Sec. 3.7. (a) As used in this section, "body" refers to either of the following:
(1) The county fiscal body.
(2) The county executive.
(b) As used in this section, "compensation" has the meaning set forth in section 13 of this chapter.
(c) The county fiscal body may establish a salary schedule that includes compensation for a presiding officer or secretary of a body that is greater than the compensation for other members of the body, if all of the following are satisfied:
(1) All applicable requirements in this chapter are satisfied with respect to the salary schedule that includes the additional compensation.
(2) The additional compensation is being provided because the individual holding the position of presiding officer or secretary:
(A) has additional duties; or
(B) attends additional meetings on behalf of the body;
as compared to other members of the body.
(3) The additional compensation amount applies only for time periods during which the individual serves in the capacity as presiding officer or secretary and:
(A) handles additional duties; or
(B) attends additional meetings on behalf of the body;
as compared to other members of the body.
As added by P.L.257-2019, SEC.101 and P.L.209-2019, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.156-2020, SEC.137.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 2. Government of Counties Generally
36-2-5-1. Application of Chapter
36-2-5-2. Taxation; Appropriations
36-2-5-3.7. Additional Compensation; Requirements
36-2-5-4. Statements and Recommendations on Positions and Compensation; Budget Requests
36-2-5-5. Itemized Estimate of Money Required by County Officer and Township Assessor
36-2-5-7. County Executive's Budget Estimate
36-2-5-8. Verified Certificate and Opinion of Requirements
36-2-5-9. Presentation of Budget Estimates; Public Inspection; Notice
36-2-5-10. Preparation of Ordinances Fixing Rate of Taxation and Making Appropriations by Items
36-2-5-12. Additional Appropriations
36-2-5-14. Nonapplicability of Chapter to Certain Salaries; Limitations on Appropriations