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.
Structure Indiana Code
36-1-20.2-2. Individuals Employed on July 1, 2012
36-1-20.2-3. Precinct Election Officers and Volunteer Firefighters Not Subject to Chapter
36-1-20.2-4. "Direct Line of Supervision"
36-1-20.2-6. "Member of the Fire Department"
36-1-20.2-7. "Member of the Police Department"
36-1-20.2-9. Adoption of More Stringent or Detailed Requirements
36-1-20.2-10. Employment of Relatives in Direct Line of Supervision Prohibited
36-1-20.2-11. Employee Not in Violation if Relative Assumes Elected Office; Promotions
36-1-20.2-12. Employment Contract Not Abrogated
36-1-20.2-13. Sheriff's Employment of Spouse as Prison Matron Allowed
36-1-20.2-14. Employment of Former Coroner Allowed
36-1-20.2-16. Annual Certification by Elected Officer
36-1-20.2-17. Noncompliance Reported to the Department of Local Government Finance
36-1-20.2-18. Budget or Additional Appropriations May Not Be Approved