Sec. 7. (a) This section applies to third class cities.
(b) The clerk shall appoint the number of deputies and employees needed for the effective operation of the office, with the approval of the city legislative body. The clerk's deputies and employees serve at the clerk's pleasure.
(c) If a city owns a utility and the clerk is directly responsible for the billing and collection of that utility's rates and charges, the clerk shall appoint those employees who are also responsible for that billing and collection. These employees serve at the clerk's pleasure.
(d) Whenever the city court judge does not serve as clerk of the city court or appoint a clerk to serve as clerk of the city court under IC 33-35-3-1, the clerk shall serve as clerk of the city court.
As added by P.L.189-1988, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.33-1998, SEC.10; P.L.98-2004, SEC.161.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 4. Government of Cities and Towns Generally
Chapter 10. City Clerk and Fiscal Officer
36-4-10-1. Application of Chapter
36-4-10-2. City Clerk or City Clerk-Treasurer; Election; Fiscal Officer; Term of Office; Immunity
36-4-10-2.5. Office Space Provided
36-4-10-3. Clerk; Eligibility; Residence
36-4-10-4.5. Third Class Cities; Fiscal Officer; Duties
36-4-10-5. Second Class Cities; Fiscal Officer; Duties
36-4-10-5.5. Employment of Attorneys or Legal Research Assistants
36-4-10-7. Third Class Cities; Clerk's Deputies and Employees