.1-27, the auditor shall issue calls for the redemption of outstanding county warrants if there is any money available in the county treasury for redemption of those warrants. (b) A warrant included in a call under this sectio…

Sec. 13. (a) The county auditor is responsible for the issuance of warrants for payments from county and city funds. (b) The county auditor is responsible for: (1) accounting; (2) payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable; (3) revenue and tax distributions; and (4) maint…

Sec. 14. The county auditor has all the powers and duties assigned to county auditors under IC 6-1.1, except for the powers and duties related to the fixing and reviewing of budgets, tax rates, and tax levies. As added by P.L.227-2005, SEC.16.

Sec. 15. The county auditor does not have powers and duties concerning the fixing and reviewing of budgets, tax rates, and tax levies. As added by P.L.227-2005, SEC.16.

Sec. 16. The county auditor has the powers and duties set forth in IC 36-2-9-18 and IC 36-2-9-20. As added by P.L.227-2005, SEC.16.

Sec. 17. If a county auditor is held personally liable for penalties and interest assessed by the Internal Revenue Service, the county treasurer shall reimburse the county auditor in an amount equal to the penalties and interest. However, the county treasurer may not reimburse th…

Sec. 18. If the county auditor is unable to perform the fiscal requirements of the county auditor's position, the county shall hire or contract with a qualified certified public accountant to: (1) provide guidance to the county auditor regarding the performance of the county audi…

Sec. 2. (a) The county auditor must reside within the county as provided in Article 6, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. The auditor forfeits office if the auditor ceases to be a resident of the county. (b) The term of office of the county auditor under Artic…

Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this section, "training courses" refers to training courses related to the office of county auditor that are compiled or developed by the Association of Indiana Counties and approved by the state board of accounts. (b) An individual elected to the office …

Sec. 3. The county auditor shall keep an office in a building provided at the county seat by the county executive. The auditor shall keep the office open for business during regular business hours on every day of the year except: (1) Sundays; (2) legal holidays; and (3) days spec…

Sec. 4. A legal action required to be taken in the county auditor's office on a day when the auditor's office is closed under section 3 of this chapter may be taken on the next day the office is open. As added by P.L.227-2005, SEC.16.

Sec. 5. The county auditor shall furnish standard forms for use in the transaction of business under this article and for use in the performance of services for which the auditor receives a specific fee. As added by P.L.227-2005, SEC.16.

Sec. 6. The county auditor may administer the following: (1) An oath necessary in the performance of the auditor's duties. (2) The oath of office to an officer who receives the officer's certificate of appointment or election from the auditor. (3) An oath relating to the duty of …

Sec. 7. (a) The county auditor shall: (1) keep a separate account for each item of appropriation made by the legislative body of the consolidated city; and (2) in each warrant the county auditor draws on the county or city treasury, specifically indicate the item of appropriation…

Sec. 8. The county auditor shall keep an accurate account current with the county treasurer. When a receipt given by the treasurer for money paid into the county or city treasury is deposited with the county auditor, the county auditor shall: (1) file the treasurer's receipt; (2)…

Sec. 9. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) funds received from the state or the federal government for: (A) township assistance; (B) unemployment relief; or (C) old age pensions; or (2) other funds available under: (A) the federal Social Security Act; or (B) another federal …

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter: "Board" refers to a northwest Indiana stadium board created under this chapter. "Bonds" means bonds issued under section 12 or 15 of this chapter and, except as used in section 12 of this chapter or unless the context otherwise requires, lease agr…

Sec. 10. (a) If there are any outstanding bonds or notes issued under this chapter and secured in whole or in part by money deposited in the capital improvement bond fund, the treasurer of the board shall, except as otherwise provided in this section, deposit the following amount…

Sec. 11. (a) Upon the defeasance of an issue of northwest Indiana stadium board bonds, the board may use funds in its capital improvement bond fund for those defeased bonds for the purposes set forth in subsection (b) if the board: (1) has sold all or part of a capital improvemen…

Sec. 12. (a) A capital improvement may be financed in whole or in part by the issuance of bonds payable, to the extent stated in the resolution or trust agreement providing for the issuance of the bonds, solely from one (1) or more of the following sources: (1) Net income receive…

Sec. 13. (a) Revenue bonds issued under this chapter may be secured by a trust agreement by and between the board and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company in Indiana. Any resolution adopted by the board providing for the…

Sec. 14. (a) The Indiana general assembly covenants with the purchasers of any bonds or notes issued under this chapter that: (1) the excise taxes pledged to the payment of those bonds and notes will not be repealed, amended, or altered in any manner that would reduce or adversel…

Sec. 15. (a) A capital improvement may be financed in whole or in part by the issuance of general obligation bonds of the city. (b) If the board desires to finance a capital improvement in whole or in part as provided in this section, it shall have prepared a resolution to be ado…

Sec. 16. All money received from any bonds issued under this chapter shall be applied solely to the payment of the construction cost of the capital improvement or capital improvements or the cost of refunding or refinancing outstanding bonds or notes, for which the bonds are issu…

Sec. 17. Unless their rights are restricted by the appropriate bond resolution, ordinance, or trust agreement, any holder of notes or bonds issued under this chapter or a trustee under a trust agreement entered into under this chapter may, by any suitable form of legal proceeding…

Sec. 18. All: (1) property owned by the board; (2) property leased to or by the board; and (3) income and revenues received by the board; are exempt from special assessments and taxation in Indiana for all purposes. As added by P.L.44-2026, SEC.29.

Sec. 19. The board and the state, any department, agency, or commission of the state, or any department, agency, or commission of municipal or county government, may enter into agreements, contracts, or leases with each other on the terms that are agreed upon, providing for joint…

Sec. 2. (a) A northwest Indiana stadium board is hereby created. (b) The northwest Indiana stadium board may finance, construct, equip, operate, and maintain a capital improvement under this chapter. As added by P.L.44-2026, SEC.29.

Sec. 20. (a) In anticipation of funds to be received from any source, the board may borrow money and issue notes for a term not exceeding ten (10) years and at a rate or rates of interest determined by the board. The notes shall be issued in the name of the "northwest Indiana sta…

Sec. 21. A board established under this chapter may defend any current or former member of the board or its officers, employees, or agents in a claim or suit, at law or in equity, that arises from the exercise of powers or the performance of duties or services for the board or th…

Sec. 3. (a) The board is composed of the following five (5) members: (1) The director of the office of management and budget, or the director's designee, who shall serve as president of the board. (2) Two (2) members appointed by the executive of the city. (3) The public finance …

Sec. 4. (a) The board shall hold an annual organizational meeting. It shall elect one (1) of the members vice president, another secretary, and another treasurer to perform the duties of those offices. The officers serve from the date of their election until their successors are …

Sec. 5. The board may, acting under the title "northwest Indiana stadium board", do the following: (1) Acquire by grant, purchase, gift, devise, lease, condemnation, or otherwise, and hold, use, sell, lease, or dispose of, real and personal property and all property rights and in…

Sec. 6. (a) The purchase or lease of material and work on a capital improvement shall be done by the board under statutes governing these activities by counties. However, if the total cost of construction or equipping of a capital improvement or of the alteration, maintenance, or…

Sec. 7. (a) The board shall prepare a budget for each calendar year covering the projected operating expenses, projected expenditures for capital improvements or land acquisition, and estimated income to pay the operating expenses and capital expenditures, including amounts, if a…

Sec. 8. (a) The treasurer of the board is the official custodian of all funds and assets of the board and is responsible for their safeguarding and accounting. The treasurer shall give bond for the faithful performance and discharge of all duties required of the treasurer by law …

Sec. 9. (a) Unless there are bonds or notes outstanding under this chapter and secured in whole or in part by money deposited in the capital improvement bond fund, the proceeds of excise taxes received from the treasurer of the state shall be deposited in a separate and distinct …